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Hand tools are the foundation of every DIYer’s tool kit, offering precision and control that powered options can’t always match. Find out what’s new and improved!

See the new tools that will help hone your craft and boost your productivity, all without breaking the bank.

For most American households, power outages are a major ordeal. For those with whole-house generators, they only last a moment.

More of your real questions, answered by an HVAC technician with over 10 years of experience.

Fast-growing English ivy can easily take over your lawn and landscape. Learn how to kill the invasive plant by combining physical removal and topical treatment.

Learn how you can achieve the look at home.

Planting a tree is only the first step: Many saplings need to be staked in order to grow big and strong.

Flat-screen TVs are expensive and cumbersome, but installing one is a fairly easy DIY. Grab a buddy, get to work, and have your TV hanging up in about an hour.

K-style or half-round? Vinyl or aluminum? Rain gutters come in many materials and styles. Learn which ones would best suit your home.

With a video doorbell, you can monitor visitors, delivery people, and others who approach your home so you’ll never have to open the door to strangers again. 

Overcome the guilt and anxiety of “not doing enough” to help the planet with these small but important steps toward sustainability.

Keep your floors clean with an upright, stick, robotic, or handheld Shark vacuum.

Keeping the lights on low with the use of a dimmer switch can create a relaxed atmosphere without leaving everyone in the dark.

Stay toasty—and save money—with the unique benefits of infrared heating technology for your setting, style, and budget.

Everyone’s favorite hardware store is rolling out unbeatable deals including free tools from Craftsman. Shop early for the best bargains.

Use these overwintering strategies to save cold-tender landscape plants so they can flourish again next year.

Home improvement spending has been slow since the pandemic, but it’s about to make a comeback.

Temperature sensors, igniters, and other oven parts might be to blame for an oven that does not heat properly. Here's how to troubleshoot the issue and save the cost of a service call.

No? Then you’re bucking the latest bathroom trend, experts say.

Keeping food in a refrigerator or freezer that isn't cold enough can be dangerous. Prevent foodborne illness in your household by setting the appliances to the proper temperatures.