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Eight of the Best Garage Fans in an insulated garage
Reviews

The Best Garage Fans for Beating the Heat, Tested

Summer heat can make your workshop an unpleasant place. Stay comfortable working all day long with one of these cooling garage fans.

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Reviews

Ace Hardware Turns 100 This Year—and Carries 6 Brands You Didn’t Know Were Just As Old

Get on down to your local Ace Hardware as they celebrate "100 years of helpful" with deals in dozens of categories.

Woman sitting on floor painting a wall white.
DIY

Paint Your Rental Without Regret, Courtesy of Benjamin Moore

Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to get a free can of paint.

A woman sits on a couch below an AC unit.
Cooling

Why Is My AC Unit Buzzing Every Few Minutes?

If your air conditioning unit is buzzing every few minutes, it’s not just annoying—it could also mean big problems for the unit. It’s a good idea to have a professional diagnose the problem before it becomes a more costly conundrum.

Lowe's Grill Deals, Patio Deals, and More in August
Reviews

Lowe’s Summer Closeout Includes the Store’s Best Deals on Grills and Patio Furniture

Act now to get the season’s best discounts on must-have patio sets and grills, all up to 60 percent off.

Woman uses a spray bottle and sponge to clean painted walls.
DIY

How to Clean Painted Walls

Remove dust, dirt, and fingerprints from your home's interior walls without damaging the paint.

A poolside cabana in a home's backyard with a red patio couch and wooden architecture.
Deck, Patio & Porch

What Is a Cabana, Anyway?

From humble necessity to modern-day amenity, learn whether a cabana is right for your outdoor space.

Generator is used next to camping car.
Energy & Power

What Is an Inverter Generator? These Are the Facts

Inverter generators offer new levels of convenience and economy but is it all good news? We separate the facts from some common misconceptions.

A white-and-black sits in a custom catio built into the window of a modern home or apartment building.
Building & Installing

10 Catio Plans That Are Purrfect for Indoor Cats

Give your cat a taste of the outdoors with one of these ten catio plans—all of which cost $10 or less.

PVC pipe and the materials needed to prepare and paint the piping.
DIY

How to Paint PVC Pipe

PVC piping can be used for all sorts of DIY projects, but who says you have to keep the pipes white? When you learn how to paint PVC pipe, your design options multiply.

how to pressure wash a deck
DIY

How to Pressure Wash a Deck for Annual Maintenance

Renew the appearance of your deck with the power of a pressure washer and the right cleaner.

A hand holding a cloth to wipe a wooden countertop
Interior

Countertop Care 101

When general clean-up fails to keep your countertop shipshape, consider these material-specific solutions.

A home generator outside being repaired by someone
Exterior

All You Need to Know About Emergency Generators

Prepare for unexpected electrical outages with an emergency gas-powered backup generator.

Woman holding a power tool remodeling a bathroom
Real Estate

Live In or Move Out: The Remodeling Dilemma

You’re about to sign the contract for a major home renovation. When the construction crew arrives, is it time to go? Experts and homeowners weigh the pros and cons of staying put or moving out.

People signing a contract on a table next to two small wooden house models
DIY

Contracting the Contractors

Follow this advice to learn what's integral when producing a conclusive contract.

A home theater with a large L-shaped sofa and red recliners
Interior

Planning Guide: Home Theater

Design a blockbuster theater room for convenient, casual, cinema-style entertainment at home.

Someone wearing rubber gloves holding cleaning spray bottles and cloths
Interior

The Essential Guide to Spring Home Improvement

Whatever household features you need to refresh, repair, or replace this season, one company can help you get the job done efficiently and affordably!

A terracotta pot placed over candles to use as a heater
DIY

Genius! Cozy Up Without a Space Heater

Stow away that energy-wasting space heater! Instead, warm drafty rooms with this earthenware contraption for the bargain price of four cents an hour.

Two men installing floor insulation for soundproofing
Interior

Soundproof Your Floors

Person using remote for one of the Best Energy Efficient Air Conditioners
Reviews

The Best Energy-Efficient Air Conditioners

Keep your home cool and comfortable—and avoid the shock of a high utility bill.