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Gallery wall arranged with home editor-approved picture-hanging hacks
DIY

7 Picture-Hanging Hacks Home Editors Swear By

Whether you’re mounting a single framed print or a full gallery wall, use these tips for hanging pictures to make the process stress-free and precise.

A woman is carrying boxes with personal belongings in a cluttered living room.
DIY

50 Ways to Repurpose Your Clutter

Declutter your home without adding more trash to landfills with these creative upcycling ideas.

A young woman wearing autumn / winter clothes, inside a wooden dome with a geometric design in a forest.
Architecture

Containers, Earthships, and Domes, Oh My! 10 Cool and Quirky House Alternatives

These alternative homes provide innovative solutions for those would-be homeowners looking beyond the traditional house.

A group of the best torque wrenches on a workbench before testing.
Reviews

The Best Torque Wrenches for Precision Tightening, Tested

Tighten up those nuts and bolts with one of the torque wrenches that took top honors in our hands-on tests.

The Traeger Tailgater Portable Wood Pellet Grill set up on a patio for testing.
Reviews

The Best Traeger Grills for Smoking and Grilling, Tested

Outfit your next cookout with a premium grill or smoker from Traeger, and find out how their popular models fared in our hands-on tests.

DIY sawhorses set up and folded with a graphic overlay that says downloadable project plans.
DIY

You Can’t Buy These Versatile Sawhorses—But You Can Make a Set for Less Than $100

Every DIYer needs a pair of solid sawhorses. Learn what makes this design unique and how to build it step by step.

Seven of the Best Hose-End Sprayers for lawn, garden, and outdoor cleaning
Reviews

The Best Hose-End Sprayers, Tested and Reviewed

Master your landscaping routine with one of these premium hose-end sprayers, all of which excelled in our hands-on testing.

A dog napping in a backyard on a summer day.
Interior

What Are the Dog Days of Summer, Anyway?

Discover the origin and meaning of the dog days of summer, and learn how to stay cool and safe during this scorching period.

The Best American-Made Furniture Brand Options
Reviews

The Best American-Made Furniture Brands

Find stylish new furniture for your home while also supporting companies that make their products here in America.

Inground Pool Cost
Exterior

Inground Pool Cost Guide: What to Know, and How Much to Expect You’ll Pay

An inground pool can provide homeowners with hours of outdoor summer. The average inground pool cost ranges from $39,000 to $80,351, with a national average of $57,938.

A water leak in a basement wall.
Interior

Waterproofing Basement Walls: The Dos and Don’ts

Troubleshoot the causes and find the solutions to wet basement walls – and the sooner, the better, to maintain the integrity of your home.

Asbestos Floor Tile 101: How to Know If You're Living with Hazardous Building Material (and What to Do About It)
Interior

All You Need to Know About Asbestos Floor Tiles

Find out if your flooring contains this banned material—and if so how to deal, whether you aim to remove it, cover it up, or leave it alone.

A worker installs a mini split outside.
Interior

Thinking About Installing a Mini-Split? Here’s How Much It Will Cost

In homes where central air isn’t an option, homeowners may consider installing a mini-split. On average, mini-split installation costs $3,000, with a typical range between $2,000 and $14,500.

What to Do if Amazon Package Is Stolen
Exterior

Here’s What to Do if Your Amazon Package Is Stolen

Although package theft is becoming more prevalent, many customers don't know what to do if their Amazon package is stolen.

Bites But No Signs of Bugs
Interior

Solved! I Have Bites—But No Signs of Bugs in My Home. What’s Happening?

Red, itchy bumps are incredibly uncomfortable and unsightly to deal with. If you have bites but no signs of bugs in your home, you’ll need to determine whether an insect—or any number of medical conditions—is the cause.

Tiny Red Bugs
Interior

Solved! What Are These Tiny Red Bugs In My Home?

Spotting tiny red bugs can be frightening at first, but homeowners can keep them out for good with the right preventative measures. Here’s more information on those tiny red bugs in the home.

Central AC Not Blowing Cold Air
Interior

Why Is My Central AC Not Blowing Cold Air?

The summer heat can make being inside a hot house a miserable experience. Homeowners with a central AC not blowing cold air will want to have a pro on speed dial after trying a few troubleshooting ideas.

Three workers install a new generator outside a home.
Exterior

How Much Does a Whole-House Generator Cost, and Should You Get One?

A generator can keep a home up and running during a power outage. A typical whole-house generator costs between $1,524 and $8,658, with the average consumer spending about $5,090.

Possum vs. Opossum
Lawn & Garden

What’s the Difference? Possum vs. Opossum

What's the difference between a possum and an opossum? While they have similar names, possums and opossums are distinct animals. Here are seven key differences between these marsupials.

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Reviews

Our Favorite Finds From 4th of July Sales: Up to $300 Off Tools, Mowers, Grills, and Patio Gear

These 4th of July sales are too hot to pass up but hurry, they won't last long.