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A family of three enjoying the best above-ground pool option
Reviews

The Best Above-Ground Pools

Ready to swim, splash, and lounge poolside? This shopping guide helps you choose the best above-ground pool for your family, yard size, and maintenance needs to make water play fun for the family.

A photo of a house where the best driveway sealer option has been used to reseal the driveway
Reviews

The Best Driveway Sealers for Asphalt and Concrete Surfaces

Protect your driveway from stains, chemicals, and the damage freeze-thaw cycles can cause with the product that best suits the surface material.

A curled up cutworm next to vegetable plant damage in a home garden.
Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Cutworms Safely—the Remedy Is Likely in Your Bathroom Right Now

This non-toxic method will help protect plants from cutworm damage without harming plants or people.

A person is pressing the leftmost button on a dual-flush toilet.
Interior

Low-Flow and Low-Flush Toilets: Less Water, More Savings

Older toilets are notorious water hogs. Swapping these out for today’s high-efficiency fixtures could save Americans 360 billion gallons of water per year. What are we waiting for?

A commercial ice maker, a bottled water pump system, and a 5-gallon water jug are sitting on a garage floor.
DIY

Garage Ice Maker, Anyone? Install a Water Line Anywhere With This Genius Hack

Without a nearby water line, we used this hack for our freestanding ice maker and it worked like a charm.

A close-up of several people reviewing architectural drawings of a home.
DIY

Everything You Need to Know About Working With an Architect to Create Your Dream Home

If you're embarking on a major project, choosing the right architect can save you time, money, and trouble.

A person grilling on a natural gas grill in a suburban backyard.
Lawn & Garden

Natural Gas vs. Propane Grill: Which Is Best for Your Home Cookouts?

If you have a natural gas supply at home, does it make more sense to use it rather than bottled propane for your grill? An expert weighs in.

Green tomatillo growing in garden.
Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Tomatillos at Home (Hint: You’ll Need at Least 2 Plants)

No, tomatillos aren’t “little tomatoes” as their name implies, but entirely different fruits with a tarter flavor and firmer texture.

A large shower door in a bright bathroom
Reviews

The Best Tub-to-Shower Conversion Kits to Update the Bathroom

Out with the old and in with the new—replace an old, dingy bathtub with a modern shower using one of the best shower kits.

A group of the best paver sealers on top of pavers in a driveway before testing.
Reviews

The Best Paver Sealers for Protecting Your Patio, Tested

Paver sealers penetrate to protect masonry from damage, staining, and erosion. We tested the top sealers—find out how they fared.

A group of the best pool alarms on a pool deck before testing.
Reviews

The Best Pool Alarms for Safety and Peace of Mind, Tested

Strengthen your pool safety system and keep kids and pets out of harm’s way with a reliable pool alarm.

A GE dishwasher installed among white kitchen cabinets
Reviews

The Best GE Dishwashers for Cleaning Up in the Kitchen

Dependable and durable, the best GE dishwashers are cleaning workhorses made for busy kitchens.

The Best Place to Buy Outdoor Plants Online Options
Lawn & Garden

The 19 Best Places to Buy Outdoor Plants Online

Replacing the mail-order catalogs of days gone by, the best places to buy outdoor plants online offer convenient plant selection along with educational tips and advice for optimal gardening success.

The Best Grill Deals of 2024: Traeger, Weber, and More
Reviews

The Best Grill Deals of 2024: Traeger, Weber, and More

Save on gas, charcoal, and pellet grills with these amazing sales going on right now.

Someone using a table saw in a workshop
Reviews

The Best Hybrid Table Saws for Woodworking

Combining the affordability of a contractor table saw with the build of a cabinet table saw, hybrid table saws offer the best of both worlds.

A hose splitter with four hose attached to it outside in the garden
Reviews

The Best Garden Hose Splitters for Your Gardening Needs

For some gardeners, one hose simply is not enough. A handy garden hose splitter can turn that lone spigot into a source of water for multiple hoses.

Materials needed for cleaning and sealing grout.
DIY

How to Seal Grout in Bathrooms and Kitchens

What kind of grout sealer is right for your project, and what's the best way to apply it? Here's how to turn your bathroom or kitchen tile from dingy to sparkling in an afternoon.

Woman mixes baking soda and peroxide in homemade grout cleaner recipe.
DIY

How to Make Homemade Grout Cleaner

Nothing ruins the impact of an otherwise clean bathroom or kitchen quite like dirt between the tiles. This recipe for homemade grout cleaner will have your floors sparkling in no time.

Someone relaxing in a hammock outside among the trees
Reviews

The Best Hammock Stands for Patio and Backyard Relaxation

Enjoy superior stability as you laze the days away with the hammock stand that suits your size, budget, and swaying style.

Many types of drywall anchors laid out against a brown background.
Interior

7 Types of Drywall Anchors Every Homeowner Should Know

Drywall anchors are used to hold everything from lightweight pictures to heavy cabinets, but which one is right for which job?