Common spring cleaning tasks such as washing windows, changing bedding and organizing closets are important. Here are 9 overlooked spots where dirt, germs and bacteria hide.
From lawnmowers and trimmers to weed-maintenance tools and leaf-blowers, here’s a rundown of the best lawn-care equipment on the market.
People often use the wrong criteria when choosing pots and pans. Here are much better choices.
The new generation of do-it-yourself (DIY) home security systems now provide many of the features of professionally installed ones at much lower prices. Here are the best.
Depending on how much you want to spend and what your cleaning needs are, here are the best vacuums to buy now.
Sorting out “stuff” left behind by a deceased parent can be a massive task. If the heirs aren't careful, valuable or meaningful items can be accidentally discarded or sold for pennies.
A few upgrades—heater, temporary walls, the right furniture and more—could transform your deck or patio into a warm, welcoming place to relax in the cold of winter.
Don’t fall for suggestions that an “exhaust-only dehumidifier” is what you need.
When it comes to mowing, watering and fertilizing, skipping some steps often helps the lawn—and you.
These tools tackle fix-it challenges including working in tight spaces, unclogging drains, seeing in dark spaces and interpreting car warning lights.
Home sharing can be a great way to live in a beautiful home, pay less and create an instant community.
Here’s how consumers can identify the appliances that are likely to last as long as possible.
Here are effective remedies for common pests and diseases that hurt trees and bushes—without chemicals that could hurt people, pets or backyard animals.
Chlorine tablets typically are used to inhibit microorganisms in swimming pools. But chlorine stings swimmers’ eyes, dries out hair and…
Even established rosebushes can suffer through winter, so here’s how to protect them.
