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7 Best Garage Air Conditioners of 2023

Discover the best garage air conditioning solutions to fit your needs, including portable, window-mount, mini-split and swamp cooler systems.

The 10 Best Garage Fan Picks to Keep You Cool During Hot Months

When temps rise from steamy to sweltering, staying cool is essential. Add one of these best garage fan options to...


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A Guide to Choosing the Best Whole House Fan for Your Home

A whole house fan can help keep you cool and save on energy costs.


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Homeowner’s Guide to Sump Pump Battery Backups

A sump pump installation should include a backup system for breakdowns and power outages. Learn the pros and cons of...


This Highly Rated At-Home Sauna Is 50% Off

Turn any bathroom or porch into a spa with the easy-to-install Almost Heaven sauna—it's on sale!

5 Best Shower Filters to Remove Chlorine and Chemicals

Shower filters can improve your skin, hair and nails by upgrading your home’s water quality. Go ahead, get...


This Monitor Light Bar Offers Task Lighting for Late-Night Computer Work

A monitor light bar offers task lighting for late-night computer work, and it will completely transform your productivity...

I Tried This Viral Shower Head Filter, and It Made My Hair Bouncier

A shower filter could improve your skin and hair texture immediately. Let's put this affordable (and popular) option...


The 5 Best Basement Air Purifiers to Remove Dust, Allergens and Odors

You and your family can breathe easier with a basement air purifier to clean and filter the stuffiest and mustiest...


The 8 Best Basement Dehumidifiers That Keep Mold and Mildew at Bay

Prevent moisture damage and keep mildew growth under control with the best basement dehumidifiers.


How to Build Faux Basement Windows That Provide Real Light

This project uses a slim LED light panel mounted in a simple frame to give you light and the illusion...

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8 Ways To Add More Natural Light In Your Basement

Does your gloomy basement have you feeling down in the dumps? Here are some ways to cheer things up with...


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12 Home Office Lighting Ideas

Create a work environment that's beautiful and functional, too, with inspiration taken from these lighting ideas.


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A Guide To Pipe Fittings and How To Use Them

If you're doing a plumbing installation or repair, you'll need to buy pipe and pipe fittings. Here's some help figuring...


3 Types of Kitchen Track Lighting

Tired of cooking in the dark? Kitchen track lighting provides multiple light sources, without the hassle of installing multiple fixtures.


14 Over Kitchen Sink Lights That Are Functional and Stylish

From pendants to flush mounts, modern to classic, the right over kitchen sink light adds style and brightens up your...

The Headlamp I Never Knew I Needed

This top-notch Fenix HM65r headlamp showed me the light when I thought my old headlamp was fine.


The Levoit 400S Air Purifier Will Make Your Home More Comfortable

You spend a lot of time keeping your house clean, so you should consider the air quality, too. The Levoit...


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What’s a Bladeless Ceiling Fan and Does It Really Work?

Ever hear of a bladeless ceiling fan?  Neither had I.  So we tried one out, and I have to say...


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Brighten Up Any Project with the Family Handyman Approved Nebo Omni 2k Work Light

Looking for an addition to your toolbox that shines? Try the compact, bright and long-lasting Nebo Omni 2k work light.


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Tips for Choosing the Best Bedroom Lighting

Make your bedroom a sanctuary — one that has functional, useful and decorative lighting — with these nine expert tips.


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9 Best Kitchen Light Fixtures

Make your kitchen warm, inviting and tailored to the tasks at hand with these best-of kitchen light fixtures.


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The Best Bedroom Ceiling Lights

The bedroom of your dreams awaits. Set the mood with just the right light.


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Bathroom Light Fixtures Buying Guide

Bathroom lighting merits as much attention as in any other room. For safety, utility and relaxation, choose bathroom light fixtures...


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What Is a Sump Pump?

Standing water in your home can lead to structural problems and health hazards. One solution is a sump pump.

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How To Replace the Heating Element in an Electric Oven

Electric oven heating element replacement is a surprisingly simply DIY fix. Here's everything you need to know.


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10 Kitchen Lighting Design Ideas

Add brightness and style to your kitchen with these lighting ideas from Instagram.


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Buyer’s Guide to LED Lights For the Bedroom

The right LED lighting in the bedroom can create an inviting atmosphere that promotes calm, relaxation and, of course, sleep.


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10 Bedroom Lighting Ideas to Give Your Space a Fresh Look

Bedroom lighting is often overlooked. These lighting ideas provide the visibility you need from dawn to dusk.


The 6 Best Garage Heaters to Turn the Cold Space Into an Extension of Your Home

Whether you use your garage for storage, vehicle parking or a DIY workshop, the best garage heater can make all...


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How Much Does It Cost to Heat a Garage?

Garage heaters can turn your garage into a functional, usable space even in the dead of winter. But is the...