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The 5 Best Brooms for Any Mess That Life Throws Your Way

Whether you're cleaning inside or out, chasing pet hair or dust mites or facing spilled flour, these best brooms provide an effortless clean sweep.

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8 Best Car Vinyl Cleaners

Want to keep your car's interior looking great? Using the right car vinyl cleaner is a great first step. Find...


How to Make Your Bathroom Shine With a Drill Brush Attachment

Save time and use less elbow grease by cleaning your bathroom with a power drill brush attachment.


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Best Bug and Tar Remover for Cars

We all know that familiar splat of a bug hitting your windshield at 70 miles per hour. The next time...


We Tried This Ryobi Pressure Washer and Our Patio Has Never Looked So Clean

This all-new Ryobi Electric Pressure Washer will spray away dirt and grime from almost any outdoor surface, and leave your...

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No Job Is too Tough for Family Handyman Approved Grime Hand Soap

A fiercely degreasing hand soap that's still gentle on your skin?  Give this Family Handyman Approved Grime Hand Soap a...


We Tried This Innovative Brush That Makes Cleaning Vinyl Siding a Breeze

Looking for an eco-friendly way to clean your vinyl siding? Give the American-made Siding Brush a try.

A Family Handyman Approved Father’s Day Gift Guide

Struggling to find the right Father's Day gift for your dad? Check out these Family Handyman Approved products any DIY...


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Family Handyman Approved: Armor All Wash & Wax

If you're looking to polish up your car quickly and easily, give the Family Handyman Approved Armor All Ultra-Shine...


We Tried Dry Shine’s Ultimate Shine to Gloss Up a Filthy Truck

We tried this ultra-glossy, anti-static and UV-protectant automotive cleaner on everything we could find on my filthy pickup.


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These Stylish and Tough Stoggles Safety Glasses Are Family Handyman Approved

Whether you work in the trades or you're a DIY enthusiast, safety glasses are an essential tool. Recently I picked...

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The Best Portable Air Compressors of 2023

Our favorite air compressors for whatever your pneumatic needs may be.


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This Car-Cleaning Putty Is All Over TikTok

This fun-looking car-cleaning putty even gets weird, crusty stuff out of your air conditioner vents.


How to Clean Corroded Battery Terminals

Car battery maintenance is an important part of keeping your vehicle running smoothly. Here's everything you need to know.


5 Best Car Steam Cleaners of 2022

Keep your car looking and smelling like new with one of these top-rated car steam cleaners.


8 Best Pressure Washer Attachments

Want to enhance your pressure washer game? These eight pressure washer attachments turn a great tool into a can't-live-without-it workhorse.

The Top 12 Household Cleaning Tips For The Really Tough Stuff

Even the most stubborn stains and hard-to-reach spots are no match for these secret cleaning solutions.


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What to Do Within the First Year After Moving Into Your New Home

When you move into your new home, there are a number of cleaning tasks, basic projects and upgrades to consider....


How to Paint Concrete Floors

Transform your concrete basement or garage floor with a fresh coat of paint.


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14 Incredible Steel Wool Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

Steel wool pads can be used for a lot of things around the home. Check out some of our favorite...


10 Most Common Uses for a Pressure Washer

Got a pressure washer collecting dust in your garage that you're just not sure what to use for? Here are...


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Raising Prices During a State of Emergency: What’s Legal and What’s Not?

Concerned about price gouging during a pandemic? Find out about the definition, dangers and laws — or lack thereof.


7 Best Car Stain Removers of 2022

The best car stain remover banishes grease, spilled coffee, pet accidents and just about any other upholstery mess in between.


8 Kirkland Items You Probably Shouldn’t Be Buying at Costco

You'll probably find better deals on paper products elsewhere.


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Nitrile vs. Latex Gloves: What’s the Difference?

Nitrile and latex are two of the most common types of general-use disposable gloves. Choose the best material for protecting...

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Use a Sneaker to Clean Sandpaper

You can clean sandpaper on your power sander quickly, getting it back to nearly new condition, with a simple old...