Katie Barton

Check for mold in the air and on the surfaces in your home with the best mold test kit. See how top picks performed in our tests.

The best wood stove fans help move air for even heat distribution. We put various wood stove fans to the test and review our favorites here.

We tested 15 dehumidifiers over several weeks in real basements and living spaces to find the best options for every room and budget.

We tested 13 outdoor fans—including misting, pedestal, and ceiling models—for airflow, noise, and weather resistance. These are our top picks.

A high-quality high-pressure shower head can help you relax and get squeaky clean. See how top picks performed during hands-on testing.

The best drip irrigation systems help you save water and grow healthier plants. See how several popular models did during 2 months of tests.

Acrylic is best for those who need lighter-weight, cheaper materials, but can scratch more easily. Porcelain is timeless, but heavier and requires installation.

Newer Trex decking can be pressure washed, but it should be kept under 3100 psi using a fan attachment. Otherwise, soap, water, and a brush are best.

We tested some of the best upholstery steam cleaners to find out which could freshen furniture, clean floors, and lift stubborn stains.

We associate sheds with wood, but it's not the best material to use when building one. Resin, composite, or metal ones are more durable and easier to maintain.

A ductless mini-split can efficiently cool and heat a garage with minimal structural changes, making it a practical year-round climate control solution.

Ants can damage your home and contaminate food with disease-causing organisms. See how a group of the best ant killers did in our tests.

A string mop is useful in a lot of cases, but it's got some serious drawbacks when it comes to cleaning vinyl flooring. Water can seep through and wreck havoc.

Protect your home from wood-boring pests with the best carpenter bee traps. We tested top picks to find the most effective options.

Cut the top from a soda bottle and use a hot knife to punch holes in the resulting funnel. Place your new drain basket into your sink and you're done!

Permethrin can be sprayed directly on clothes and shoes to force ticks to fall off once fully dried. Permethrin-treated clothing is also available for purchase.

The WonderWash portable hand-crank washing machine from Amazon is a manual, space-saving alternative to a regular washing machine.

One battery charge lasts anywhere from 30 to 90 minutes on an electric lawn mower, but wet grass, mowing uphill, or cutting at a low height can drain it faster.

Mulching blades recycle finely chopped grass and leaves back into your lawn, while standard blades excel at bagging and side discharge mowing.

Don't toss that plastic coffee tub. Learn how to drill and assemble a durable, weather-resistant bird feeder that keeps seed dry and fresh.