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Mice and rats love to gnaw, and your house is a buffet of wood, drywall, plastic and electrical wires. Which...

Solar battery technology has advanced in leaps and bounds in recent years. Here's what makes a battery a solar battery.

Looking for a better way to clean glass? This TikTok hack offers a solution, so we tried it out.

Learn some of the ins and outs of a kitchen renovation before you tackle the project yourself.

Can you remove car upholstery stains with a glass cleaner from the dollar store? We tested this TikTok hack to...

Four-leaf clovers are good luck charms. Clover mites, not so much. Here's the lowdown on these teeny-tiny nuisance pests and...

Water storage tanks are the backbone of a well pump system. They can be metal or plastic, pressurized or not,...

From heat pumps to induction stoves, here are the appliances you can install to switch away from gas — and...

Hurricane hacks promise miracles, but which ones really work? We sifted through the most popular so you can focus on...

Are crushed seashells the answer for improving your garden soil? Under the right conditions, they might be just what...

Bright, slimy salamanders are beneficial and harmless. But, you don't want a salamander invasion in your basement. Keep them outside...

How do you outsmart a rat? From catch-and-release to old-school "snappers," these are the best rat traps.

Electric composters are a recent innovation with a promising future. Now you can compost at home in small spaces with...

A newly-listed Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in California lets anyone with the means own a gorgeous piece of architectural history.

No one likes fruit flies. But inevitably, they appear after you bring fruit and veggies into your kitchen. Now let's...

A good way to distinguish voles vs. moles? Moles eat "meat," like grubs, earthworms and insects. Voles are vegetarians. And...

Most of our plastic isn't getting recycled. Here are some easy ways we can help fix that.

This modern cabinet hardware completes the look of your room, whether you're going for modern farmhouse, mid century or minimalist.

I've used these bathroom shower shelves for over a year and I'm obsessed. They're easy to install, and most importantly,...

The cleaning niche of TikTok, dubbed "CleanTok," is filled with tips, tricks and hacks. But which ones are good ideas...

A houseplant mainstay for decades, there's nothing to dislike about a hardy and graceful pothos plant. Here's how to grow...

This often-asked question doesn't have a simple answer, but our explanation of the factors that determine solar panel cost can...

See how this Family Handyman Approved laser measurer measured up.

Are you somehow set up for success if you clean on, say, Sunday? And destined for messiness if Monday's your...

More and more washing machines and dryers can be stacked, but there are some factors to consider before putting one...

The height of your television can affect everything from muscle strain to picture quality. Here's the best way to figure...

We love ladybugs for a good reason. They eat those nasty aphids that are sucking the life out of our...

Sleep soundly at night knowing your home is safe from intruders with these apartment door security products.

These lights are the perfect blend of style and function.