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Best Water Softeners (2024 Guide)
Water softeners are filtration systems that remove hard minerals from your water. In this review, I evaluate the best water softeners available.
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
One bad apple can literally spark a fruit fly infestation in your kitchen. Check out our guide on how to get rid of fruit flies quickly and confidently.
5 Best Socket Organizers (2024 Guide)
Instead of throwing your sockets into drawers, use an organizer to keep them in one convenient location. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best socket organizers on Amazon.
5 Best Wall Ovens (2024 Guide)
Installing a wall oven is a cost-effective way to save kitchen space and curate a distinct design. We rounded up the top five wall ovens available.
6 Best Socket Sets (2024 Guide)
A socket set gives you a wide variety of tools to choose from when you’re working on home improvement projects. If you’re a DIYer who fastens a lot of nuts and bolts for home improvement projects, read our guide to the best socket sets.
5 Best Sprinklers (2024 Guide)
If you’re looking to keep your grass hydrated and healthy during the dry season, read our review to learn about today's best sprinklers.
6 Best Leaf Blowers (2024 Guide)
Even if you don’t live in an area where fallen leaves are common, a blower can help you keep your yard free of other debris. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the best leaf blowers to help you find the model best suited for your home.
6 Best Stud Finders (2024 Guide)
The ideal stud finder includes precise detection, quick calibration, and an alert system. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the best stud finders on the market to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home.
How to Build a DIY Cedar Potting Bench
This Old House DIY expert and House One editor, Jenn Largesse, shows how to build a potting station made from naturally weather-resistant wood.
Major Appliance Buying Guide: Features, Types, and FAQ (2024)
Whether you’re buying a new washer, dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, or other major appliance, you’re making an investment in your home. This guide will highlight the most important factors to consider when buying an appliance.
The Best Sales Available on President’s Day
President’s Day is a great time to shop, as many brands put products on sale for the holiday. We examined the top Preisdent’s Day sales to help you find the best deals.
Our 7 Best Multimeter Picks (2024)
Multimeters measure the voltage, resistance, and current of a wiring circuit. In this review, we look at the best multimeters on the market to help you find the one that’s right for you.
A Step by Step Guide to Building a Do-It-Yourself Clothing Rack
General contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to build a simple clothes rack that can easily be disassembled or reassembled.
How to Troubleshoot a Dimmer Switch
Master electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner fix flickering lights controlled by a dimmer switch. Heath shows us the most common issues that homeowners can run into with their dimmer switches.
Understanding Bathroom Ventilation Technology
Home technology expert Ross Trethewey teaches host Kevin O’Connor what he needs to know about the latest bathroom ventilation technology.
Jenn’s Dog Loves Coming to Work
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada tells us about her favorite co-worker, a Bernese Mountain Dog named Moby, and why she loves bringing him to work.
Insider Q&A with Electrician Heath Eastman and Moderator Chris Ermides (Feb. 16, 2023 at 4 PM ET)
In order to view these Q&As, you must have access to YouTube or belong to our private Facebook group just for Insiders. You will need to provide your member ID or account email in order to be accepted into the Facebook group.
S44 E14: Bed Race
Renovation on the 1902 house is done, and the homeowners are ready to move in, but first, the crew and homeowners participate in the town’s annual bed race. After, they meet at the house for a tour.
S21 E14: Dimmer Switch Troubleshooting, Clothes Rack
Jenn shares why she loves bringing her dog to work; Heath helps a homeowner troubleshoot a strobing dimmer switch; Ross explains the benefits of smart bath ventilation; Tom builds a DIY clothes rack.
The 5 Best Coffee Tables (2024 Guide)
Nearly every living room has a coffee table. In this guide, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best coffee tables on Amazon to help you find the one that’s right for you.
5 Best Gate Openers (2024 Guide)
Automatic gate openers provide security and convenience by sliding or swinging your gate open for you. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best gate openers on Amazon.
Best Miter Saws (2024 Guide)
The best miter saws in 2024 are the Bosch Sliding Miter Saw, Metabo Miter Saw, Delta Compound Miter Saw, and the CRAFTSMAN Sliding Miter Saw.
5 Best Pole Saws (2024 Guide)
Pole saws make pruning trees, bushes, and other plants simple and accessible. Find the best pole saw for your yard with the help of our top recommendations.
5 Best Angle Finders (2024 Review)
Angle finders allow users to make accurate angled cuts. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best angle finders on Amazon to help you find the one that’s right for you.
The 6 Best Workout Mirrors
No home gym? No problem! Workout mirrors offer a new and innovative way to take workout classes from home, no home gym required.