“Fire season” is a term you may have heard before, but what exactly does it mean, and how do you prepare for it? We spoke to two experts in the field, Megan Fitzgerald-McGowan, a wildfire program specialist at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and Amy Masi, a public affairs officer with the U.S. Forest Service, to find out what fire season is, when it happens, and what you can do to protect yourself.

The Tesla Cybertruck isn’t the first vehicle to feature all stainless steel body panels. That distinction belongs to the DeLorean, manufactured in Belfast between 1981 and 1983 and featured in the “Back to the Future” movie trilogy. My adopted nephew, who works at the Tesla production facility in Fremont, California, provided this fun fact when I consulted him about reports that the stainless steel body can rust.

It may seem early, but we’re already seeing brands release their 2025 colors of the year. It’s a great time to see what colors are trending and which one might be a good fit for your upcoming paint projects. Interior design, in general, has been leaning towards moody interiors full of character and antique-inspired pieces, and the current colors reflect that movement. Dark hues that make a big statement dominate the list, with rich browns, earthy reds, and dramatic blues and purples.

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Paint sprayers are a game-changer for homeowners looking to tackle painting projects with ease and efficiency. Unlike traditional brushes and rollers, paint sprayers offer a smooth, even coat. Sprayers cover surfaces much faster, making them ideal for large areas like walls, decks and fences. For anyone who’s spent hours struggling with streaky brush marks or roller lines, the difference a paint sprayer can make is nothing short of transformative.

My ideal kitchen is open and airy, with ample room in and around it for people to hang out and share stories while I cook up a feast. I’ve found that I don’t actually need a huge kitchen to make this possible; rather, I just need to use the space I do have more efficiently. An island is often a great solution, so long as the kitchen island dimensions are proportionate to the space.

As a handyman and property manager, I’ve fielded calls from all kinds of panicked tenants and homeowners, wondering how they can unclog a backed-up toilet. There’s no question the best first step should be using a toilet plunger or toilet auger. But sometimes you don’t have the right tool on hand. If you need to break up a toilet clog and there’s no plunger or auger available, there are other options you can try.

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. The ride, handling and safety of your vehicle depend greatly upon the tires it rides on. Poor-quality tires may prevent you from maneuvering your vehicle out of trouble or braking in time to avoid an accident, and a tire failure at the wrong moment can cause an accident on its own. This is why it’s important to properly inflate, maintain and rotate the tires you have.

Quartz has become a popular choice for countertops in recent years because of its high-end look and durability. Quartz is an engineered stone made from a mix of real quartz and rock-solid binders. As seen here on this kitchen island from @ennscabinetry, quartz provides the look of marble without the cost or maintenance.

Decorate your countertops with warm tones and earthy textures to counteract the sterile feel of a kitchen, like in this example from @my_neutralhome_style. Stone cookware, wood utensils, and potted plants adorn the countertops for a lived-in cottage look. Bonus points for that unique countertop bench, which elevate items to create more space.

If you own a home with a well, you know that trouble can hit at the worst possible time, and off-hours repairs can cost a small fortune. The most common symptoms of well trouble are no water at all, pulsing water pressure and a well pump that runs constantly. If you experience any of these, there's a good chance you can solve the problem yourself.

Homeowners are getting squeezed financially from every angle in 2024. From rising maintenance costs, higher borrowing costs and rapidly rising homeowners insurance rates, there’s nothing about homeownership that doesn’t cost more today than it did a few years ago. I’ve watched my own homeowners insurance rates go from $850 to $1800 per year within the last five years. And this is a mild increase compared to some areas of the country.

The housing market in the United States has certainly gone through some ups and downs over the last few years, but there have been some locations across the country where the business of building and selling homes has been booming. Realtor.com recently put out a list of their ten most desirable zip codes in the U.S. based on demand and the pace of the market. Here, we’ll take a look at these ten zips and break down what makes them so appealing to home buyers.

Last spring, I fell in love with the BruMate MagPack soft cooler, which is super compact, portable and, frankly, great for transporting milk for a baby who was just a few months old at the time. My affinity for that cooler compelled me to test more soft coolers over the subsequent months. I was on a mission to find the best soft coolers because they’re typically lightweight and travel-friendly, especially when traveling a short distance for a short amount of time.

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Confession time: I live in a 100-plus-year-old house with an unfinished basement. In that basement, I operate my woodworking shop. Because of the home’s age, it frequently leaks. Despite several upgrades over the...

If you are considering decorating or remodeling a space in your home, AI interior design apps can help you make some of the toughest decisions, from choosing a piece of furniture to deciding whether you really want those navy blue kitchen cabinets. The technology available at your fingertips, along with smartphones and tablets, can guide you and provide ideas by visualizing items in an area of your home through virtual reality, 3D modeling, and space planning.

LoveSac, the brand behind the coveted sectional sofas and pillow chairs, recently launched a new accent chair with the comfort of the classic Sacs. What’s different about the new accent chair? It sits on a stylish wooden frame, providing more support and an elegant look and feel. We tested...

If you’re considering a wood basement, don’t worry about durability and strength. If in doubt, it’s best to get an opinion from someone who’s built a few dozen and had to guarantee their performance—me! I’m positively gleeful over the 20 trouble-free years we’ve had with ours at home and have yet to hear a single complaint from any of the dozens of customers I’ve built them for. The clients I still hear from love the advantages wood foundations have to offer.

Many of you can probably remember a smelly closet in your grandparents’ house. That stench was likely caused by excess humidity, which led to mold and mildew, which can also present health risks. There were very few ways to address this issue back then without extensive and expensive repairs, but luckily, that’s not the case now.

Tailgating season has officially arrived, so we’re back with another cooler review because who wants to show up at the tailgate empty-handed—or worse, with warm drinks?. You’re probably familiar with—or have at least heard of—Arctic Zone, the brand that makes reliable and affordable lunch bags and soft coolers. But you might be less familiar with Titan Pro Outdoor Gear, which makes rotomolded hard and welded coolers. Arctic Zone, Titan by Arctic Zone and Titan Pro Outdoor Gear are all brands of the same company. Titan Pro is Arctic Zone’s luxury brand and offers quality, hard-shell coolers with standout features.