DIY & Home Improvement Guides, Tips and Tricks in 2026

Best Attic Fans for Ventilation - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Attic Fans for Ventilation in February 2026 (Tested)

Home Improvement

After spending 15 years in home improvement and testing ventilation systems across three different climate zones, I’ve learned that attic heat is the silent enemy of both comfort and energy…

Best Air Duct Cleaning Kits [cy]: 8 Models Tested for Home Safety - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Air Duct Cleaning Kits in February 2026 (Tested for Home Safety)

Buying Guides

Did you know that clothes dryers cause nearly 3,000 house fires each year in the United States alone? The U.S. Fire Administration reports that failure to clean dryers is the…

Best Car Lifts for Home Garages: 12 Models Tested for DIY Mechanics - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Car Lifts for Home Garages in February 2026 (Tested)

Buying Guides

Working under a car on jack stands gets old fast. After 15 years of DIY mechanic work, my back finally forced me to invest in a proper home garage lift.…

Best Laminate Flooring for High Traffic Areas [cy]: Expert Reviews & Guide - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Laminate Flooring for High Traffic Areas in January 2026 (Tested)

Reviews

After testing flooring in my own home and helping three friends renovate their busy households, I’ve learned that high traffic areas destroy cheap flooring in under two years. The Mohawk…

Best Concrete Floor Coatings for Garages - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Concrete Floor Coatings for Garages in January 2026 (Tested)

Home Improvement

After watching my garage floor deteriorate over five years, I knew something had to change. The oil stains had become permanent landmarks, road salt had etched spiderwebs into the concrete,…

Best Interior Paints for Walls [cy]: Expert Reviews & Comparisons - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Interior Paints for Walls in January 2026 (Tested)

Buying Guides

I’ve spent countless weekends painting rooms in my home, and I learned the hard way that not all interior paints are created equal. After using more than 15 different brands…

Best Cabinet Paints for Kitchen Makeovers: 8 Top Picks Tested - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Cabinet Paints for Kitchen Makeovers in January 2026 (Tested)

Buying Guides

I spent three months testing eight different cabinet paints in my own kitchen, painting everything from upper cabinets to drawer fronts. After applying over 20 gallons and waiting through full…

Best Fence Stains and Paints - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Fence Stains and Paints in January 2026 (Tested)

Home Improvement

A weathered wooden fence can make an entire property look neglected. I’ve seen fences turn gray and develop mold after just one season without protection. Finding the right stain or…

Best Paint Sprayers for DIY Projects: 8 Models Tested Hands-On - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Paint Sprayers for DIY Projects in January 2026 (Tested Hands-On)

Power Tools

After spending three weekends testing eight different paint sprayers on everything from kitchen cabinets to backyard fences, I learned one thing quickly: not all sprayers are created equal. The Graco…

Best Paint Rollers for Smooth Finishes [cy] - ofzenandcomputing

10 Best Paint Rollers for Smooth Finishes in January 2026 (Tested)

Buying Guides

I’ve painted enough rooms, cabinets, and furniture projects to know the right paint roller makes or breaks your finish. After spending three weeks testing 15 different roller types across multiple…

Best Wood Finishes for Furniture [cy]: Expert Reviews & Comparisons - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Wood Finishes for Furniture in January 2026 (Tested)

Buying Guides

I spent 15 years refinishing furniture, and I can tell you that choosing the wrong wood finish is a mistake you’ll regret every time you look at that piece. The…

Best Garage Storage Systems: 12 Top-Rated Solutions Tested - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Garage Storage Systems in January 2026 (Tested)

Hardware Reviews

A cluttered garage is more than just an eyesore. It is wasted space that could be used for parking your car, setting up a workshop, or simply breathing room. After…

Best Pocket Hole Jigs for Easy Assembly - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Pocket Hole Jigs for Easy Assembly (January 2026) Tested

Tools & Equipment

Building furniture and wood projects shouldn’t require years of practice learning complex joinery techniques. A pocket hole jig is a specialized woodworking tool that guides a drill bit at a…

Best Woodworking Clamps for Every Project - ofzenandcomputing

12 Best Woodworking Clamps for Every Project (January 2026)

Buying Guides

I’ve spent the last 15 years building furniture and cabinets, and if there’s one tool I’ve learned to never compromise on, it’s clamps. Early in my woodworking journey, I tried…

Best Parallel Clamps for Cabinet Making: 8 Top Models for Woodworkers - ofzenandcomputing

8 Best Parallel Clamps for Cabinet Making for Woodworkers (January 2026)

Clamps

When building cabinets, nothing matters more than keeping your panels flat and square during glue-ups. I’ve spent years testing different clamp types, and parallel jaw clamps are the only tool…

Latest DIY & Home Improvement