Dan DiClerico
Home Improvement & Outdoor Director
Having written thousands of product reviews and how-to articles on all aspects of home ownership, from routine maintenance to major renovations, Dan (he/him) brings more than 20 years of industry experience to his role as the director of the Home Improvement & Outdoor Lab at the Good Housekeeping Institute. A one-time roofer and a serial remodeler, Dan can often be found keeping house at his restored Brooklyn brownstone, where he lives with his wife and kids.
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Latest from Dan DiClerico
10 Best Tool Brands, According to Our Home Improvement Experts
These expert-tested tool brands offer the best mix of performance, value and reliability.
GH Seal Spotlight: CertainTeed Roofing
The brand's impressive line of asphalt shingles will fortify your home — and beautify it too!
The Best Exterior Paints for your Home, Tested by Experts
Enhance your home's curb appeal with one of our top-performing finishes.
What You Need to Know Before Buying a Water Filter
From water filter pitchers to whole-house filtration.
GH Seal Spotlight: Spruce Weed & Grass Killer
Knock out grassy weeds in mulch beds, landscaped areas and cracks in sidewalks and other paved surfaces.
The Best Hose Nozzles for Gardening, Power Washing and Everything In Between
We tested the best hose nozzles for every task.
The Best Work Gloves for Every Kind of Task
Protect your hands, and tear through your to-do list, with one of our top-quality picks.
10 Best Cabinet Paints of 2025, Tested by Experts
Give your kitchen a facelift with a fresh splash of color on the cabinets.
6 Best Air Purifiers for Wildfire Smoke, Tested by Experts
With forest fires on the rise, a capable air cleaner should be part of your defense plan.
8 Best Kitchen Faucets of 2024
Our expert round-up includes modern and traditional designs, plus a $60 pick that holds its own with far pricier models.
What You Need to Know Before Buying a Water Heater
Don't wait for your current water heater to conk out before figuring out the best replacement.
The Best Snow Shovels for Winter, According to Our Testing
Don't wait for the flurries to fly before gearing up with one of these capable snow clearers.