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
CPSC Announces Nationwide Recall of Popular Yard Power Tools Sold at Lowe’s
More than half a million products are affected by the safety notice.
I'm a Lawn Expert, and I'd Never Mow Wet Grass—Except in This Situation
It’s not ideal, but if you must, there are ways to do it right.
We Tested Dozens of Lawn Mowers—These 5 Give the Perfect Cut
The top picks from our experts are a cut above the competition.
The Best Under-Sink Water Filters for Cleaner, Better-Tasting Water
The out-of-sight devices are the most convenient way to treat your drinking water.
Most Garden Hoses Won't Last. These 5 Survived Our Toughest Tests
Find hoses shorter and longer than 50 feet—plus an expandable option.
Does Pouring Salt in Your Trash Can Actually Work? Here's What to Know
This home hack has a lot going for it.
Your Water Heater Uses More Energy Than You Think—These 4 Models Can Help You Save
Our engineers teamed up with outside experts to tap the best, most reliable models on today's market.
Home Experts Share 3 Ways to Keep Your House Cooler in a Heat Wave
Here's how to beat the heat when the temperature rises.
What's the Best Temperature Setting for Your Fridge? There's Actually a "Right" Answer
Plus, more expert-approved ways to keep food fresh when the weather heats up.
Most Portable ACs Cost $300 or More. This Top-Tested Pick Is Under $200—and Arrives Fast.
Temps will reach dangerous levels this week and into the weekend. Our top-tested portable air conditioner can help.
The Dangerous "Fireball Effect" All Grillers Need to Know About
Here's your warning to never light your grill with the lid closed.