You've likely gotten a number of offbeat recommendations for home improvement components, but you definitely need a shop vac.

Discover how to make a DIY mini vacuum cleaner using common household items and a small DC motor. This step-by-step tutorial guides you through creating a powerful vacuum fan, assembling a custom ...

Whether you live alone or have a household filled with pets or children, a vacuum cleaner is a necessity for cleaning up messes and keeping your floors clean. But you'll need a reliable vacuum with ...

If you are like me vacuuming your floors is never very high on your to-do list, even though being a weekly chore that needs to be crossed off your list. If you are looking for a little extra help you ...

Laura Leavitt is a personal finance and wellness writer for CNET. Her work has been published at NextAdvisor, Bankrate, The Simple Dollar, MoneyGeek, Business Insider and more. Buying a vacuum cleaner ...