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When you're cutting down trees or splitting wood for your backyard campfire, wielding an axe improperly can have dire consequences.

Is the world outside your window so loud you can’t hear yourself think? Overcome outdoor noise with these window-soundproofing strategies.

These retailers will reward you for giving them your unwanted electronics, furniture, and housewares. 

Don’t get stranded by a dead battery or a flat tire. Here’s what worked—and what didn’t—in our hands-on tests.

Shop the premium tool brand for less, with a $210 M12 FUEL combo kit, discounted M18 power tools, and PACKOUT storage for the DIY gift list.

Save money on utility bills and reduce overall energy consumption with the best water heater blanket for your tank, home, and budget.

Bring these cold-tender plants indoors for the chilly months and they'll flourish again when the weather warms again.

Shop $99 saw-and-battery bundles, AirStrike nailers, rolling toolboxes, and stocking stuffers from $4.97 for the DIYers on your list.

Are you over Christmas commercialism? Revisit these tech-free, 20th-century traditions for your best holiday yet.

Shop Red Shed gingerbread pillows, lighted farm animals, and cowboy stockings for a country Christmas, with deals on decor for the porch, mantel, and sofa.

Outfit the DIYer in your life with a handy sidekick for their home projects.

Pick up tools for your own projects or your favorite DIYer, including a $99 drill-and-impact kit and a $129 mechanics set.

Safely remove snow from your roof with a rake designed to reach high places.

Benchtop thickness planers make quick work of smoothing and leveling boards. We tested the top models in our woodshop—find out which ones aced our hands-on tests.

If you want to keep your home safe and powered up no matter the weather, then you’ll want a whole-home backup generator.

Reduce your energy consumption and make your home cozier with insulation kits that keep cold air out.

Save on coolers, insulated drinkware, and lunch bags, with gifts starting at $8 for the Yeti fans on your list.

Save on Ego leaf blowers, chainsaws, and snow blowers, and get ready for the season’s next round of yard work.

Avoid storage stress with these smart holiday décor ideas.

Delivering 25,000 BTUs of clean wood-pellet heat, this compact tabletop stove brings fireside warmth to any gathering.