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Building & Installing

Miter Saw vs. Table Saw: What’s the Difference? 

Which mighty power saw is best for your woodworking projects and skill level—or do you need both?

miter saw vs circular saw
DIY

Miter Saw vs. Circular Saw: Which Tool Is Right for Your Project?

Both saws have round blades, but have very different functions.

The Best Miter Saw Stands Options
Tools & Materials

The Best Miter Saw Stands for Your Workshop

Don’t settle for making cuts on an old workbench. Pick up a miter saw stand to improve the speed and accuracy of your DIY projects.

Table filled with the best paint primers tested and reviewed.
Paint Needs

The Best Paint Primers for Every Surface and Project

Paint primer helps paint adhere better on slippery surfaces and is a must for a paint color change. After testing a variety of paint primers, we found a favorite that offers low odor and works on all surfaces.

A woman using a drill to drill a piece of wood into a brick wall.
Skills & Techniques

How to Drill Into Brick

Are you planning to hang a garden hose reel or artwork on a brick wall in your home, and don't know where to start? Choose the right tool, drill bit, and technique, and you can bore holes in brick walls—indoors and out—in mere minutes.

Black Vinyl Coated Chainlink Fence
Curb Appeal

Landscape Designers Say These Yard Features Are Killing Your Curb Appeal

Watch out for excess water, certain hardscaping choices, and more that can cheapen your home's exterior.

A close up of a drill being used to drill into concrete.
Workshop

How to Drill Into Concrete

Drill a hole through masonry or concrete like a pro with a rotary hammer or hammer drill.

Best Seed Starting Trays close-up
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Seed Starting Trays for Faster, Healthier Plant Growth

Sow your own seeds indoors using the right seed starting tray.

The Home Depot is Clearing Out Hand Tools Ahead of Spring Projects–Save Up to 60% Off Milwaukee, DeWalt, and More
Hand Tools

Home Depot is Clearing Out Hand Tools Ahead of Spring Projects–Save Up to 60% Off Milwaukee, DeWalt, and More

Major price cuts on tape measures, socket sets, layout tools, and everyday garage staples from top brands. See our favorite deals.

An arid backyard in New Mexico with a large block fence in a clay color.
Fences

What Do You Think of My New Fence Color?

It might not be for everyone, but I would do it again in a heartbeat.

Sliding glass doors installed in a living room with a couch inside and a view of a small outdoor area.
Home Security

How Secure Is Your Sliding Glass Door?

Sliders let in glorious light and create an open, airy feeling—and can be an invitation to intruders if they are not properly secured.

Young man uses pencil to measure something on the floor of a deck in deck construction/repair process.
Cleaning & Organizing

Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for March

As the clock "springs forward," we prepare for the joys that spring brings, and clean up messes—indoors and out—caused by harsh winter weather.

A newly installed sump pump in an uncovered sump pit as seen from above.
Building & Installing

Sump Pump Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide

If your basement is prone to flooding, installing a sump pump can help protect your belongings and foundation from water damage.

How to Get Ryobi's Limited-Edition Blackout Drill Before It Sells Out—Again
Tools

How to Get Ryobi’s Limited-Edition Blackout Drill Before It Sells Out—Again

The Ryobi ONE+ 18V platform is turning 30, and Home Depot is marking the occasion with a limited-edition Blackout drill kit that's already selling out almost instantly at stores nationwide.

Gest Rolling Toolbags Group
Tools & Materials

The Best Rolling Tool Bags for Hauling Your Gear

We tested the top-selling tool bags on wheels to see which ones offered the best combination of storage, durability, and portability.

The Home Depot's Spring Countdown Calendar Is Back for One More Day — $250 Worth of Spring Essentials for $49.99
Deals

Home Depot’s Spring Countdown Calendar Is Back for One More Day—$250 Worth of Spring Essentials for $49.99

The limited-edition Let It Spring Countdown Calendar sold out almost instantly after its first drop—but it's back for one final chance on February 25 at 2:00 PM ET, with more than $250 in spring essentials packed inside.

Person wearing blue nitrile glove uses paint brush to cut in light green paint near a baseboard.
Painting & Finishing

How to Cut in Paint Like a Pro

Learn how to paint crisp lines along the edges of your walls and ceilings.

The Best Palm Sander Options laid on a bench
Power Tools

The Best Palm Sanders for Woodworking Projects

The right palm sander can save serious time and effort on your next woodworking project.

Amazon Has a Top-Rated Garden Hose for 40% Off Ahead of Spring
Deals

Amazon Has a Top-Rated Garden Hose for 40% Off Ahead of Spring

This top-rated stainless steel hose is nearly 40% off at Amazon, plus more garden hose deals to shop now.

Zevo Flying Insect Trap Review
Everyday Essentials

I Finally Found an Insect Trap That Actually Works—Just In Time for Spring

This silent plug-in trap targets gnats and small flying insects without loud zapping or visible mess. It’s a discreet addition to kitchens and plant-filled rooms.