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Lowe's Is Clearing Out Power Tools Just in Time for Father's Day—DeWalt, Craftsman, and More from $99
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Lowe’s Drops Power Tools to Clearance-Level Prices for Spring—Up to 70% Off DeWalt, Craftsman, Kobalt, and More

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The Best Mulch for Every Yard—and How to Choose the Right One

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6 Smart Ways You Can Use Your Drill to Clean

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Walmart Is Clearing Out Milwaukee Tools—Up to 54% Off Drills, Combo Kits, and More
Tools

Walmart Is Clearing Out Milwaukee Tools—Up to 54% Off Drills, Combo Kits, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

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Why You Should Use a Weed Torch Instead of Herbicide—and How to Use One

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Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best Brush Cutters of 2026, According to Hands-On Testing

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Lowe's Is Giving Away Free DeWalt Tools for Spring—Here's How to Get One
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Lowe’s Is Giving Away Free DeWalt Tools for Spring—Here’s How to Get One

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Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best Bagged Compost for Garden Soil, Picked By a Clinical Herbalist

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The Best Oil For Lawn Mower Options
Tools

The Best Oils for Lawn Mower Maintenance of 2026, Vetted by Experts

By Bob Beacham

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The Best Soils of 2026 for Raised Garden Beds, Vetted By Experts

By Steph Coelho, Stacey L. Nash

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The Best Electric Chainsaws of 2026, Tested and Reviewed by Experts

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3 Sunday Products Our Lawn Expert Calls Spring Essentials—and Uses on His Own Lawn

By Mark Wolfe

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Cleaning & Organizing

The Best Pressure Washer Soaps of 2026, According to Expert Testing

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Home Depot Is Clearing Out Ryobi Power Tools for Spring—Up to 60% Off Drills, Saws, Batteries, and More
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Home Depot Is Clearing Out Ryobi Power Tools for Spring—Up to 60% Off Drills, Saws, Batteries, and More

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Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best DIY Lawn Care Programs and Subscription Services of 2026, Recommended By Experts

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Lowe's Drops Ego Tools Up to 40% for Spring—Save on Mowers, Trimmers, Blowers, and More
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Lowe’s Drops Ego Tools Up to 40% for Spring—Save on Mowers, Trimmers, Blowers, and More

By Glenda Taylor

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I Planted Clover Over Grass—Here’s What I Think of My Lawn Now

By Lauren Landers

The Best Rakes for Every Yard Task—Over 30 Models Tested by Our Experts
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The Best Rakes for Every Yard Task—Our Experts Tested Over 30 Models

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The New Decked Tool Box Is the Most Durable Truck Tool Box We’ve Ever Tested

By Mark Wolfe

Amazon Drops the Price on This Stain-Removing Ecovacs Robot Vacuum for Spring Messes
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Amazon Drops the Price on This Stain-Removing Ecovacs Robot Vacuum for Spring Messes

By Glenda Taylor

Home Depot Is Giving Away Free Ryobi Tools—Trimmers, Sprayers, and More Up to $109 Value
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Home Depot Is Giving Away Free Ryobi Tools—Trimmers, Sprayers, Blowers, and More

By Glenda Taylor

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Bathroom Remodeling

Small, Inexpensive Projects That Will Transform Your Bathroom

By Sandi Schwartz

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DIY

10 “Must Do” Home Projects for May

By BobVila.com Staff

Husqvarna Is Clearing Out Chainsaws, Robotic Mowers, and More—Up to $700 Off
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Husqvarna Is Clearing Out Chainsaws, Robotic Mowers, and More—Up to $700 Off

By Glenda Taylor

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Lawn Care & Gardening

How I Recycle Trash Into Garden Helpers

By Audrey Stallsmith

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Lawn Care & Gardening

The Lawn Care “Tricks” Homeowners Are Using to Get Rid of Weeds This Spring

By Sandi Schwartz

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Pest Control

The Surprising Consequence of This Winter’s Heavy Snow? A Banner Season for Mosquitoes, Ticks, and Other Bugs

By Sandi Schwartz

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Lawn Care & Gardening

Mulching vs. Bagging Grass Clippings: Which Is Better for Your Lawn?

By Tony Carrick

Seven of the Best Hose-End Sprayers for lawn, garden, and outdoor cleaning
Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best Hose-End Sprayers of 2026, Tested by Lawn-Care Experts

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

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Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best Riding Lawn Mowers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed by Experts

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

The Best Pruning Saw Options
Tools

The Best Pruning Saws of 2026, Expert-Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

Lowe's is Giving Away DeWalt Batteries for Spring—$169 Value for Free
Tools

Lowe’s is Giving Away DeWalt Batteries for Spring—$169 Value for Free

By Glenda Taylor

Ace Hardware Drops Outdoor Tools Up to 45% for Memorial Day
Lawn Care & Gardening

Ace Hardware Is Clearing Out Backyard Essentials for Spring—Up to 50% Off Weber, Miracle-Gro, and More

By Glenda Taylor

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Lawn Care & Gardening

The Editor-Tested Gardening Gloves Mom Actually Wants for Mother’s Day—Lightweight, Grippy, and Phone-Friendly

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Tools

We Put 8 Socket Sets Through Demanding Tests to Find the Best for Every DIYer

By Tony Carrick, Timothy Dale

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Lawn Care & Gardening

Amazon Drops Mother’s Day Deals With Prices Starting Under $10—Up to 44% Off Gardening, Decor, and Kitchen Essentials

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Cleaning Products of 2026 That Tackle Every Mess in Your Home
Cleaning & Organizing

The Best Cleaning Products of 2026 for Tackling Every Mess in Your Home

By Michelle Larson

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Painting & Finishing

3 Ways to Test for Oil-Based Paint

By Theresa Clement

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Tools

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By Timothy Dale

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1.7 Million Bissell Steam Cleaners Recalled Over Burn Risk—Here’s What to Do If You Own One

By Sandi Schwartz

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The 6 Best Deck Paints of 2026, Tested and Reviewed by Experts

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The Best Pump Sprayers of 2026, According to Expert Testing

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Tools

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By Theresa Clement

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Want a Showstopping Garden? Plant These Types of Hydrangeas

By Mackenzie Miller, Teresa Odle

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The Best Bow Saws for Fast Cuts, Tested and Reivewed

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The Sill Drops Hundreds of Plants Up to 47% Off—Orchids, Monsteras, Citrus Trees, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Home Depot Drops Power Tools Up to 71% Off for Spring Black Friday--DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ryobi, and More
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Home Depot Drops Power Tools Up to 71% Off for Spring Black Friday—DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ryobi, and More

By Glenda Taylor

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Home Depot’s Spring Black Friday Ends Soon: Last Chance on Up to 69% Off Tools, Grills, Appliances, and More

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Deck Stain Options
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The 6 Best Deck Stains of 2026, According to Hands-On Expert Testing

By Glenda Taylor

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Workshop

The 9 Best Table Saws of 2026, Expert-Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor, Mark Clement

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Repair & Maintenance

The Best Concrete Crack Fillers of 2026 for DIY Repairs, Expert-Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

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Painting & Finishing

15 Pro Tips to Make Any Paint Job Go Faster

By Theresa Clement

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DIY

How to Till a Garden Without a Tiller: 10 Solutions That Work

By Kat Hodgins

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Tools

We Tested 14 of the Best Pressure Washers and Discovered PSI Isn’t Everything—Here’s What to Look for Instead

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

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Lawn Care & Gardening

Stop Weeds From Ruining Your Flower Beds—Our Editors Tested the Best Options That Won’t Harm Your Plants

By Debbie Wolfe, Additional research provided by Glenda Taylor

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Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best Cordless Grass Shears That Make Trimming Almost Effortless, According to Our Tests

By Mark Wolfe, Savannah Sher

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Lawn Care & Gardening

Pull Weeds Without Bending With the Best Stand-Up Weeders of 2026

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Savannah Sher

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Lawn Care & Gardening

6 Things You Never Thought to Do With a Tarp

By Sandi Schwartz

Gardyn Dropped the Price on Its Home 4 Smart Indoor Garden for Spring—Save $100
Lawn Care & Gardening

Gardyn Dropped the Price on Its Home 4 Smart Indoor Garden for Spring—Save $100

By Stephanie Cronk

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Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best Hori Hori Knives of 2026, Tested by Experts

By Mark Wolfe, Jasmine Harding

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DIY

The Garden Cheapskate: 20 Free Cheats for an Awesome Harvest

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Kat Hodgins

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Cleaning & Organizing

8 Things You Can (and Should) Clean With a Pressure Washer

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

Home Depot Drops Tools and Home Goods Up to 56% for Spring Black Friday—Save on Milwaukee, Ryobi, LG, and More
Tools

Home Depot Drops Tools and Home Goods Up to 56% for Spring Black Friday—Save on Milwaukee, Ryobi, LG, and More

By Glenda Taylor