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Lawn Care & Gardening

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

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

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 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

By Glenda Taylor

Lawn Care & Gardening

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

By Glenda Taylor

Lawn Care & Gardening

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

By Glenda Taylor

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

By Tony Carrick, Timothy Dale

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

Cleaning & Organizing

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

By Michelle Larson

Painting & Finishing

3 Ways to Test for Oil-Based Paint

By Theresa Clement

How to Recycle Old Tools—or Dispose of Them Responsibly

By Timothy Dale

Cleaning & Organizing

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

By Sandi Schwartz

Painting & Finishing

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

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Pump Sprayers of 2026, According to Expert Testing

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

How to Use a Heat Gun (and 10 Things You Can Do With One)

By Theresa Clement

Lawn Care & Gardening

Want a Showstopping Garden? Plant These Types of Hydrangeas

By Mackenzie Miller, Teresa Odle

The Best Bow Saws for Fast Cuts, Tested and Reivewed

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Bob Beacham

Lawn Care & Gardening

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

By Glenda Taylor

Lawn Care & Gardening

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

By Glenda Taylor

Easy DIY Projects

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

By Glenda Taylor

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

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor, Mark Clement

Repair & Maintenance

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

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

Painting & Finishing

15 Pro Tips to Make Any Paint Job Go Faster

By Theresa Clement

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

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

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

Lawn Care & Gardening

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

By Mark Wolfe, Savannah Sher

Lawn Care & Gardening

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

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Savannah Sher

Lawn Care & Gardening

6 Things You Never Thought to Do With a Tarp

By Sandi Schwartz

Lawn Care & Gardening

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

By Stephanie Cronk

Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best Hori Hori Knives of 2026, Tested by Experts

By Mark Wolfe, Jasmine Harding

The Garden Cheapskate: 20 Free Cheats for an Awesome Harvest

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Kat Hodgins

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

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Laser Measures for DIYers and Pros, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Timothy Dale, Paul Rankin

Don’t Toss Silica Packets—Use Them for These 12 Tasks Instead

By Timothy Dale

Lawn Care & Gardening

Home Depot Drops Lawn and Garden Prices Up to 60% for Spring Black Friday—Save on Trees, Shrubs, Planters, and More

By Glenda Taylor

We’re Searching for the Next Tool of the Year: How to Apply to BobVila.com’s 2026 Awards

By BobVila.com Staff

Cleaning & Organizing

Cleaning Your Patio Furniture Like This Will Make it Last Longer

By Katelin Hill, Updated by Daryna Tobey

The Best Home Tool Kits for Tackling Any Home Repair, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Debbie Wolfe

Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best Gas Lawn Mowers Tested for 2026

By Tony Carrick

Home Depot Is Clearing Out New Power Tools During Spring Black Friday—Up to 72% Off Milwaukee, DeWalt, Ryobi, and More

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Screwdriver Sets to Tackle Any Home Repair or Project, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Michelle Larson, Timothy Dale

The Best Tick Sprays for Yards of 2026—Safe for Kids, Pets, and the Environment

By Timothy Dale

Cleaning & Organizing

750,000 Dupray Steam Cleaners Recalled Over Burn Hazard—Here’s What To Do If You Own One

By Sandi Schwartz

Lawn Care & Gardening

Spring Black Friday at Home Depot Cuts Lawn and Garden Up to 50% Off—Save on Grass Seed, Fertilizer, Garden Tools, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Lawn Care & Gardening

10 “Performance Plants” You Should Consider for Your Garden This Year

By Sandi Schwartz

Painting & Finishing

2026 Color Trends for Rooms You Spend the Most Time In

By Sandi Schwartz

Lawn Care & Gardening

3 On-Trend Container Garden Combos for 2026

By Sandi Schwartz

Milwaukee Tools Are Up to 56% Off at Walmart—Batteries, Drills, Saws, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Home Depot Is Clearing Out Ryobi Power Tools for Spring Black Friday—Save Up to 60% Off Drills, Sanders, Combo Kits, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Lawn Care & Gardening

Seasoned Gardener Shares Secrets for Using Big Rocks in Your Home Landscape

Skills & Techniques

How to Test Air Quality in Your Home

By Stacey L. Nash

Lawn Care & Gardening

Most Homeowners Start Lawn Care Too Late—Ace Hardware Has a Plan for Your Yard

By Glenda Taylor

10 Things Home Depot Sells—And Most Shoppers Have No Idea

By Timothy Dale

Repair & Maintenance

I Replaced This $20 Oven Part and Saved $800

Building & Installing

How to Install a Ceiling Fan Where a Ceiling Light Fixture Used to Be

By Chris Gardner, Theresa Clement

16 Clever Ways to Use Steel Wool Around the House

By Teresa Odle, Jennifer Noonan

The Best Tape Measures, Tested for Accuracy and Durability

By Glenda Taylor, Andreana Lefton

5 Ways to Unclog a Sink Drain

By Tony Carrick

Home Depot Dropped Tool Prices to Clearance-Level—Up to 59% Off Milwaukee, DeWalt, Ridgid, Ryobi, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Lawn Care & Gardening

7 Herbs That Thrive in Shady Spots—No Full Sun Required

By Sandi Schwartz

How to Clean and Care for Your Gardening Tools

By Kelsey Savage, Bob Vila