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Create and maintain a sturdy structure—even add curb appeal and enhance your home's energy savings—with a wide range of exterior projects.

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The Best Cordless Leafblowers
Reviews

We Tested the Best Cordless Leaf Blowers of 2025, and Our Favorite Provides Massive Power for Cleaning Yards

By Mark Wolfe

A green door to a brick home with a pair of keys hanging from a lock.
DIY

How to Change a Door Lock in 7 Steps 

By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi, Reviewed by Bob Vila

Knee pads being used in construction site
Reviews

Our Favorite Deals This Week Include Black Friday Deals on Home Security Cameras and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Woman using Bluetti AC300 and B300K to power a blender while camping

Our Favorite Power Station Deals Are Up to Half-Off in the Bluetti Black Friday Sale

By Amber Guetebier

Man wearing a baseball cap pressure washes a brown garage door, palm trees in the background.
DIY

How to Pressure Wash a House

By Gretchen Heber, By Bob Vila, By Steffani Cameron

A group of the 10 best ice melts on a snowy and icy outdoor cement surface before testing.
Reviews

After Testing, We Are Convinced That This Pet-Safe and Kid-Safe Ice Melt Is the Best

By Zach Lazzari

A blue portable generator is in front of a house.
Exterior

What Size Generator Do I Need?

By Katie Flannery, By Evelyn Auer, Updated by Paul Rankin

A blocked gutter causing rain to overflow out of the gutters.
Exterior

How to Fix Leaking Gutters

By Michelle Ullman, By Bob Vila, Updated by Gretchen Heber

A Kohler home generator powering a house during a blackout.

This Is How Long Power Outages Last on Average—and How to Prepare for Them

By Tony Carrick

New copper gutters collect small icicles where a downspout will be installed in snowy weather.
Exterior

Types of Gutters and Materials to Consider for Your Home

By Michelle Ullman, By Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

close-up from the best video doorbells options
Reviews

Our Favorite Video Doorbell Offers Crisp Clarity and Increased Security Features

By Paul Rankin, By Jasmine Harding

The Gifts for Mechanics Option
Reviews

The 35 Best Gifts for Mechanics and Auto Fanatics, Chosen by Our Editors

By Brie Greenhalgh, By Timothy Dale

A green Kohler home generator installed outside of a home.

Power Outages Can Cost Thousands of Dollars—Unless You Have This Key Equipment

By Timothy Dale

A family sitting around the fire and enjoying activities.
Exterior

How to Build a Fire Pit in Your Backyard

By Michael Franco, Updated by Teresa Odle

We’ve Tested Various Gutter Guards, These Are Our Top Picks for Pine Needles
Reviews

We’ve Tested Various Gutter Guards, These Are Our Top Picks for Pine Needles

By Tony Carrick

11 Ways to Winterize Your Home on a Budget
Interior

11 Ways to Winterize Your Home on a Budget

By Kristina Grosspietsch

DeWalt 60V Chainsaw Review
Reviews

This DeWalt Chainsaw Proved To Be a Cordless Beast When Cutting Firewood

By Glenda Taylor

Fairbanks North Star Borough in Alaska, shining green exterior lights for Operation Green Light a Veteran.
Exterior

What Does a Green Porch Light Mean?

By Savannah Sher

set of the best shop stools close-up
Reviews

Our Favorite Shop Stool Proves DeWalt’s Quality and Durability Goes Beyond Tools

By Mark Wolfe, By Timothy Dale

The Best Home Energy Monitor
Reviews

Our Top Home Energy Monitor Gives You Real-Time Notifications and Is Recommended by Experts

By Kat Hodgins, By Michelle Larson

A Kohler standby home generator installed outside of a residence.

With Up to 150 Percent ROI, This Home Amenity Practically Pays for Itself

By Deirdre Mundorf

A group of the best LED lantern options lit up on the ground in a wooded area
Reviews

We Tested the Best LED Lanterns, Our Favorite Lasts Up to 12 Hours on One Charge

By Tony Carrick, By Tiffany Lewis

A person shoveling a driveway in front of a house in winter.
Energy & Power

What to Expect From a La Niña Winter Where You Live

By Sandi Schwartz

A red car is parked outside of a concrete two-car garage with wooden doors.
Exterior

Cement vs. Concrete: What’s the Difference?

By Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

The Best Snow Blower Brand Options
Reviews

These Are Our Favorite Snow Blower Brands of 2025

By Bob Beacham

Aquor Water Systems Hydrant Review
Reviews

I’m Immediately Replacing Every Spigot in My House With This Near-Perfect Hydrant

By Glenda Taylor

Blue Rooster Chiminea Review
Reviews

Why This Chiminea Is Your Next Backyard Must-Have

By Glenda Taylor

Brown and beige two-story suburban home with black shutters.
Exterior

15 Top-Rated Color Combinations for Your Home Exterior

By Marie Proeller Hueston, Reviewed by Bob Vila

selection of best roof cleaners packages laid out on the floor
Reviews

After Extensive Testing, This Roof Cleaner is Our Go-To Pick For Cleaning and Restoration

By Mike Larson, By Tom Scalisi

Best Trees for Privacy: Keep Prying Eyes Out
Lawn & Garden

The 15 Best Trees and Shrubs to Grow for Backyard Privacy

By Jennifer Noonan, By Steph Coelho, Reviewed by Bob Vila

Only one house in a suburban neighborhood has lights on during a storm.

94 Percent of U.S. Homes Aren’t Equipped With This Important Feature—But Here’s Why You Need It

By Gretchen Heber

how to install a storm door
Exterior

How to Install a Storm Door

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Updated by Paul Rankin

The Best Applicator for Deck Stain Options
Reviews

Here Are The Best Deck Stain Applicators According to Our Tests

By Mike Larson

Hardscaping stairs in a backyard with a stone wall and foliage.
Lawn & Garden

How Much Hardscaping Is Too Much? Experts Weigh In

By Teresa Odle

Black and orange Wen propane generator outside on deck
Exterior

The Best Propane Generators for Emergencies and Home Use, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, By Tony Carrick

Orange and black Generac iQ3500 portable inverter generator on grass
Exterior

The Best Inverter Generators of 2025 for Backup Power Almost Anywhere, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi, By Mark Wolfe

The solar panel of the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max solar generator hooked up to the portable power station in a yard
Reviews

Adaptability: The Best Thing About the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max Solar Generator

By Mark Wolfe

Four young girls wearing Halloween costumes are holding pumpkin-shaped trick-or-treating buckets that are orange or blue.
Design

What Does a Blue Pumpkin Mean on Halloween?

By Savannah Sher, Updated by Amy Anderson

Flashlights, Sandbags, Generators, and More Emergency Essentials Are Up to 46% Off During Prime Day
Reviews

Flashlights, Sandbags, Generators, and More Emergency Essentials Are Up to 46% Off During Prime Day

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day Robotic Pool Cleaner Deals
Reviews

This Cordless Robot Cleaned My Entire Pool on One Charge—and It’s $300 Off for Prime Day

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day Generator and Power Bank Deals
Reviews

Updated: Last Chance at $1,100 Off a Backup Power Station During Prime Day

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Dual-Fuel Generator Options
Exterior

The Best Dual-Fuel Generators for Home and Outdoor Use, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, By Timothy Dale

The Best Gutter Guard option installed on a gutter.
Reviews

We Tested the Best Gutter Guards—These Are Our Favorites

By Glenda Taylor, By Timothy Dale, By Tom Scalisi, By Tony Carrick

Raptor Gutter Guard
Reviews

Our Favorite Gutter Guard is On Sale and It’s The Best Deal We’ve Seen This Prime Day

By Glenda Taylor

After Testing, See Our Favorite Micro Mesh Gutter Guards To Prevent Debris Buildup
Reviews

After Testing, See Our Favorite Micro Mesh Gutter Guards To Prevent Debris Buildup

By Tony Carrick

Toro 60V Leaf Blower Review
Exterior

This 60V Leaf Blower is the Year-Round Workhorse Everyone’s Been Waiting For, See Our Tested Review

By Mark Wolfe

The Best Ladders for Gutter Cleaning Option
Reviews

We Tested Best Ladders for Gutter Cleaning, Our Favorite Makes Extending a Breeze

By Mark Wolfe

The Best Door and Window Alarm Options
Reviews

We Tested The Best Door and Window Alarms to Keep Your Family Safe

By Timothy Dale, By Glenda Taylor

A flowering garden lines the stone edge of a swimming pool.
Exterior

What’s the Ideal Pool Temperature for Swimming?

By Timothy Dale

The Best Outdoor Halloween Decorations Options
Design

We Rounded Up 26 of The Best Outdoor Halloween Decorations to Create a Spooky Welcoming

By Lisa Conant, By Jasmine Harding

This is Our Favorite Generator Cover for Rain, Snow, and Dust Protection
Reviews

This is Our Favorite Generator Cover for Rain, Snow, and Dust Protection

By Mark Wolfe, By Tony Carrick

The Best Outdoor Fireplace
Lawn & Garden

The Best Outdoor Fireplaces for a Cozy Backyard

By Jasmine Harding

Satellite view of hurricane Dorian, year 2019.
Exterior

Don’t Let Your Guard Down Yet—Hurricane Season Might Just Be Delayed This Year

By Sandi Schwartz

A suburban blue home with a tree planted in front of the front windows to provide shade.
Lawn & Garden

7 Landscaping Strategies That Can Lower Your Home’s Energy Costs Year-Round

By Teresa Odle

A yellow two-story home features manicured landscaping and a clean exterior.
Curb Appeal

13 Outdoor Upgrades That Make Your Home More Valuable

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Amy Anderson

Young girl wearing winter hat and her mom wearing winter hat smiling and enjoying time together on the decorated patio.
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Share of New Homes With This Sought-After Outdoor Feature Continues to Climb

By Sandi Schwartz

View from inside a garage of the driveway and the rainstorm outside.
Exterior

Can You Run a Generator in the Rain?

By Timothy Dale

Built in solar panels on a house roof during a beautiful pink and orange sunset.
Energy & Power

This Type of Home Generator Is Gaining Popularity

By Sandi Schwartz

Man cleaning leaves out of gutter by hand.
Exterior

How to Clean Gutters: 5 Effective Ways to Get the Job Done

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila Staff

The 9 best solar floor light options together on a wooden table before testing.
Reviews

The 9 Best Solar Flood Lights, Tested

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Rain Chain Options
Reviews

The Best Rain Chains for Fun and Functional Home Water Management

By Jenn Ryan

The Best Concrete Patch Options
Reviews

The Best Concrete Patches for Repairing Holes and Cracks

By Tom Scalisi

A professional technician is working on a home generator.
Exterior

Home Generator Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Backup Power Shipshape

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Paul Rankin

The Best Outdoor Security Camera Options
Reviews

The Best Outdoor Security Cameras for Surveillance and Safety, Tested

By Tony Carrick, By Paul Rankin, By Glenda Taylor