While most people celebrate America’s birthday with fireworks and barbecues, smart shoppers seize this mid-summer moment to find incredible savings on a wide range of home and garden favorites, from patio furniture and grills to outdoor power equipment and a whole lot more.
Amazon Drops Prices on Air Conditioners and Fans for Summer Heat—Up to 40% Off Window Units, Portable ACs, and More
Amazon is offering major deals on window ACs, portable units, and fans from Frigidaire, BLACK+DECKER, Midea, Dreo, and more, just in time for peak summer heat.
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13 Potted Plants You Can—and Should—Winter Indoors
Bring these cold-tender plants indoors for the chilly months and they’ll flourish again when the weather warms again.
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The Home Depot’s Early Black Friday Sale Slashes Ryobi Tools Up to 57% Off—Save on Drills, Batteries, Saws, and More
Shop $99 saw-and-battery bundles, AirStrike nailers, rolling toolboxes, and stocking stuffers from $4.97 for the DIYers on your list.
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31 Vintage Christmas Ideas Worth Bringing Back This Year
Are you over Christmas commercialism? Revisit these tech-free, 20th-century traditions for your best holiday yet.
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Tractor Supply’s Early Black Friday Sale Drops Country Christmas Decor to Clearance Pricing Starting at $6
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.
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The Best Multi-Tool Gifts of 2026: Leatherman, Gerber, Victorinox, and More
Outfit the DIYer in your life with a handy sidekick for their home projects.
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Amazon Drops Craftsman Tools Up to 41% During Its Early Black Friday Sale—Save on Drills, Saws, Batteries, and More
Pick up tools for your own projects or your favorite DIYer, including a $99 drill-and-impact kit and a $129 mechanics set.
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The Best Roof Rakes of 2026, Expert-Tested and Reviewed
Safely remove snow from your roof with a rake designed to reach high places.
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The Best Benchtop Planers, Tested and Reviewed
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.
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This Trending Home Feature Is More Practical Than Pretty
If you want to keep your home safe and powered up no matter the weather, then you’ll want a whole-home backup generator.
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The Best Window Insulation Kits of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
Reduce your energy consumption and make your home cozier with insulation kits that keep cold air out.
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Ace Hardware Has Yeti Gifts Up to 30% Off During Its Early Black Friday Sale
Save on coolers, insulated drinkware, and lunch bags, with gifts starting at $8 for the Yeti fans on your list.
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Amazon’s Early Black Friday Sale Drops Ego Tools 35% Off—Save on Blowers, Snow Blowers, Chainsaws, and More
Save on Ego leaf blowers, chainsaws, and snow blowers, and get ready for the season’s next round of yard work.
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Holiday Decorations That Take Up Next to No Space to Store
Avoid storage stress with these smart holiday décor ideas.
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Timber Stoves Scout Review: Wood-Fueled Warmth From a Tabletop Heater
Delivering 25,000 BTUs of clean wood-pellet heat, this compact tabletop stove brings fireside warmth to any gathering.
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The 27 Best Gifts for DIYers and Tool Lovers: Tools, Accessories, Workwear, and More
Check out our gift guide for a great selection of the best tool gifts for all the DIYers on your list.
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Lowe’s Early Black Friday Deals Drop Power Tools Up to 54%—Save on DeWalt, Craftsman, and Kobalt
Get a quiet DeWalt shop vac or a Craftsman drill-and-impact kit for $99, plus cordless kits, saws, and batteries from Kobalt and DeWalt for your projects or gift list.
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How to Fix Scratches on Wood Floors
Learn how to fix the damage that furniture, pets, and shoes can do to hardwood floors.
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25 Best Gifts for New Homeowners (That They Will Actually Use)
From comprehensive tool kits to personalized touches for the kitchen, help the homeowners on your list get settled in with these practical and thoughtful gifts.
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How to Polish Wood Furniture
Wood furniture can last for decades if it’s cared for properly. Regular polishing can conceal scratches and protect the wood from dust and spills.
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16 Types of Blinds Every Homeowner Should Know
Window blinds shield your home’s interior from the sun (and prying eyes), but how do you know whether to buy Venetian or vertical? This guide will help you determine which blinds are right for you.
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Wolverine Loader II Review: No Break-In, No Blisters
After a week of 10-hour days on concrete slabs, ladders, and rough job-site ground, my contractor husband gave his verdict: comfortable from the first morning, with no sore feet at quitting time.
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Home Depot’s Early Black Friday Sale Drops Tools to Clearance-Level Pricing—Save Up to 70% Off Tool Kits, Batteries, and More
Shop DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ryobi, Ridgid, and Makita gifts starting at $24.97, including battery-and-charger kits for $99.
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Amazon’s Early Black Friday Deals Drop Chainsaws Up to 38%—Save on Greenworks, Worx, and More
Cordless chainsaws, mini pruning saws, and pole saws from Greenworks, Ego, Worx, and Black+Decker start at just $68.97.
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6 Tricks to Get Back Into Your House After Getting Locked Out
Keep this plan in your back pocket, and try out five handy tactics to avoid this situation in the first place.
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6 Cool Ways to Decorate With Battery-Operated Candles, From Now Until the New Year
An interior designer shares her tips on how best to elevate home décor with battery-operated candles.
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The 40 Best Gifts for Woodworkers in 2026—Tools, Clamps, Accessories, and More
The best gifts for woodworkers make their job or hobby more enjoyable, whether experienced professionals or beginners. From noise-canceling earbuds to drill bit sets, these gifts can help fine-tune the process.
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The Best Space Heaters of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
Learn the features that matter most in a space heater so you can find the unit that works best for your needs and budget.
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The Best Solar Gutter Lights of 2026, Tested and Reviewed
Adding a touch of flair, convenience, and security around your property has never been easier than with these tested solar gutter lights.
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2027 Garden Planning: What the Experts Say Will Be Big Next Year
With the hottest colors, plants, and styles, we’ve got you covered for next season.
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6 Ways to Stop Chimney Fires Before They Start
Enlist these techniques to reduce the likelihood of a chimney fire starting on your watch.
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What Does a Green Porch Light Mean? The Tradition, Explained
Learn the reason your neighbors are shining green porch lights this month—and no, it doesn’t have anything to do with Christmas.
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The Best Cordless Screwdrivers for Furniture Assembly, Repairs, and Tight Spots
We drove dozens of screws into pre-drilled holes, drywall, and wood to find the models that offer the best mix of comfort, control, and power.
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Lowe’s Is Clearing Out Appliances Ahead of Black Friday—Up to $1,400 Off Whirlpool, Samsung, GE, and More
Save on laundry and kitchen replacements, with Maytag washers under $600, dishwashers under $500, and more than $1,000 off French door refrigerators.
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EcoFlow Power Stations Drop Up to 58% Off in Amazon’s Early Black Friday Sale
Save on power stations for outages, solar bundles for off-grid trips, and power banks starting at $16.49.
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25 Ryobi Gifts for DIYers—Power Tools, Accessories, and More
Find the perfect gift to complete your favorite tool nerd’s collection of quality Ryobi tools and products.
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5 Annual Flowers I Bring Indoors to Brighten Winter
If you hate to watch your annuals shrivel and die in autumn, bring some indoors for summerlike flowers and greenery during winter.