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Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Creeping Charlie

Creeping Charlie is very difficult to control once it takes hold in your yard. Get expert advice about the best ways to eradicate it.

Power Tools

Ace Hardware Is Giving Away Free DeWalt Batteries—$169 Value

Buy a select DeWalt 20V MAX ATOMIC tool and Ace Hardware is throwing in a battery and charger kit at no extra cost.

Power Tools

Ryobi RY142012 Electric Pressure Washer Review: Gentle on Cars, Tough on Concrete

It’s gentle enough to wash your car yet still packs enough punch to clean concrete.

Reviews

After 6 Weeks of Testing, We Found the Best Ant Killers

Stop swarms in their tracks, indoors and out, with potent products formulated to combat ant colonies.

Reviews

Dyson Cool Tower Fan Review: Surprisingly Powerful, Impressively Quiet

No CFM rating, no problem—this bladeless tower fan can cool even large rooms without causing a racket.

Hand Tools

Amazon Is Clearing Out Craftsman Tools—Up to 44% Off Mechanics Sets, Power Tools, and More

Dozens of Craftsman tools are discounted right now, from full mechanics sets to cordless drills and wrenches.

Lighting

Enbrighten Sphere Lights Review: Big Color for Backyard Nights

These app-controlled globes add bold color, dimmable intensity, and year-round flexibility to patios, courtyards, pergolas, and outdoor dining areas.

Cooling

The Part of Your Home That’s Secretly Making Every Heatwave Worse

It may be time to examine the highest room in your house to find the source of skyrocketing temperatures below.

Deals

Amazon Slashes Ego Tools Up to 43% Off—Save on Lawn Mowers, Leaf Blowers, String Trimmers, and More

Save on EGO lawn mowers, leaf blowers, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, chain saws, batteries, and replacement parts, with deals starting under $12.

Tools & Materials

The Best Electric Pressure Washers for Driveways, Decks, Cars, and More

Tackle tough outdoor cleaning jobs like removing mildew from decks or getting dirt and oil off driveways with a top-rated electric pressure washer.

Lawn & Garden

Bees Are Swarming My Hummingbird Feeder. What Can I Do?

Are bees bugging the hummingbirds that frequent your feeders? Learn what you can do to get them to buzz off.

Reviews

The Best Carpenter Bee Traps to Protect Your Home From Wood-Boring Bees

Carpenter bee collectors and sticky traps don't have to be expensive to work. We found five of the best options for protecting your home against damage.

Garden Pests

20 Common Garden Pests and How to Get Rid of Them

Are your plants' leaves faded, or full of holes? These tiny pests could be what's causing huge problems in your garden.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Crabgrass Killers of 2026, Tested by Experts

Crabgrass can quickly take over your lawn if left untreated. These effective products will help eliminate it and keep your grass healthy without harsh chemicals.

Pool Maintenance

The Best Pool Timers of 2026, Tested by Pool Owners

Save time and energy by managing your pool filter and pump with one of these popular timers.

Power Tools

Home Depot Drops Drills and Drivers Up to 59% Off—Save on DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ryobi, and More

Save on drill/driver kits, compact impact drivers, hammer drills, and rotary hammers from DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ryobi, and Bosch, with complete kits starting at $99.

Lawn & Garden

7 Common Lawn Problems That Are a Real Pain in the Grass

Green with envy over your neighbor’s perfect lawn? Here’s how to overcome brown spots, bare spots, weeds, and other problems plaguing your turf.

Easy DIY Projects

10 “Must Do” Home Projects for August

At summer's peak, save your garden's bounty—and prepare for the weather that next month may bring.

Gardening

20 Dirt-Cheap Ways to Maintain Your Garden This Season

Discover clever (and mostly free) ways to start seeds, irrigate, and control pests in the garden without buying more stuff.

Roofing

Why You Shouldn’t Skip Cleaning Your Roof (Even If It Looks Fine)

This often overlooked household chore is more beneficial than most homeowners realize.