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Hand Tools

HOTO’s Electric Screwdriver Kit Is Half-Off for Prime Day—Now Only $36.99

This compact, rechargeable screwdriver is half off for Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days—and it’s highly practical.

Furniture & Decor

We Tested the 9 Best Outdoor Doormats and Our Top Pick Surprised Us All

The best doormats can keep dirt and grime at the door, so your home stays cleaner. These 7 picks are the best based on our hands-on testing.

Painting & Finishing

What I Wish I’d Known Before Repainting My Stucco House

We learned a few tough lessons while repainting our stucco home, so I followed up with questions for painting pros.

Reviews

Raptor Stainless Steel Gutter Guards Drop 30% During Amazon Prime Day

The Raptor gutter guard is easy to install and effective for protecting your gutters from debris. Best of all, it's on sale now during Amazon Prime's Big Deal Days

Hand Tools

The Best Ratcheting Screwdriver is Easy to Use and Comfortable to Grip

Don’t get twisted up over buying the best ratcheting screwdriver. We put the top models through their paces—find out which ones took top honors in our hands-on tests!

Tools & Materials

The Best Portable Workbench is a DIYer’s Dream Workshop Addition

We tested the highest-rated workbenches for your next DIY project. These four are our top picks.

Power Tools

Cut to the Chase: A Review of the Best Router Tables

Whether you need a portable model for the road, a benchtop unit for a small workshop, or a freestanding table to support larger woodworking projects, we have you covered.

Deals

Artificial Christmas Trees Drop to $21 for Amazon Prime Day

From tabletop trees to towering 9-foot firs, Amazon just dropped the season’s best early-bird prices on Christmas trees in every style and size.

Deals

Craftsman Tools Drop Below $10 During Amazon’s October Prime Day Sale

Save up to 45% on Craftsman’s most reliable tools, from drill kits and socket sets to grinders and vacs, while these limited-time October Prime Day prices last.

Deals

Dolphin, Aiper and More: Robotic Pool Cleaners From $99 on Prime Day

Get sparkling pool water without the work: these robotic pool vacuums are already marked down for Prime Day (October 7-8).

Hand Tools

Tools Under $20: Amazon Prime Day Sale on DeWalt, Craftsman

Amazon just dropped under-$20 tool deals for Prime Big Deal Days. Save on everything from scissors to tape measures.

Home Security

Quiz: Do You Know How Secure Your Home Really Is?

Think you know what it takes to keep your home safe and secure? Then test your knowledge with this comprehensive home security quiz.

Wildlife

How to Keep Geese Out of Your Yard

Canada geese can be aggressive and disruptive, and leave messes in their wake. You can't remove the protected birds, but there's a lot you can do to keep them from settling on your property.

Basements

How to Get Rid of the Musty Smell in Your Basement

No matter what you do, you can't get that less-than-fresh odor out of your basement. Here's what causes it, and a few solutions that will solve the problem.

Reviews

The Best Step Stools, Tested for Stability, Portability, and Durability

Reach the top shelf with a lift from one of these sturdy, safe, and dependable step stools.

Power Tools

The Best Chainsaw Sharpeners, Tested

Keep your power tool sharp and make easier (and safer) cuts using these workshop essentials.

Heating

Heating Bills Are Expected to Go Up This Winter—What You Can Do to Offset the Cost

Don’t get caught off guard. Try these strategies to keep your heating bills manageable.

Interior Design

These Hidden Home Features Are Expected to Be Big This Fall

Elevate the visual appeal of your home with these streamlined design ideas.

Power Tools

Lowe’s Is Giving Away Free $169 DeWalt Batteries During DeWalt Days

This is one of the best tool deals I’ve seen all year. Buy a pro-grade DeWalt tool and automatically score a high-capacity 5Ah battery for absolutely free. You need to act now.

Pest Control

Keep Critters From Moving In This Fall by Sealing These Areas Around Your Home ASAP

Experts share the most common ways insects and rodents make their way inside, such as foundation cracks, gaps under the garage door, vents, and ducts.