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Garden Pests

5 Plants That Ants Love (and You Won’t Want to Plant Around Your House Perimeter)

Keep an eye out for ants if you have these plants, and take some precautions to keep them at bay.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Hedge Shears, Tested and Reviewed

A high-quality pair of shears is essential for pruning, trimming, and sculpting your hedges.

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Moss From a Roof

Moss on the roof might give your home a pastoral vibe, but it can also cause damage. Follow these steps to get rid of roof moss and keep it from coming back.

Workshop

The Case for Keeping a Tool Box on Every Level of the House

Save time, prevent accidents, and stay better organized with multiple tool boxes.

Deals

Act Now: Score Kobalt Tools for Under $100 During Lowe’s Kobalt Days

Kobalt’s most popular 24V tools just dropped to $99. Contractors, DIYers, and weekend warriors gear up now without wrecking your budget.

Deals

Hurry, Home Depot is Giving Away Free Milwaukee Power Tools—Up to $199 Value

Buy a Milwaukee M18 battery at The Home Depot and score a Milwaukee tools for free!

Lighting & Electrical

The Best Light Bulbs for All Your Home’s Lighting Needs, Tested

Whether you’re after a basic replacement bulb or a color-capable light bulb with smart features, you’re in the right place. We tested some of the best options on the market.

Paint Needs

The Best Concrete Paints for Masonry Surfaces, Tested

Concrete surfaces require a special approach to painting. We tested today’s top masonry paints—find out how they fared.

Reviews

The Best Gate Latch For Fences is Self-Locking and Easy to Install

Secure your fence and keep it closed with a gate latch.

HVAC

The Best Box Fans for Any Room in Your Home, Tested

Beat the heat in any room of the house with the simple addition of a box fan, and let a personal box fan keep you cool at work.

Pool Maintenance

No More Gunk: The Best Pool Skimmers for Clear Water

A good skimmer is an absolute necessity for clear and healthy pool water. Dive in to learn how to select the best available skimmer for your pool.

Pool Maintenance

Get Your Pool Ready for the Off-Season With the Best Pool Closing Kits

A good pool closing kit will provide the necessary chemicals to prepare your pool for closing and ensure an easier spring opening.

Walls & Ceilings

Joint Compound vs. Spackle: What’s the Difference? 

Are you repairing a small hole, or hanging new drywall? The answer will determine whether spackle or joint compound is the better material for the job.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

For Instant Shade, I Got This Instead of a Pop-Up Canopy, and I Couldn’t Be Happier

Hot sun, gusty winds, and hard rain are no match for this rugged shelter.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

I Tried Enbrighten Lights and My Yard Has Never Looked Better

From backyard fence to front yard, these lights elevated my outdoor space with zero hassle.

Reviews

After Weeks of Testing, We Found 8 Flashlights That Won’t Flicker Out When You Need Them Most

Evaluated based on brightness, durability, and ease of use, these flashlights are built for both everyday and emergency use.

Cleaning Supplies

This Is Why I Rarely Vacuum or Mop My Floors

Between work, pets, and daily messes, keeping the floors clean used to feel like a full-time job. This little machine quietly changed that.

Reviews

Spin Smarter, Not Harder: Our Favorite Smart Ceiling Fans

Adjust the airflow in your home using your smartphone or voice with one of these smart fans.

Home Security

I Always Do These 5 Things Last Before Heading Out the Door on Vacation

To keep my home safe and secure, I make sure to check these tasks off my pre-vacation to-do list.

Paints & Finishes

Should I Paint My Walls and Trim the Same Color?

Five reasons why people love the look.