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Over-the-sill air conditioners feature a unique design, but are they worth the cool cash? Use this guide to learn what we found out through hands-on testing.

Keep a cooling flow of air on your face and neck wherever you go with one of these hands-free portable fans.

Pellet smokers, propane grills, charcoal grills, indoor grills, and grilling accessories are marked down at prices starting under $60.

Refresh your patio with 20% off Outer's weather-resistant sofas, dining sets, sectionals, fire pits, and more during the brand's annual OuterWeek event.

Using the wrong type of pipe can lead to toxic chemical leaching, burst pipes, and costly water damage. Here’s what to know so you can pick the right pipe for the job.

Though they look similar, these inexpensive wood alternatives aren't interchangeable.

I put these robot pool skimmers through real-world testing to find out which ones are worth buying.

Walmart cut $290 off the top-rated Dyson V8 Absolute, featuring dual cleaner heads, whole-home HEPA filtration, and specialized attachments for pet hair, hard floors, and cars.

GrillArt’s grill brush uses a safe wound design that’s very effective for cleaning grill grates of all types.

Quiet, portable, and easy to use, these swamp coolers can help you beat the summer heat without blowing your budget.

The right choice for you depends on your budget, lifestyle, and how much deck maintenance you're willing to do.

Home Depot’s BOGO includes two high-performance 4Ah batteries and your choice of 18 free Ryobi tools, including a pet stick vacuum, impact wrench, brad nailer, and leaf blower.

With a 2-meter sensing cable, audible alarm, and notifications that go right to your phone, this water leak detector alerts you to unexpected moisture before it turns into a major maintenance issue.

Save on socket sets, impact sockets, ratchets, adapters, and individual sizes from DeWalt, Milwaukee, Gearwrench, Klein Tools, Sunex, and Makita.

Save $100 on a 60V mower, get a brushless impact driver kit for less than $65, and shop more Greenworks lawn tools starting at $119.99.

Extend your growing season and keep your garden beds full by putting these crops and colorful plants in the ground this August.

If the flies houseplants and seedlings are getting on your last nerve, here’s how you get them to bug off.

Save $100 on an M18 FUEL blower kit, get two M18 5.0Ah batteries for $199, and shop dozens of Milwaukee power tools, hand tools, Packout gear, and accessories.

You don't need a big budget to make a great first impression.

Harness the power of the sun to warm your pool while protecting the water from dust, insects, and UV rays.