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First-Time Tool Kit
Hand Tools

We’ve put together a collection of durable, high-performance equipment you can purchase without breaking the bank.

A garden path is lined by native plants, mulch, and large stones.
Gardening

Choosing native plants for the garden protects the planet, helps wildlife, and lessens outdoor chores without sacrificing the beauty of blooms or greenery.

A person kneeling down to spray Sunday Weed Warrior Grass and Weed Killer on a specific area in a flower garden.
Deals

Once-a-season deals like this one also don't last for very long. Sunday has slashed 50 percent off its custom lawn care plan.

Harbor Freight Coupons Expire January 21
Deals

Enjoy incredible savings on generators, air compressors, tools, and more.

Somebody dispersing coffee grounds with a teaspoon into the soil of a small raised garden bed.
Lawn & Garden

Done with your morning brew? Don't toss the grounds. Using coffee grounds for plants is grounded in fact, and it has several specific gardening benefits.

A group of the best tarps in their packaging before testing.
DIY

Tarps are essential for protecting outdoor items from the elements. I tested several best-selling tarps to find the best of the best—check out which ones earned top marks.

A person using the Harper Convertible Hand Truck to move a heavy 5-gallon bucket.
DIY

Sometimes, the only way to move a heavy item is with a hand truck or a dolly. Find out what happened when I tested a model that claims to be both.

Ideas for Landscape Borders
Lawn & Garden

Set your flowering shrubs, vegetable gardens, and mulched tree beds apart from your lawn with more than a dozen easy-to-install decorative landscape edging products.

A couple is seen embracing in front of a beige house.
Home Finance

Shoppers who can’t find their dream home on the market might decide to build their home from the ground up instead. Knowing how to finance building a house can help make the whole process run more smoothly.

30 of the Best Eco-Friendly Products for the Home
Reviews

Do the planet a solid with these top picks.

A person watering her rooftop garden.
Gardening

Find your happy place with a great view by creating a rooftop garden where you can relax, garden, and grow food, while providing many environmental benefits to the community.

The WoodLink Heritage Farms Squirrel-Resistant Feeder filled with seed during testing.
Deck, Patio & Porch

Easy viewing and sturdy construction are just 2 of the many reasons our product testers named this feeder “Best Overall.”

An unseen person wipes away shower wall tile grime, leaving behind a clean white streak.
Cleaning & Organizing

Whether you hope to fix that funky smell in the washing machine or remove unsightly grout stains, this Q&A will help you breeze through your spring cleaning checklist.

Bostitch Palm Nailer A person using the Bostitch PN100K Impact Nailer Kit to install framing during testing.
DIY

Palm nailers are indispensable for driving nails in tight spots. Find out what happened when I tested a popular model.

A person using the Fiskars Stand-Up Weed Puller to pull a dandelion during testing.
Lawn Care & Gardening

Keeping a lawn lush and weed-free requires continuous effort, but I found a weed-pulling tool that makes it easier.

A view of a beautiful kitchen with wooden cabinets.
Cabinets

Homeowners can have a total kitchen refresh for less than the cost of a kitchen remodel by transforming the appearance of the existing cabinets. Cabinet refacing costs $7,220 on average or between $4,501 and $10,546.

A view of hardwood flooring samples.
Flooring

When the time comes to refinish hardwood flooring, it pays to shop around for the best price. The cost to refinish hardwood floors ranges from $1,098 to $2,653, with the national average at $1,869.

A group of the Best Shower Tile Cleaners on a counter before testing.
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

An effective shower tile cleaner helps to provide a safe and enjoyable shower experience.

A view of a worker fixing an electrical component.
Skills & Techniques

Fewer and fewer people are choosing to pursue careers in the skilled trades—but the demand for skilled labor is projected to increase in these 5 industries.

A group of the best quiet air compressors in front of a garage door before testing.
Power Tools

Reduce noise levels and increase productivity with these powerful tools.