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Pop open a can of paint like a pro! With the correct tools and technique, you'll keep mess to a minimum and make it easier to store your leftovers in between coats.

Cleaning your pool doesn't have to be a chore. Prime Day offers the perfect time to score a robotic pool cleaner at a deep discount. Spend more time relaxing in your pool, and less time cleaning.

A Thermacell mosquito repellent we tested and loved is 25 percent off in Amazon's big sale.

Once you have hostas in your yard, you'll always have some to share.

Amazon Prime Day deals are often hit or miss. We found our testers' top picks of tools, decor, appliances, and more—and at such low prices, we're not gatekeeping.

Bees are vital to the ecosystem, but not to your pool party. Understanding the basics of bee behavior can help you encourage them to relocate of their own accord.

Keep your home cool and energy-efficient with these innovative technologies.

Which water heater is best for your home?

Powering all of your essential appliances during the next blackout is easy with the Anker SOLIX F3800 and Home Power Panel.

Repairing holes in plaster walls is easy with some patching plaster, a few tools, and a little bit of practice.

Growing conditions tend to be less than ideal in July, however, with these expert tips you can take advantage of the deep discounts your local gardening center is offering.

A compact, lightweight carpet sweeper helps keep floors free of dust, dander, and debris without a heavy vacuum.

Let one of these downloadable plans guide you in building a DIY gazebo to add style, charm, and comfort to your yard.

Learn everything you need to know about asphalt shingles—their type, style, color choices, cost and durability.

Few do-it-yourself weekend projects deliver the beauty, utility, and overall satisfaction that building a brick patio does.

Replacing a worn sprinkler valve isn’t complicated. Find out what different valves do and how to choose one that best suits your sprinkler system.

Get more out of your foodscape garden by growing these adaptable ground covers for edible leaves, fruit, and flowers.

Keep the party going late into the evening with solar post cap lights to illuminate your deck or yard.

Don’t get caught off-guard by disaster.

Powerful, durable, and easy to squeeze, these could be the tin snips you’ve been looking for.