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The Best HVAC Companies Options
Reviews

The Best HVAC Service Companies in America

Looking to install a new HVAC system, or maintain your current one? Here are homeowners’ options for the best HVAC companies.

The Best Plumbing Services Options
Reviews

The Best Plumbing Services in America, Vetted

Hiring a reliable plumber can be a lifesaver when leaks, clogs, and other plumbing problems occur. The best plumbing services offer expertise and top-notch service, whether the issue is small or large.

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Home Services

4 of the Best Termite Control Companies in America Today

Termites can cause irreparable damage to homes and properties. Homeowners can remedy a termite problem immediately with the best termite control company for the job.

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Home Services

The 6 Best Pest Control Companies

Unwanted pests, such as termites or rodents, can be a homeowner’s worst nightmare. Hiring one of the best pest control companies offers peace of mind that the creatures will be eliminated.

The Best Landscaping Companies Options
Home Services

The Best Landscaping Companies

Homeowners can keep gardens growing and grass green—and increase curb appeal—by hiring the best landscaping company for the job.

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Deals

Give the Gift Dad Really Wants Thanks to These Deals at The Home Depot

Score major savings on tools, grills, outdoor gear, and more at The Home Depot’s Father’s Day savings event. You can even score free shipping!

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Lighting

We Tested More Than a Dozen Outdoor String Lights, But These Are the 7 Best

The right outdoor lighting boosts ambiance and sets the mood for after-dusk entertaining. See which popular lights fared best in our hands-on testing.

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Pests

How to Get Rid of Water Bugs

No matter what name is used to refer to water bugs, most people want them far, far away from their homes. Learn how to get rid of water bugs and prevent future infestations.

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Buying

Will a Brand New Home Ever Cost Less Than an Existing One? It’s Trending That Way

Buying a new home might make more sense now than ever.

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Lighting

Our 8 Favorite Outdoor LED Strip Lights Are the Best and Brightest

Easy to install and even easier to use, LED strip lights open up a world of stunning outdoor illumination options.

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Reviews

We Tested 11 Pairs of Grass Shears—These 8 Are a Cut Above the Rest 

Even the best lawn mower can miss a spot or two where stubborn grass dodges the mower’s blades. Easily clip back these areas using the best grass shears for a beautifully manicured lawn.

Tumble of Strawberries
Gardening

How to Grow Strawberries

With a little work up front and attention to strawberry plant care, growing strawberries can be a rewarding garden project.

A group of the best paver sealers on top of pavers in a driveway before testing.
Lawn, Garden & Pool

We Tested the Best Paver Sealers for 3 Weeks to Find the Top Products for Protecting Your Patio

Paver sealers penetrate to protect masonry from damage, staining, and erosion. We tested the top sealers—find out how they fared.

The Best Deck Sealer Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

We Put the 7 Best Deck Sealers to the Test. Here’s How They Performed—and Which You Should Choose

We tried out today’s top deck sealers to see how well they really work. Protect your deck from damage caused by sunlight, moisture, and foot traffic with the products that excelled in our hands-on tests.

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Tools

This Is the One Place You Should Never Store Power Tool Batteries

Maximize your power tool battery life by keeping the effects of heat in mind.

A home with excessive outdoor lighting at night.
Outdoor Living

7 Outdoor Lighting Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

Outdoor lighting should create a safe, inviting space, but if you make some of these common mistakes with your landscape lights, your safety, your sleep, your energy bill, and the environment could suffer.

A group of 5 of the best robot mowers on a lawn before testing.
Mowers

We’ve Tested 14 Robot Lawn Mowers; These 6 Are the Best

Our favorite automatic mowers feature easy programming, accurate navigation, and consistently high-quality cuts.

Several bottles of different concrete sealer brands lined up on a table
Reviews

After 3 Weeks of Hands-On Testing, Here Are Best Concrete Sealers to Protect Against Stains

We put the top concrete sealers on the market through their paces to see which ones offered the best protection. Find out how they fared in our hands-on tests.

The Best Grill Thermometer Options
Grills

We Tested the Best Grill Thermometers for Perfectly Cooked Food, Every Time

Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or making pork chops for two, instant-read grill thermometers spot-check your meal for readiness.

Two people using a spade and a shovel to dig into dirt.
Tools

Do You Know the Difference Between a Spade and a Shovel? What All DIY Landscapers Need to Know

Spades and shovels might look alike, but these two tools are used a bit differently in the garden.