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Deals

Be Prepared for Severe Weather With These Hot Generator Deals During Amazon’s Spring Sale

Amazon’s Spring Sale just made storm prep more affordable–this DuroMax generator deal is $800 off! Act fast!

Deals

Our Editors Can’t Pass Up These Outdoor Power Tool Deals During Amazon’s Spring Sale

Amazon is slashing prices on outdoor power tools–here are the 5 best deals from this year's Spring Sale.

Deals

These Are the Best Power Tool Deals I’m Adding to My Cart During Amazon’s Spring Sale

Amazon’s Spring Sale is underway, and some of the deals include power tools up to 48% off.

Gardening

5 Cheap Seed-Spacing Tricks Every Home Gardener Should Know

Before you toss that old ice cube tray or coffee can into the garbage or recycling bin, consider reusing it in your garden.

Gardening

This Is The Garden Type Tailored to Your House Style

Experts share their tips on how to choose landscaping that works best with your house style.

Fences

How Much Concrete Do I Need Per Fence Post?

A sturdy fence begins with a few concrete-filled holes in the ground. Here's how to do the math on how much concrete to buy.

Reviews

My Hack for Keeping My Arms Scratch-Free While Gardening

Goodbye scratched arms. These are my absolute favorite gardening sleeves.

Reviews

This Small But Mighty Power Station Packs Bigtime Power for Under $300

The EcoFlow River 3 Plus supplies all the power I need in camp, and it can back up my home appliances in a pinch.

Tools & Materials

7 Right Angle Clamps That Will Help Streamline Your Next Woodworking Project

Make joining wood at right angles easier with these top angle clamps.

Tools & Materials

We Glued, Clamped, and Pulled—Here Are the Construction Adhesives That Didn’t Budge

Not all building adhesives are created equal. We put them through extreme stress, and the results might surprise you.

Reviews

After Firing Hundreds of Nails, Our Favorite Nail Gun for Fencing Outperformed All Others

Nail guns can be a fast, efficient way to put up fencing—but buy the wrong tool and your fence might not survive the first strong storm. After hours of testing, we found the best nail guns for any fencing project.

Lawn & Garden

Want to Banish Weeds From Your Lawn Once and For All? Join Us For Our Next Webinar!

Save the date: Thursday, April 10 at 1:30 EDT.

Exterior

The Farmer’s Almanac Makes Its Spring 2025 Weather Predictions

Buckle up. Plus, the latest real estate news, hurricane season reminders, deals and sales, and more.

DIY

How to Measure a Chainsaw Bar and Chain

Does your chainsaw need new parts, but you have no idea how long a chainsaw bar or chain your tool requires? Here's how to measure them.

DIY

This is How Much It Really Costs to Convert a Shed to a Home

A viral TikTok video shows how a couple transformed a shed into a beautiful home. We did the research and reached out to an expert to see just how much a project like that costs.

Plumbing Supplies

We Vetted The 8 Best Electric Tankless Water Heaters to Save Space and Cut Costs

Affordable, relatively easy to install, and able to reduce hot-water costs substantially, an electric tankless water heater provides numerous benefits. This in-depth guide can help shoppers find the best one.

Reviews

Can the Porter-Cable Dovetail Jig Really Live Up to Its Hype?

I never expected this dovetail jig to be the missing piece between me and my next woodworking project.

Gardening

7 Escape Artist Plants You Should Always Keep Contained

Some invasive plants can spread quickly and threaten your landscape. Learn how to keep them under control.

Flooring

How to Install Vinyl Plank Flooring

While today’s quality is a far cry from the peel-and-stick vinyl of yesteryear, installing vinyl plank flooring is just as simple. Here’s how to get the job done.

Architecture

30 Kit Homes You Can Buy and Build Yourself

For those who’ve always wanted to build their own tiny home or garden room, the prospect may now be more realistic than ever! Find the perfect kit that suits your style, your property, and your budget.