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The Greenworks 40V cordless pole saw in action trimming a tree branch
Reviews

The Greenworks 40V Pole Saw Cuts High Branches With No Ladder Required

From trimming trees to removing high branches from the safety of the ground, this battery-powered pole chainsaw could be a great option for some shoppers.

Westinghouse WGen9500DF Generator on concrete driveway with large cords plugged in.
Reviews

Dual-Fuel Dynamo: A Westinghouse WGen9500DF Generator Review

When the lights go out, this powerful Westinghouse generator starts up at the push of a button. Find out how it fared in hands-on testing.

A person actively using the Makita right-angle drill
Reviews

Drilling in Tight Spaces: A Makita Right-Angle Drill Review

A right-angle drill is a game changer for drilling in restricted spaces. Find out how the Makita XAD05T fared in hands-on testing.

Tall, black Solo Stove Tower Patio Heater on lawn in front of evergreen tree.
Reviews

Solo Stove Tower Patio Heater Review: Expectation vs. Performance

I had high hopes for the new wood pellet–fueled product. It didn’t disappoint.

A person pouring a large bag of the best winter grass fertilizer into a push spreader that's sitting on a bricked walkway next to a lawn
Reviews

The Best Winter Grass Fertilizers, Vetted

Apply a lawn fertilizer late in the growing season to help your grass withstand harsh winter conditions and provide it with essential nutrients for next spring.

Worx leaf mulcher set up next to a pile of leaves
Reviews

This Worx Leaf Mulcher Grinds 53 Gallons of Leaves Per Minute

Leave the work of bagging leaves behind with this efficient electric leaf mulcher.

A close-up of a person making an adjustment on the Wen drywall sander
Reviews

Wen Drywall Sander: It Performed with Power and Versatility in Our Tests

No one likes sanding drywall compound. Get it done quickly and with much less mess using this variable-speed drywall sander.

A top-down view of the Hisense wi-fi dehumidifier showing it's settings and controls
Reviews

The Hisense Wi-Fi Dehumidifier Created a More Comfortable Home in Our Tests

Is this high-tech dehumidifier worth the cost, or is the price just soaking customers for a few extra bucks? Find out in this dehumidifier review.

The Schumacher portable power station and jump starter set up and ready to use on a work table
Reviews

Does The Schumacher Portable Power Station Do More Than Jump a Dead Battery?

From its impressive power to its portability, there are plenty of good reasons to get charged up about this portable jump starter.

The DeWalt mechanics tool set open on a workbench
Reviews

This Mechanics Tool Set Delivers the Quality You Expect From the DeWalt Name

With its excellent build quality and well-curated selection of tools, this kit is ideal for the serious home mechanic.

A person kneeling by a pool to add the best pool stabilizer option to the water
Reviews

The Best Pool Stabilizers

Protect your chlorine from UV rays and keep your pool water crystal clear with one of these effective pool stabilizers.

New Appliances that Look Like Retro Appliances Options
Interior

15 New Appliances That Look Like Retro Appliances

Embrace your nostalgic side with one of these vintage-inspired retro appliances.

Upscale suburbs with gold course, lake, houses and roof tops
Real Estate

15 of the Cheapest Places to Buy a House in the U.S.

The secret to snagging a home in your price range? Purchase one in the right location. These American cities rank high on affordability.  

View of neighborhood with fall leaves on the ground
Lawn & Garden

16 Leaf-Raking Lessons No One Ever Taught You

Raking leaves is an inescapable autumn task for many homeowners, but it doesn't have to be arduous. Here’s how to speed through the task—or decide whether to rake at all.

Bright porch light at night with a swarm of flying insects around it.
Lawn & Garden

Do LED Lights Attract Bugs? What All Homeowners Should Know

Selecting LED lights with the right wavelength can diminish the attraction of insects while also cutting down on light pollution.

How Much Does It Cost to Paint a Ceiling?
Interior

How Much Does It Cost to Paint a Ceiling?

The cost to paint a ceiling ranges from $150 to $550, with many homeowners spending $250 to get rid of old stains or outdated colors and achieve a fresh new look.

Carrion Crow (Corvus corone)
Lawn & Garden

How to Attract Crows to Your Yard: 11 Methods That Work

Discover the pros of having crows as close neighbors and try these proven methods to attract the highly intelligent and entertaining birds to your property.

Two senior adults looking at the back of their house standing in the back garden on the grass. Senior man and woman arm in arm looking at home.
Real Estate

12 Ways to Trace a Home’s History

Curious about your home's previous owners, or whether any historically significant events took place at your address? Your walls won't talk, so you'll have to get your intel elsewhere.

Modern toilet in bathroom
Interior

How to Replace a Toilet Seat in Less Than 30 Minutes

Slipping and sliding on a commode seat that just won't stay in place? Swap it out for a new toilet seat.

BV Readers' Projects
Exterior

The Fastest-Growing Home Improvement Project Actually Has Nothing to Do With the Home

EV charger installation was the surprising top project BobVila.com readers took on in September.