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Best Bug Zappers
Reviews

Don’t waste time chasing pests around your home—get an indoor bug zapper to do the job for you.

DeWalt Free Power Tools at Lowe's
Deals

DeWalt’s brushless 12V lineup just got better—buy a drill/driver or impact driver kit and score a FREE high-torque wrench, demo saw, or multi-tool.

Xeriscape landscaping ideas shown in a home landscape.
Landscaping

Borrow from xeriscape landscaping principles to make any yard both resilient and beautiful.

A person sanding a wood desk getting ready to refinish it.
Painting & Finishing

Follow these steps to give your tired, worn-out wood furniture a makeover.

A woman stands in front of an electric fan to cool off.
Cooling

Cooling a room with a fan is possible—but only if you do it the right way.

Best pool cover pumps
Pool Maintenance

Protect the cover that protects your pool with one of these top pool cover pumps.

A group of the best pedestal fans in a home before testing.
Appliances & Cookware

A quality pedestal fan can be the perfect solution for cooling a warm room or ventilating a garage. Check out the best-performing models from our hands-on testing.

A family loading the dishwasher together.
Appliances

And you don't need to buy a whole new appliance to get it!

Outdoor misting fans group
HVAC

Outdoor misting fans are an excellent solution for beating the summer heat.

DIYer and interior designer Dawn Allen's combo hutch project before.
Easy DIY Projects

The trim details make all the difference.

Shark FlexBreeze Deal
Deals

For a limited time, you can score our favorite cordless fan at its lowest price ever.

Best Landscape Fabrics laid out
Lawn, Garden & Pool

Once you’ve got your planting setup dialed in, this simple product might be your best bet for holding pesky weeds at bay.

DeWalt Tools Marked down at The Home Depot for Dewalt Deals
Deals

I’ve used DeWalt’s 20V MAX tools on countless jobs. At $450 off, this is one of the best-value bundles I’ve seen on pro-grade cordless gear.

Group shot of Best Backsaws
Hand Tools

Sometimes overlooked, back saws are versatile tools that offer control and precision that just isn’t possible with powered saws.

Covers and All installed over grill on a veranda
Outdoor Furniture

Have uniquely shaped outdoor furniture or cookware? Protect it from the elements with a custom-fit cover that can really weather storms.

The Best Bird Deterrent Options
Reviews

Birds are beautiful, but they can be significant pests in your garden and on your property. The best bird deterrents keep these creatures at bay to protect your landscape.

Older hardwood flooring with scratches and signs of wear.
Flooring

Whether the issue is minor imperfections or major gouges, learn how to restore your hardwoods to their original unblemished beauty

A stainless steel wash basin with rusty sink drain hole, plug hole and chain in sink.
Cleaning & Organizing

Readily available, effective ingredients such as vinegar or Bar Keepers Friend can get your stainless looking new again.

A tick crawling on a gardener's shirt.
Garden Pests

Stick to these recommendations to keep yourself and others safe while tending to your outdoor plants.

Smart plugs group photo
Tech & Electronics

Home automation is only getting better. Smart plugs help increase the intelligence of your old-school devices, inexpensively bringing your home into the 21st century.