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Rule number one: Don't vacuum first.

Benchtop thickness planers make quick work of smoothing and flattening wood boards. We tested the top models on the market—find out which ones aced our hands-on tests.

Roll into the party with cold beverages in the wheeled cooler that suits your style, desired capacity, and budget.

A musty crawl space can harm your home and health. These tested appliances cut humidity in mere hours.

A new zero turn mower provides you with the zero-degree turn radius, wide deck, and speed you need to maintain a large yard.

Eliminate your wasp problem by luring those winged invaders into one of these top traps.

Through months of testing in a variety of conditions, we used them to power everything from small devices to large, power-hungry appliances.

Still using solar stakes or basic bulbs? These app-controlled Govee lights are the upgrade that your patio, garden, or outdoor party space deserves.

They love warm walls, they stink when squished, and they just won’t leave. Use these strategies to get boxelder bugs off your property—and out of your house.

Waiting too long to fix this type of problem could lead to serious safety risks.

We tested the top fence stains—find out which ones performed well enough to earn a spot on our list of the best fence stains.

Now I wish we had done this sooner!

After researching top stump killers, we’ve found six solid options that will solve your yard woes—whether you want to use chemicals or not.

Adding a touch of solar flair, convenience, and security around your property has never been easier than with the best solar gutter lights.

Can spraying an adhesive on mulch keep it from blowing or washing away? We tested and found out.

Easily remove paint that is past its prime with these high-performing paint strippers.

We tested the most popular walkway lights for quality, luminosity, and durability. Before choosing a set for your home, find out how these trending models fared in our hands-on testing.

We tested drill bits specifically designed to make holes in tile. Find out how they fared on various tile types, including ceramic, marble, granite, and more.

These wagons can haul coolers, gear bags, firewood, tools, and even kids, with ease and comfort.

These vacuum storage bags compress bulky clothing and linens for storage and preserve food with the quality vacuum bags that suit your needs and your space.