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They're among the handiest tools for gardening and landscaping, but lopper blades occasionally need sharpening to keep them working well.

Keep your lawn or garden well irrigated while minimizing wasteful overspray on driveways and sidewalks with a good oscillating sprinkler.

Master your landscaping routine with one of these premium hose-end sprayers, all of which excelled in our hands-on testing.

Enjoy warm afternoons while staying comfortable in the shade of a reliable patio umbrella.

Able to supply 3,000 watts of electricity, this solar generator can power equipment for camping trips, appliances during power outages, and more.

Whether you need an electricity backup system at home or portable power for travel, this power station delivers.

The best gas-powered string trimmers will tidy the edges of your yard and maintain its appearance while preventing water damage and staining on fence boards, sheds, and garden-bed edging blocks.

Flowers and ornamentals grow better in a weed-free environment. Find out how to rid a garden of weeds in an environmentally safe manner.

Which entry doors offer the best energy efficiency, security, and return on investment? Learn whether a fiberglass or steel front door is a better choice for your home.

Painting cabinets isn't a beginner's task. Are you up for the job—and are your cabinets worth salvaging?

Fully upgrade the kitchen or pick and choose which appliances need to be replaced with this list of top kitchen appliance brands.

Visual appeal is understandably a big part of choosing a kitchen worktop, but how will the material perform? Here are the key facts to know before your next kitchen remodel.

To find the sink that works in your specific kitchen, start by considering which brand is right for you.

Over your outdated laminate? Learn how to refresh your kitchen and bathroom surfaces in a weekend—and on a budget.

Discover clever (and mostly free) ways to start seeds, irrigate, and control pests in the garden—without buying more stuff.

These unique and often unknown herbs offer culinary, medicinal, pest resistance, and cleaning benefits.

Keep your above-ground pool clean and in top shape to extend its lifespan, avoid costly repairs, and enjoy a summer full of fun.

Come home to a healthy lawn and garden by planning ahead and preparing plants for your absence.

Repairing a leaky faucet is a straightforward process that can prolong the life of the fixture—and save you big money on your water bill.

Plus, in today's news digest: the best date for putting a house on the market, a TikTok bathroom reveal gone viral, and more.