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Appliances & Cookware

The Best Dual-Fuel Ranges for Baking, Cooking, and More

Dual-fuel ranges offer the advantages of cooking with both gas and electricity.

Deals

Prime Day 2024 Deals—Last Chances to Score $200 Off Robot Mowers

Deals

DeWalt Tools Are Practically 2-For-1 in This Prime Day Sale

Prime Day includes some of our favorite DeWalt tools up to 47 percent off for one more day.

Painting & Finishing

How to Open a Paint Can the Right Way

Pop open a can of paint like a pro! With the correct tools and technique, you'll keep mess to a minimum and make it easier to store your leftovers in between coats.

Deals

This Robotic Pool Cleaner is 45% Off and a Must-Have For Pools

Cleaning your pool doesn't have to be a chore. Prime Day offers the perfect time to score a robotic pool cleaner at a deep discount. Spend more time relaxing in your pool, and less time cleaning.

Deals

The Best $30 I’ll Spend on Prime Day Is on a Mosquito Repellent

A Thermacell mosquito repellent we tested and loved is 25 percent off in Amazon's big sale.

Gardening

How to Split Hostas

Once you have hostas in your yard, you'll always have some to share.

Deals

Buy at the Lowest Prices We’ve Ever Seen: Amazon Prime Day Deals on Our Favorite Things

Amazon Prime Day deals are often hit or miss. We found our testers' top picks of tools, decor, appliances, and more—and at such low prices, we're not gatekeeping.

DIY

Here’s How Your Pool Attracts Bees—And How You Can Keep Them Away (Without Killing Them)

Bees are vital to the ecosystem, but not to your pool party. Understanding the basics of bee behavior can help you encourage them to relocate of their own accord.

Building & Installing

10 Heat-Resilient Materials That Prove Home Building Is Adapting to Climate Change

Keep your home cool and energy-efficient with these innovative technologies.

Water Heaters

Heat Pump Water Heater vs. Tankless: 5 Key Comparisons

Which water heater is best for your home?

Generators

Can a Portable Power Station Run the Whole Home? Anker’s Latest Does

Powering all of your essential appliances during the next blackout is easy with the Anker SOLIX F3800 and Home Power Panel.

Walls & Ceilings

How to Patch Plaster Walls

Repairing holes in plaster walls is easy with some patching plaster, a few tools, and a little bit of practice.

Gardening

The Year’s Best Plant Bargains Are On Now—But Read This Before You Buy

Growing conditions tend to be less than ideal in July, however, with these expert tips you can take advantage of the deep discounts your local gardening center is offering.

DIY

8 Gazebo Plans for Building a Shaded Hangout in Your Yard

Let one of these downloadable plans guide you in building a DIY gazebo to add style, charm, and comfort to your yard.

Roofing

Asphalt Shingles 101

Learn everything you need to know about asphalt shingles—their type, style, color choices, cost and durability.

Deck, Patio & Porch

How to Build a Brick Patio

Few do-it-yourself weekend projects deliver the beauty, utility, and overall satisfaction that building a brick patio does.

Reviews

The Best Sprinkler Valves for Well-Watered Plants and Grass

Replacing a worn sprinkler valve isn’t complicated. Find out what different valves do and how to choose one that best suits your sprinkler system.

Gardening

8 Edible Ground Covers for Foodscape Gardens

Get more out of your foodscape garden by growing these adaptable ground covers for edible leaves, fruit, and flowers.

Reviews

The Best Solar Post Cap Lights for Your Deck or Fence

Keep the party going late into the evening with solar post cap lights to illuminate your deck or yard.