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One of the Best Whole House Dehumidifiers installed on the floor of an unfinished basement
Reviews

These Whole-House Dehumidifiers Cut Energy Costs and Make Humid Months Bearable

If you’re dealing with clammy indoor air and paying lots in energy costs to combat it, a whole-house dehumidifier could be the best solution.

The Best Wasp Spray Options
Reviews

The 6 Best Wasp Sprays for Safe and Quick Wasp Nest Control

Take back your yard with a wasp spray that works fast and keeps you out of harm’s way.

Ace Hardware slashes prices on yard tools with prices as low as $21.99
Deals

Ace Hardware is Slashing Prices on Fall Cleanup—Prices As Low as $21.99

Four sturdy outdoor tools are marked down this week—just in time for late-summer digging and cleanup.

A selection of the best paint edgers
Paint Needs

6 Best Paint Edgers That Deliver Professional Results Every Time

Skip the painter’s tape in favor of one of these handy paint edgers. You’ll save time and money and still achieve clean, crisp, professional results without drips or smears.

The Best Mops for Wood Floors Option
Appliances & Cookware

After 24 Hours of Hands-On Testing, These Are Our 5 Best Mops for Keeping Wood Floors Spotless

These mops will keep your wood floors stunning for years—and with minimal effort.

Woman holding her head while feeling stressed from the mess in the kitchen
Cleaning & Organizing

5 Minimizing Tips Organization Pros Swear By

From reinventing your gift wish list to keeping other people’s junk from entering your home, you’ll want to try these strategies.

Six of the Best Dethatching Rake Options laying on a grass lawn
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Dethatching Rakes for a Healthy Lawn, Tested

Remove that thick layer of dead grass choking your yard with a high-quality dethatching rake and let your lawn breathe.

Pipishell Full-Motion TV Wall Mount extended
Tech & Electronics

The Best TV Wall Mounts for Flat Screens

Find out which features make a TV wall mount the best type for your viewing style.

Person uses plastic putty knife to fill hole in drywall with joint compound.
Walls & Ceilings

The Dos and Don’ts of Repairing Drywall

Got a gouge in that gypsum board? Fix it the right way, with the right materials, and your wall will look good as new.

The best garage door openers option installed in a clean garage that's set up for watching sports
Tech & Electronics

Our Favorite Garage Door Opener is Feature-Packed and Surprisingly Affordable

Raise the garage door while elevating the ability to control it with one of these top garage door openers.

Ask the Team: how to get rid of voles
Easy DIY Projects

You Asked, We Answered: Our Expert Advice For Your Real Projects, Questions, and Home Issues

In this first edition of Ask the Team, we answer questions about our deck cleaner recipe, getting rid of voles, revitalizing oxidized patio furniture, and more.

plant propagation - planting seed
House Plants

The Controversial Hack for Free Plants Is Dividing Gardeners—And It May Even Be Illegal

You may be guilty of what many people are now considering a crime. We tell you about "proplifting" and more in today's news digest.

Scan to see if plugs are overheating
Tech & Electronics

The Best Thermal Cameras to Identify Issues and Avoid Drilling Holes

A thermal camera can help you find problems with your electrical, HVAC, or plumbing system. Find out what happened when we tested a top model.

A person adjusting an outdoor TV antenna
Tech & Electronics

Yes, You Need An Outdoor Antenna for More Free TV Channels—These Are The Best

Cut the cord and start enjoying free local and cable broadcast channels with any of these top-notch outdoor TV antennas.

Person wearing nitrile gloves brushes polyurethane onto a board outdoors.
Appliances & Cookware

Our Favorite Kitchen Table Finish is Unbelievably Easy to Apply

Revive and protect a tired kitchen table with one of these attractive, durable finishes.

Ants swarm over a peony bud, attracted by the sweet sticky substance it oozes.
Garden Pests

5 Plants That Ants Love (and You Won’t Want to Plant Around Your House Perimeter)

Keep an eye out for ants if you have these plants, and take some precautions to keep them at bay.

The Best Hedge Shears Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Hedge Shears, Tested and Reviewed

A high-quality pair of shears is essential for pruning, trimming, and sculpting your hedges.

Moss growing on a slate roof.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Moss From a Roof

Moss on the roof might give your home a pastoral vibe, but it can also cause damage. Follow these steps to get rid of roof moss and keep it from coming back.

A man is opening a toolbox at his new home.
Workshop

The Case for Keeping a Tool Box on Every Level of the House

Save time, prevent accidents, and stay better organized with multiple tool boxes.

Lowe's Kobalt Days are Live Score Kobalt Tools Under $99
Deals

Act Now: Score Kobalt Tools for Under $100 During Lowe’s Kobalt Days

Kobalt’s most popular 24V tools just dropped to $99. Contractors, DIYers, and weekend warriors gear up now without wrecking your budget.