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Brisk It’s techy backyard cooker promised hands-off smoking from setup to shutdown. I wanted to see if it could actually deliver tender, smoky results without the babysitting.

Up to 35% off Keter storage sheds—limited-time Shedtember savings on bestsellers.

The right tomato cage can make your tomato plants happier, healthier and more prolific.

Our tested picks make it easy to clean your car with just the right pressure—no damage, no streaks, and no hassle.

A backup generator doesn’t have to create a racket. Find out what happened when we tested models advertised as being quiet.

From impact drivers to mowers, these Kobalt tool deals at Lowe’s offer big savings for DIYers and pros alike.

Your perfect lawn is right around the corner. Here’s all you need to know about growing grass from seed—and how long you can expect to wait.

Prized for their ability to suck up sawdust, debris, and even standing water, these workshop warriors are a must for heavy-duty cleanups. We tested top-rated models to find out how well they cleaned.

The Bob Vila team loves free tools and accessories. We're sharing our love of tools and deals with this list of freebie deals.

Solar flood lights offer a measure of security and illumination without access to an electrical outlet. I tested some of the top solar flood lights on the market to determine if they were as bright—and as good—as their manufacturers claim.

Small but mighty—Ryobi’s USB Lithium tools are smaller than full-size drills and saws — perfect for DIYers, crafters, and hobbyists. Right now at The Home Depot, each one comes with a free 2.0Ah battery (a $24.97 value).

As they say, and ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

When repairing a favorite vase, mug, or other ceramic object, the right adhesive can make all the difference.

Make use of your garage year-round by installing a garage door insulation kit. After testing 5 options, our top pick was efficient and incredibly easy to install.

Attaching one of these clump-busting blades to your mower can help make your lawn more beautiful and healthy.

A good framing tool belt will keep essential tools handy as you undertake carpentry projects at the jobsite or home workshop. We spent hours testing various framing tool belts to find the top six.

After putting dozens of corded and battery-powered lawn mowers through our hands-on tests, we awarded the top performers.

We tried out today’s top deck sealers to see how well they really work. Protect your deck from damage caused by sunlight, moisture, and foot traffic with the products that excelled in our hands-on tests.

We researched over 30 option and our top option offers comfort and control. See how we ranked our other tested caulking guns.

Gain control over who enters your property with one of these quality automatic gate openers.