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Several of the Best Grass Shears laying side by side
Reviews

Even the best lawn mower can miss a spot or two where stubborn grass dodges the mower’s blades. Easily clip back these areas using the best grass shears for a beautifully manicured lawn.

Tumble of Strawberries
Gardening

With a little work up front and attention to strawberry plant care, growing strawberries can be a rewarding garden project.

A group of the best paver sealers on top of pavers in a driveway before testing.
Lawn, Garden & Pool

Paver sealers penetrate to protect masonry from damage, staining, and erosion. We tested the top sealers—find out how they fared.

The Best Deck Sealer Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

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.

Young woman using a saw in a garage with tools on the wall in the background.
Tools

Maximize your power tool battery life by keeping the effects of heat in mind.

A home with excessive outdoor lighting at night.
Outdoor Living

Outdoor lighting should create a safe, inviting space, but if you make some of these common mistakes with your landscape lights, your safety, your sleep, your energy bill, and the environment could suffer.

Several bottles of different concrete sealer brands lined up on a table
Reviews

We put the top concrete sealers on the market through their paces to see which ones offered the best protection. Find out how they fared in our hands-on tests.

The Best Grill Thermometer Options
Grills

Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or making pork chops for two, instant-read grill thermometers spot-check your meal for readiness.

Two people using a spade and a shovel to dig into dirt.
Tools

Spades and shovels might look alike, but these two tools are used a bit differently in the garden.

The Best Fertilizer for Tomatoes Options
Reviews

To grow the best tomatoes, feed them the best tomato plant food. Here’s how to find it.

All knee pads
Tools & Materials

Whether prioritizing extra comfort, knee stability, or protection from falls on hard surfaces, shoppers can read on to find the best knee pads for their needs.

5-blade Dreo smart ceiling fan with light on
Reviews

Any decent fan can cool down a room, but few have the reliable features of this one. Simply put, there's a lot to like about it. Here's why it's my new favorite fan in the house.

Young woman arranging and planting plants at her porch.
DIY

Warm, sunny June days are the perfect time to upgrade your outdoor space, and conquer indoor maintenance that’s best accomplished in nice weather.

Trusted contractor in the kitchen shaking hands with a homeowner
Home Services

You can’t DIY everything, so when you need to outsource labor for a project, we know exactly who you should call. We extensively evaluated hundreds of companies to find the ones you can count on the most.

Cattle panel trellises installed in raised garden beds for growing vining vegetable plants.
Lawn Care & Gardening

Cattle panel trellises are easy to make and sturdy enough to support large vining crops, like pumpkins, gourds, and melons.

Ninja FlexFlame Grill Review FlexFlame set up and ready to go
Grills

Ninja is synonymous with small kitchen appliances, from blenders to air fryers. But grills? The Ninja FlexFlame boasts options and features that rival top grill brands, but I was still skeptical.

Water leak on ceiling of apartment unit.
Repair & Maintenance

Conceal an unsightly water stain on the ceiling—and stop the leak that caused it—with these stain-fighting tips.

Milwaukee Free Tools Memorial Day 2025
Deals

Milwaukee tools are among some of the best. For a limited time, you can score free Milwaukee power tool at The Home Depot. Hurry, this deal won't last long.

Our Reader-Favorite Memorial Day Sales Deals
Deals

Some of our reader- and editor-favorite Memorial Day sales are still live. Act fact, these deals won't last much longer.

Three mice perched on a piece of rope in a house.
Pests

Mice carry disease and, if allowed to reproduce, can cause real damage to a home. If you see one mouse, though, is it safe to assume he is traveling solo or do you have a big problem on your hands?