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If pure power is your top priority, the Oupes Mega 1 delivers.

Facial recognition technology isn’t just for your phone anymore. I tested the Lockly Visage to see how well it works as a front door lock—and whether it’s actually secure enough to trust.

Earthy, classic, retro, and neutral, the color-of-the-year picks for 2026 are warm, comforting, and subdued.

Designed with smart-home users in mind, this plug and outlet offer seamless integration with Apple Home, Samsung SmartThings, Alexa, and Google Home.

This month brings colorful leaves, cool breezes, and Halloween trick-or-treaters. It's also the perfect time to finish outdoor maintenance, brush up on your fire safety knowledge, and winterize your lawn before the cold temperatures really set in.

A decorative bathroom mirror enhances the vibe of a bathroom and works a little magic at the same time, giving the illusion of a brighter or larger space. Upgrade your bathroom’s style by swapping out your current mirror for something new.

Thanks to its smart navigation, quiet operation, and neat, even cuts, this mower helps users spend less time on lawncare and more time enjoying the outdoors.

Illuminate your yard or balcony and create a festive atmosphere with a string of eco-friendly solar lights.

If buzzing, biting pests are killing your patio vibes, give them the boot with one of these top mosquito repellents.

Arguably, the most important equipment on the job, good workwear allows you to be more productive while staying safe and comfortable.

We drilled, sawed, nailed, sprayed, and more to put dozens of the latest power tools to the test for BobVila.com’s Tool of the Year Awards. These were the standouts.

The right accessories can make a good tool great.

Stay organized and stay comfortable with some of the most innovative new releases for your garage or shop. Our favorites can help you make the most of your space.

Mowing grass or moving snow, these new tools do it quickly, quietly, and with less strain on the operator.

From precise measuring to heavy-duty cutting, these tools impressed us with their build quality, design, and performance.

Looking for a handy new gizmo that can make life easier or unexpectedly better? Check out these interesting devices.

Keeping a home spotless is no small chore, but these cleaning tools make it easier, with user-friendly features and results that speak for themselves.

These new and improved home improvement tools eliminate typical pain points to make you more productive.

Some tools make work easier. Every so often, a tool comes along that doesn’t just improve performance—it transforms the way you build.

Install new closet shelves quickly and easily for more organized storage space.