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The Best Deck Sealer Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

We Put the 7 Best Deck Sealers to the Test. Here’s How They Performed—and Which You Should Choose

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.

The Best Caulking Guns Options
Tools & Materials

This Was the Only Caulking Gun I Could Use One-Handed Comfortably

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

The best automatic gate opener. option attached to a closed gate
Reviews

After Extensive Research, These Are Our Best Automatic Gate Openers for Driveway Security of 2025

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

Full System
Reviews

Why I Chose Culligan to Protect My Home from Hard Water Damage

When I replaced my 15-year-old water softener, I did not anticipate exactly how much more efficient and intuitive this new model from Culligan would be.

The Best Ladders for Gutter Cleaning Option
Reviews

We Tested the Best Ladders for Gutter Cleaning, And Our Favorite Makes Extending a Breeze

We’ve tested all kinds of ladders. When it comes to cleaning out your home’s rain gutters, these are the ones to trust.

The Best Furniture Brands Options
Furniture & Decor

The 20 Best Furniture Brands of 2025 for a Stylish and Cozy Home

Refresh your home decor with cozy bedroom sets, chic dining room tables, functional outdoor furniture, and much more from these best furniture brands.

The Best Compost Bins Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The 8 Best Compost Bins 

Transform unsightly organic waste into a nutrient-rich soil additive with a compost bin and feed your garden for less.

Home Depot viral Grand Duchess Balsam Fir is Back in Stock
Deals

The Viral Home Depot Christmas Tree is Back—Grab It Before It Sells Out

The Grand Duchess Twinkling Balsam Fir is back in stock—hurry, it will sell out!

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.