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best deals of the week may 2025
Deals

We're always searching for the latest and greatest deals. Whether it's a discounted tool, appliance sales, or a coveted home find—each week, we give you our favorite sales that are actually worth it.

A gray home with a front porch and shutters on a sunny, snowy winter day.
Architecture

The direction a house faces is important whether you’re looking for a new home, evaluating a new house construction site, or just curious about the siting of your current residence.

The Best Place to Buy Cabinets Option
Reviews

Wondering where the cabinets for your next renovation or project should come from? This guide to the best places to buy cabinets has you covered.

summer power outage
Heating & Cooling

Summer 2024 was Earth's hottest summer on record. Will summer 2025 surpass it?

Cropped photo of two people's hands with blueprints, kitchen tile and color swatch samples on a table.
Kitchen Design

A kitchen remodel can have an enormous impact on the quality of daily life in a home, not to mention a home’s value. A kitchen remodel costs between $14,589 and $41,538, with a national average of $26,974.

The best outdoor sauna option in a manicured yard next
Reviews

Relax and rejuvenate in an outdoor sauna, whether you prefer traditional dry heat or a steam bath experience.

P&G Spruce vs Sunday Weed Warrior
Reviews

Forget scorched earth. P&G Spruce and Sunday go head to head in a battle where everyone wins—except the weeds.

A white drop in sink next to a farmhouse style undermount sink.
Interior

Some homeowners prefer the look of the endless countertop, and others want an easy install. Will an undermount or drop-in sink work better for you?

Hart tools walmart deals may 2025
Deals

I’ve reviewed dozens of Hart tools, and some of the exact models I tested are not deeply discounted at Walmart.

Man in blue shirt and apron uses garden loppers on branch.
Tools

They're among the handiest tools for gardening and landscaping, but lopper blades occasionally need sharpening to keep them working well.

A group of the best oscillating sprinklers on a green lawn before testing.
Lawn, Garden & Pool

Keep your lawn or garden well irrigated while minimizing wasteful overspray on driveways and sidewalks with a good oscillating sprinkler.

Seven of the Best Hose-End Sprayers for lawn, garden, and outdoor cleaning
Reviews

Master your landscaping routine with one of these premium hose-end sprayers, all of which excelled in our hands-on testing.

A colorful array of the best patio umbrellas options folded down and packed together tightly
Lawn, Garden & Pool

Enjoy warm afternoons while staying comfortable in the shade of a reliable patio umbrella.

The Jackery 3000 Pro Solar Generator connected to its solar panels to charge in a sunny yard
Reviews

Able to supply 3,000 watts of electricity, this solar generator can power equipment for camping trips, appliances during power outages, and more.

EcoFlow Delta 3 Review
Energy & Power

Whether you need an electricity backup system at home or portable power for travel, this power station delivers.

A group of the best gas string trimmer options together outside on the ground
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The best gas-powered string trimmers will tidy the edges of your yard and maintain its appearance while preventing water damage and staining on fence boards, sheds, and garden-bed edging blocks.

8 of the Best Weed Killer for Flower Beds Options sitting on table
Reviews

Flowers and ornamentals grow better in a weed-free environment. Find out how to rid a garden of weeds in an environmentally safe manner.

Side by Side of Yellow Fiberglass Front Door and Beige Steel Front Door
Curb Appeal

Which entry doors offer the best energy efficiency, security, and return on investment? Learn whether a fiberglass or steel front door is a better choice for your home.

Woman sitting on her kitchen floor, painting her brown lower kitchen cabinets blue.
Painting & Finishing

Painting cabinets isn't a beginner's task. Are you up for the job—and are your cabinets worth salvaging?

The Best Kitchen Appliances Options
Appliances & Cookware

Fully upgrade the kitchen or pick and choose which appliances need to be replaced with this list of top kitchen appliance brands.