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Tarps are essential for protecting outdoor items from the elements. I tested several best-selling tarps to find the best of the best—check out which ones earned top marks.

For a limited time at Lowe’s, you can grab Bosch’s 40-ft self-leveling laser level for just $79 (save $90)—and you'll get a Bosch tripod for free.

Get stuck the right way with quality glues formulated for plastics.

Whether you're updating a new light fixture or adding an outlet, you'll probably need to reconnect wires, or connect a new wire to an old one. Learn how to perform this essential electrical task safely and efficiently.

Swapping out a couple of springs sounds like an easy DIY, but it's anything but. Learn about the risks of garage door spring replacement, and why this DIY is best left to the pros.

Fall is coming, ready or not—but you can be a prepared homeowner with these under-$25 essentials!

With fall quickly approaching, these are the most popular products our readers are buying this September.

Easily communicate with friends and family members inside or outside the home via an at-home intercom system.

Block out light, regulate temperatures, and reduce noise pollution with the best blackout curtains.

Nothing is as rewarding (or tasty!) as a homegrown tomato. With hundreds of varieties to choose from, there’s a tomato for everyone and every garden. Here are some tips for success.

Follow these tips when displaying your prized plant collection.

From stocking up on essential supplies to testing our backup generator, I make sure to always be prepared for the next storm.

Ace Hardware is knocking $50 off select Milwaukee outdoor tools, just in time for fall yardwork and landscaping.

Lowe’s is giving away a battery starter kit when you buy one of these popular 24V Kobalt tools.

Ensure you’re getting the most out of your water softener with one of these top water softener salts.

If you’re tired of simple mistakes that increase project time and material costs, you need to try a Morgan Square.

Whether you have plush carpet or polished concrete, these mats will stay in place and stand up to daily use.

After testing various options, we're confident our top pick will clear out annoying fruit fly infestations.

Both appliances heat water, but do they both heat your home? Here's what boilers and heaters do, and don't do.

For starters, organize your tools and materials by task.