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Deals of the Week August 2025
Deals

Labor Day Sales Are Live: Save Big On Power Tools, Fall Essentials, and More

Labor Day Weekend is one of the best times to lock in serious savings. Get details on the deepest discounts and most exciting offers available this week.

The best grilling deals for labor day include discounts on traeger, blackstone, weber, and more
Deals

Save Big on Traeger, Blackstone, Weber, and More During Early Labor Day Sales—Prices Starting at $199

Upgrade your backyard cooking game this Labor Day with big savings on pellet grills, gas models, and flat-top griddles—including my top Traeger pick.

The Best Window Fan Options
HVAC

We Tested Several Window Fans—Our Favorite Made Warm Days More Bearable

Chill out while keeping energy bills in check with the right window fan for your space and budget.

Backyard meditation garden with a labyrinth
Lawn Care & Gardening

How I Created a Backyard Meditation Space I Never Want to Leave

Choosing elements that focus on the 5 senses creates a sanctuary right at home.

Person holding a caulk gun caulks an area around a bathtub marked with painter's tape.
Skills & Techniques

How Long Does Caulk Take to Dry?

How long after you lay fresh caulk can you use the space again? The duration depends on a few factors, including the type of caulk you use.

Thermometer hanging in a greenhouse, along with hanging baskets and flats of flowers.
Lawn & Garden

How to Heat a Greenhouse

Greenhouses can shelter overwintering plants, or serve as warm space in which to grow food or flowers when temperatures drop.

Light brown weevil crawling on white stone block.
Pests

How to Get Rid of Weevils in Your Pantry

Finding these unsavory, uninvited guests in your food coffers means a busy day or two of cleanup ahead.

Worker's hands in gloves press the tile to the floor as part of tile installation. Level sits nearby.
Building & Installing

How to Install Tile Floors

Improve the look, feel, and functional appeal of your home by laying new tile flooring. It's a project you can DIY in a weekend!

retro closeup of a domestic white rat walking on the bars of the metal cage, front view
Pest Control

Everything You Should Pick Up at First Signs of a Mouse Problem

Stock up on these items as soon as you notice early signs of a mouse infestation.

best dewalt gifts
Gifts

The 25 Best Gifts for a DeWalt Diehard

Our comprehensive guide will help you find the perfect gift for any DeWalt fan and has great options for all budgets.

Small black bugs crawl along a baseboard and wall in a home.
Pests

Common Tiny Black Bugs in the Kitchen and How to Get Rid of Them

The little black bugs in your kitchen could be a number of different insects, and the guide below can help narrow down the list and identify how to get rid of them.

The Best Roller Shade Options
Mattresses & Bedding

The Best Roller Shades

Some people love how windows let in sunlight and provide a scenic view of their neighborhood, but privacy can be an issue. Draw in aesthetic beauty by day and maintain your privacy at night with these impressive roller shades.

Tree stump in autumn forest with healthy trees in the distance.
Landscaping

How to Kill a Tree Stump

Stumped about how to get rid of your stump? Here’s how to rid your yard of troublesome tree remains, once and for all.

A man is caulking an interior window with a caulking gun.
Repair & Maintenance

The Dos and Don’ts of Caulking Windows

Caulking your home's windows keeps water and insects outdoors, where they belong. A window and siding pro explains how DIYers can get the best results.

The Best Tall Fescue Grass Seed Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

These Are the Best Tall Fescue Grass Seeds for a Lawn That Will Turn Heads

Prized for its striking emerald green color and shade tolerance, tall fescue produces a lush lawn that's well suited to northern climates.

The Best Furniture Slider Options
Furniture & Decor

These 7 Best Furniture Sliders Will Protect Your Floors From Damage When Moving Furniture

Moving furniture can be backbreaking work, but with the help of some of the best furniture sliders, you can drag and slide furniture without damaging the floors—or your back.

The Best Insect Fogger Options
Reviews

The Best Insect Foggers to Keep Pests Away, According to Our Research

There's almost nothing worse than finding a bug in the sheets or watching a spider crawl across the dinner table. Rid your home of these nasty invaders with an insect fogger. 

Best Glue for MDF Options
Reviews

We Researched The Best Glues for MDF Projects and Our Top Pick Dries Fast and Strong the First Time

The best room glues for MDF help stabilize your DIY projects quickly and easily. These 8 products are our go-to picks for our homes.

A photo of a house where the best driveway sealer option has been used to reseal the driveway
Lawn, Garden & Pool

We Researched the Best Driveway Sealers—Our Top Pick Is Ideal for DIYers and Pros Alike

Protect your driveway from stains, chemicals, and the damage freeze-thaw cycles can cause with the product that best suits the surface material.

The Best Shower Curtain Liner Option
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

We Put The Best Shower Curtain Liners to the Test—Our Top Pick Kept Our Floors Dry and Comes in 12 Sizes

A splash-free, mildew-resistant shower curtain liner saves you time and money. Our top picks cater to all bathroom sizes and styles.