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Each week, we bring you the hottest deals in Bob Vila-favorite categories like power tools, hand tools, home essentials, and more.

You can make your lawn care a whole lot easier with the help of a lightweight, expandable hose that stretches far, shrinks quickly, and stores easily.

Today’s garden hoses are made from innovative new materials, but how well do they perform in real-life watering situations? Find out which top hoses on the market survived our hands-on testing.

Even if your flowerbed receives only partial sun or no sun, you still can grow flowers that will put your neighbor’s garden in the shade.

At 60% off, now is the time to stock up on foldable camping chairs, which are perfect for any outdoor event including BBQs, sporting events, and more.

Grow strong and healthy plants with a top-of-the-line pH meter.

High indoor humidity can wreak havoc on comfort and increase the risk of mold and pests. Using a dehumidifier changes all of that.

Banish caked-on food and grimy messes with these two methods for cleaning stove drip pans.

Today’s top window air conditioners are energy efficient and Wi-Fi ready.

A plethora of handy gadgets in one compact package makes multi-tools increasingly popular. See how some of today’s models fared in my hands-on testing.

Transporting your stuff with a truck or car? These 6 ratchet straps make it easy to keep all kinds of equipment and cargo on your vehicle.

Keep your pool running longer throughout the year at comfortable temperatures with a new pool heater.

During Ryobi Days, this Home Depot deal gets you four incredible tools, all for under $100.

When it comes to sizing a water softener, accuracy really matters.

Use deterrents—not poisons or traps—to keep wildlife from eating your garden bounty.

Subtle but stunning, these fixtures helped tie my whole room together.

Get the 411 on two popular choices for water supply pipes to make the right choice for your plumbing project.

Power-washing is not a mysterious process, but if it’s done improperly, it can do serious damage. On your next power-washing project, be sure to avoid these common mistakes.

Dreaming of less home maintenance, lower utility bills, and a more laidback lifestyle? These small house designs will inspire you to build your own charming new abode (or hire a pro to do the work for you).

There are few things more satisfying than watching a pressure washer blast away built-up grime and debris from outdoor surfaces—in fact, it can be downright soothing.