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DIY

16 Clever Ways to Use Steel Wool Around the House

Handy for maintenance, repair and cleaning applications, steel wool deserves a permanent spot in your tool box.

Hand Tools

The Best Tape Measures, Tested for Accuracy and Durability

Check out what happened in our hands-on tests to find the most accurate, durable, and easy-to-use measuring tape for your needs.

Plumbing

How to Snake a Drain With a Drain Auger

Struggling with a tough clog? Learning how to use a drain snake is simple—and can save you the cost of a plumber's visit.

DIY

5 Ways to Unclog a Sink Drain

Save yourself a costly plumber’s visit by trying these methods to clear your sink drain.

Toilets

The One Tool You Need to Clear Clogs in Your Toilet

When plunging doesn’t clear up a clogged toilet, it’s time to bring out the drain snake. Learn how to use the tool to clear clogs effectively.

Deals

Amazon is Clearing Out Grills for Spring—Up to 46% Off Weber, Traeger, and More

From portable charcoal grills to full-size gas models, these deals are still hanging on—find deals on Weber, Char-Broil, and more.

Hand Tools

Home Depot Dropped Tool Prices to Clearance-Level—Up to 59% Off Milwaukee, DeWalt, Ridgid, Ryobi, and More

Home Depot is rolling out strong tool deals across top pro and DIY brands, with standout discounts on combo kits, saws, nailers, and outdoor power equipment.

Lawn Care & Gardening

7 Herbs That Thrive in Shady Spots—No Full Sun Required

Forget the 6-hour sun rule with these low-maintenance culinary herbs that flourish in partial shade.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Garden Carts for Hauling Tools, Soil, and Heavy Loads, Tested and Reviewed

Garden carts can carry everything from soil and plant trays to bricks and power tools. Our top picks highlight the ones that performed best in our tests.

Lawn & Garden

How to Clean and Care for Your Gardening Tools

There's more to gardening than tending to weeds and plants. It also requires proper tool maintenance and care.

Lawn Care & Gardening

When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Use the Rule of Threes in Your Garden Design

Depending on the look you want to achieve, you may want to use the rule of threes or odd-numbered groupings in your landscape.

Deals

Amazon Is Clearing Out Worx Tools With Up to 37% Off String Trimmers, Mowers, and More

From string trimmers and blowers to mowers and chainsaws, Worx tools are seeing solid price cuts just as seasonal yard work ramps up.

Landscaping

I Lost 3 Large Shade Trees and Thousands of Dollars to This Invasive Pest

Don’t worry, there’s a bright side.

Deals

Amazon Drops Portable Generators to Clearance-Level Prices—Save Up to 50% Off Jackery, Bluetti, EcoFlow, and More

From compact backup units to high-capacity home power stations, these deals cover everything from charging essentials to running appliances during outages.

Outdoor Furniture

Walmart’s Spring Sale Is Clearing Out Backyard Finds—Prices as Low as $6

Walmart is discounting everything from patio furniture and grills to garden tools and lighting, making it easier to clean up, set up, and enjoy your outdoor space this spring.

Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best Brush Killers for Clearing Overgrown Weeds Without Harsh Chemicals

Woody, thorny, and vining weeds can get out of control quickly. Get rid of them once and for all with the right brush killer for your property.

Hand Tools

Leatherman’s Vault Is Open—Buy Rare, Sold-Out Garage Tools Starting at $30

Leatherman’s new “From the Vault” event brings back rare Garage tools in limited daily drops, with some available to buy and others locked behind a lottery system.

Tools & Materials

The Best Cheap Tools We Tested for DIY Projects and Home Repairs

Affordable tools can still perform well. These budget-friendly picks from the our testing deliver dependable results for common DIY projects and home repairs.

Power Tools

The Best Cordless Reciprocating Saws for Wood, Metal, PVC, and More

Looking for an all-around can-do saw? We tested today’s top models to determine which perform best in real-world settings.

Appliances

Expert Secrets to Keeping Your Home’s Appliances Clean, Inside and Out

Here's what to know about degreasing, descaling, and deodorizing the machines that make our lives so convenient.