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From bonus batteries to big discounts, these spring Ego 56V mower, blower, trimmer, and pressure washer deals at Ace are the best deals I’ve seen all season.

Follow these expert tips on what to plant close to your house.

Skip the hassle of tangled cords and the strain of manual tools by using cordless grass shears to keep your grass, shrubs, and hedges neatly trimmed.

I scoured The Home Depot’s Spring Black Friday Sale, so you don’t have to–here are the BOGO deals I’m shopping.

From mowers and blowers to trimmers and pressure washers, The Home Depot Spring Black Friday deals are the best I’ve seen this season.

From a must-have drill to a jaw-dropping discount on a Milwaukee 5-piece combo kit, these are the deals I'm shopping!

I’ve owned Bosch dishwashers in the past, but this model is so quiet, I had to stick my ear against the door to see if it was running.

After researching and testing dozens of generators, we found a handful of affordable options that offer plenty of power without breaking the bank.

If your lawn mower will start up but won’t keep going there are a few parts of the machine that may need cleaning or replacement. We'll show you where to look.

Solve flooding or puddling problems in your yard or basement by installing a French drain.

You’ll want to call in the experts for these important spring inspections.

Whether you’re a DIY user or a professional, three factors are key when buying tools: performance, reliability, and value. Here, we take a close look at the best tool brands that satisfy those demands.

Not all weed killers rely on harsh chemicals to work. These weed killers for gravel keep driveways and walkways neat and weed-free using safe, all-natural ingredients.

Mold on ceilings can spread fast, but common household products can remove it safely.

Are those holes in your yard inhabited by snakes or other creatures? Here's how to tell—and what to do next.

You’ve bought (or built) a backyard fire pit—it’s party time, right? It will be, once you get the fire going.

HOAs do not have absolute authority in a community if the regulations they enact are against state or federal law. Learn which HOA rules may be unenforceable and worth disputing.

Submit your product to be considered for our annual awards program celebrating the best new tools on the market.

If your washer isn't filling with water, the reason might be simpler than you think. From clogged hoses to faulty valves, learn how to diagnose and fix common issues yourself.

Some of the best-smelling plants that you can use in your kitchen also help keep ticks away.