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The Best Deck Sealer Options
Reviews

We Put the 7 Best Deck Sealers to the Test. Here’s How They Performed—and Which You Should Choose

We tried out today’s top deck sealers to see how well they really work. Protect your deck from damage caused by sunlight, moisture, and foot traffic with the products that excelled in our hands-on tests.

Young woman using a saw in a garage with tools on the wall in the background.
DIY

This Is the One Place You Should Never Store Power Tool Batteries

Maximize your power tool battery life by keeping the effects of heat in mind.

A home with excessive outdoor lighting at night.
Lawn & Garden

7 Outdoor Lighting Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

Outdoor lighting should create a safe, inviting space, but if you make some of these common mistakes with your landscape lights, your safety, your sleep, your energy bill, and the environment could suffer.

A group of 5 of the best robot mowers on a lawn before testing.
Reviews

We’ve Tested 14 Robot Lawn Mowers; These 6 Are the Best

Our favorite automatic mowers feature easy programming, accurate navigation, and consistently high-quality cuts.

Several bottles of different concrete sealer brands lined up on a table
Reviews

After 3 Weeks of Hands-On Testing, Here Are Best Concrete Sealers to Protect Against Stains

We put the top concrete sealers on the market through their paces to see which ones offered the best protection. Find out how they fared in our hands-on tests.

The Best Grill Thermometer Options
Reviews

We Tested the Best Grill Thermometers for Perfectly Cooked Food, Every Time

Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or making pork chops for two, instant-read grill thermometers spot-check your meal for readiness.

Two people using a spade and a shovel to dig into dirt.
DIY

Do You Know the Difference Between a Spade and a Shovel? What All DIY Landscapers Need to Know

Spades and shovels might look alike, but these two tools are used a bit differently in the garden.

The Best Fertilizer for Tomatoes Options
Reviews

The Best Fertilizers for Tomatoes for a Big, Juicy, Flavorful Harvest

To grow the best tomatoes, feed them the best tomato plant food. Here’s how to find it.

All knee pads
Reviews

We Tested the Best Knee Pads for Construction, Gardening, and More

Whether prioritizing extra comfort, knee stability, or protection from falls on hard surfaces, shoppers can read on to find the best knee pads for their needs.

5-blade Dreo smart ceiling fan with light on
Reviews

Finally, a Smart Ceiling Fan That Is Seriously Smart

Any decent fan can cool down a room, but few have the reliable features of this one. Simply put, there's a lot to like about it. Here's why it's my new favorite fan in the house.

Young woman arranging and planting plants at her porch.
DIY

Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for June

Warm, sunny June days are the perfect time to upgrade your outdoor space, and conquer indoor maintenance that’s best accomplished in nice weather.

Trusted contractor in the kitchen shaking hands with a homeowner
Reviews

The Home Improvement Heroes of 2025: 26 Companies for Any—and Every—Project

You can’t DIY everything, so when you need to outsource labor for a project, we know exactly who you should call. We extensively evaluated hundreds of companies to find the ones you can count on the most.

Cattle panel trellises installed in raised garden beds for growing vining vegetable plants.
DIY

How to Build a Cattle Panel Trellis—the Ultimate Accessory for Your Vegetable Garden

Cattle panel trellises are easy to make and sturdy enough to support large vining crops, like pumpkins, gourds, and melons.

Ninja FlexFlame Grill Review FlexFlame set up and ready to go
Reviews

Ninja’s New Kitchen Gadget Isn’t Actually for the Kitchen

Ninja is synonymous with small kitchen appliances, from blenders to air fryers. But grills? The Ninja FlexFlame boasts options and features that rival top grill brands, but I was still skeptical.

Water leak on ceiling of apartment unit.
DIY

Water Stains on the Ceiling: Common Causes and Solutions

Conceal an unsightly water stain on the ceiling—and stop the leak that caused it—with these stain-fighting tips.

Milwaukee Free Tools Memorial Day 2025
Reviews

Act Fast—The Home Depot Is Still Giving Away Milwaukee Power Tools

Milwaukee tools are among some of the best. For a limited time, you can score free Milwaukee power tool at The Home Depot. Hurry, this deal won't last long.

The Best Mosquito Trap Option
Reviews

We Tested Mosquito Traps for 6 Weeks—These Models Worked Best

Keep biting insects at bay by adding one of these mosquito-deterrent devices to your pest-control strategy.

Our Reader-Favorite Memorial Day Sales Deals
Reviews

You Can Still Score These Memorial Day Deals—Hurry, They Won’t Last Long

Some of our reader- and editor-favorite Memorial Day sales are still live. Act fact, these deals won't last much longer.

Three mice perched on a piece of rope in a house.
Interior

How Many Mice Are in My House?

Mice carry disease and, if allowed to reproduce, can cause real damage to a home. If you see one mouse, though, is it safe to assume he is traveling solo or do you have a big problem on your hands?

Best Garden Fork
Reviews

Garden Forks Come In Many Forms, But This One Is Our All-Around Favorite

Use this versatile tool to loosen, lift, and turn soil in your garden.