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Keep a cooling flow of air on your face and neck wherever you go with one of these hands-free portable fans.

After a couple of weeks and three cuts, I’m sold on DeWalt’s cordless, brushless, battery-powered lawn mower.

Small changes to your routine can make a big difference in how moist the air inside your home feels.

From neglecting to weed and trim your trees to running loud lawn care equipment at the crack of dawn, you’ll be sure to cause a stir.

Before you soak up all that summer has to offer, check tasks like plant care, pool maintenance, and storm prep off your to-do list.

Avoid challenges with your new solar panels by collecting all the right information ahead of time.

Though granite is very durable, there's a long list of products that shouldn't be used to clean it. Learning how to care for your granite countertops properly will keep them looking new for years to come.

You may have heard you shouldn't caulk a toilet to the floor, but our pro says you should. Hear us out—this is important.

Minerals in your water can affect how long your appliances last, how your toilet flushes—even how your food tastes.

A home that feels overly humid might be poorly ventilated, or have plumbing issues. Fix your humidity problems by locating the source of your problem first.

If you don’t know about Green Machine tools yet, allow me to fill you in.

Summer just started, but many top-rated cooling items are already selling out due to the record temps across the country. Score markdowns on fans, AC units, and other popular cooling products while they’re still available.

Not only does this toolbox set include must-have features like ergonomic handles and dual-hinged lids, it includes two helpful features that I always wanted.

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

Your houseplants are dying and your food tastes funny: You may have a hard water problem at your place.

Get pro-level precision for under $300. This Ryobi kit from The Home Depot includes the saw, guide track, battery, and charger.

We put these pool test kits through a test of our own to ensure users are in the know about the chemistry of their pools.

Conserve water and reduce evaporation using a soaker hose instead of a sprinkler. We tested the top soaker hoses on the market to see which ones were the best—find out the pros and cons of the most popular models.

Regularly treat your pool with the high-quality chlorine tablets to keep bacteria at bay and prevent algae blooms.

Finding ants inside or outside your home can be alarming, but it’s not the end of the world. Try these simple DIY solutions to get rid of them and stop them from returning.