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Woman smelling something foul from her kitchen sink.
DIY

How to Get Rid of Mildew and Mold Smells

A musty odor can be a sign that you have a mold or mildew problem. Here’s how to eliminate it with pantry staples or other easy-to-find products.

The 6 best solid deck stains next to a stained board during testing.
Reviews

The Best Solid Deck Stains to Protect and Revitalize, Tested

A solid stain can give a wooden deck new life by protecting it from water, UV rays, and mildew, ultimately extending its lifespan.

Three of the Best Coolers sitting on grass in a field
Reviews

The Best Coolers for BBQ’s, Beaches, Camping and More—Tested

Keep food and beverages safe and fresh at their ideal temperature in the portable, convenient cooler that suits your lifestyle, travel plans, and budget.

The Best Leaf Blowers Options
Reviews

The Best Leaf Blowers to Maintain Your Yard, Tested

Save the trouble of raking and make quick work of fallen leaves using a reliable leaf blower.

A group of the best leaf rakes options propped against a fence
Reviews

The Best Leaf Rakes to Keep Your Yard Looking Beautiful, Tested

Clean up leaves and dead grass in your yard with a sturdy, reliable rake built for the task.

Man cleaning a gutter with a long black vacuum
Reviews

The Best Gutter Cleaners, Tested and Reviewed

Don’t let blocked gutters wash your home’s value down the drain. Choose one of these top products for maintaining your gutters.

The Best Fence Stain Options
Reviews

The Best Fence Stains, Tested and Reviewed

Keep your fence looking great with a superior stain. We tested the top fence stains—find out which ones performed well enough to earn a spot on our list of the best fence stains.

A group of the best brush cutters on grass before testing.
Reviews

The Best Brush Cutters For Heavy-Duty Lawn Maintenance, Tested

Mow the ditches and clean up the back 40 with one of the tough, dependable machines we tested.

The best fly trap option hangs from a tree while full of caught bugs
Reviews

The Best Fly Traps for Dealing with Pests, Vetted

Don’t let summer fly by. Get out and enjoy it without pesky flies ruining your outings or meals by using these DIY fly traps.

The Best Loppers Option
Reviews

The Best Loppers for Extra Pruning Power on Thicker Branches

Find out what the best vinyl plank flooring brands have to offer before choosing new flooring for your home.

A home gardener trims their tall boxwood shrub with an electric hedge trimmer.
Lawn & Garden

These Are the Most Dangerous Lawn and Garden Tools

Plus, expert advice for staying safe while maintaining your outdoor space.

A person using the best push mower to mow a lawn.
Reviews

The Best Push Lawn Mowers, Tested and Reviewed

Keep your lawn perfectly manicured with one of these indispensable turf-maintenance tools.

A group of the best pole saws together before testing.
Reviews

The Best Pole Saws For Trimming and Pruning Tall Trees, Tested

Trim and prune the trees on your property safely and efficiently with a high-quality pole saw that best suits your needs.

A person using the best reel mower to mow a large lawn.
Reviews

We Mowed Acres and Acres of Grass to Find the 9 Best Reel Mowers

Lawn mower technology has advanced in the past few decades, but there are still many reasons to opt for a reel mower. Read on for top recommendations and tips on navigating this mower market.

The Best Hedge Shears Option
Reviews

The Best Hedge Shears, Tested and Reviewed

A high-quality pair of shears is essential for pruning, trimming, and sculpting your hedges.

Person using Ryobi Power Scrubber to clean back of camper
Cleaning Supplies

Messes Have Met Their Match: Ryobi One+ 18V Power Scrubber Review

From cleaning bathrooms to siding, this Ryobi power scrubber will get the job done. Give your arms a break and put this scrubber’s powerful motor and long-lasting battery to work for you.

A view of a worker installing solar panels on a red tiled roof.
Reviews

5 of the Best Solar Companies in America Today

Thinking about going green while saving money on electric bills? The best solar companies offer a range of solar panel options and panel maintenance services.

How to Use Wood Filler for Repairs
DIY

How to Use Wood Filler to Repair Furniture, Flooring, and More

Use wood filler to effectively and efficiently repair scratches, chips, gouges, and other surface imperfections in the woodwork around your home.

Hummingbird feeding from Birdfy Hum Feeder Camera in front of wood fence
Reviews

Explore the Hidden World of Hummingbirds: A Review of the Birdfy Hum Feeder Review

Dive deeper into the intimate daily activities of hummingbirds with a camera feeder, offering unprecedented insights into their fascinating behaviors.

Fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith, 1797) on the corn leaf
Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Armyworms

Armyworms can cause major damage to your lawn or garden. Here’s how to get rid of these destructive munching bugs.