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Hand Tools

Our Favorite Deals This Week Include Black Friday Deals on Home Security Cameras and More

We're always searching for the latest and greatest deals. Each week, we give you our favorite sales that are actually worth it. But hurry, some of these deals won't last long.

A severe snow storm rages outside of a cabin-style home.
Home Safety

How to Prepare for a Blizzard

Make sure you—and your home—are ready for the next big snowstorm.

A domestic longhair cat scratches gray upholstery while laying on its side.
DIY

How to Stop Your Cat From Scratching Furniture

Discourage your cat from shredding upholstery and leaving scratches on wooden furniture with these tips.

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Holiday Decorations

The 10 Best Ornament Storage Options to Protect and Organize Your Holiday Baubles – Editor Approved

When the holiday season comes to an end, turn to the best ornament storage solutions to protect precious decorations until next year.

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Holidays & Celebrations

40 DIY Advent Calendar Ideas to Help You Count Down to Christmas

One of these creative DIY twists on the tried-and-true Christmas calendar may be just what you need to start a new tradition to delight family and friends for years to come.

A view of frost on green lawn.
Building & Installing

What Is the Frost Line and How Deep Does it Go?

If you're undertaking a project that involve digging, breaking up, or excavating the ground, educate yourself about frost line depth first.

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Gifts

The 30 Best Gifts for Gardeners That They’ll Actually Use

If you’re looking for the best gifts for gardeners and green thumbs, our guide includes a wide range of options, from growing kits to gloves and tools.

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Gifts

The 40 Best Gifts for Woodworkers

The best gifts for woodworkers make their job or hobby more enjoyable, whether experienced professionals or beginners. From noise-canceling earbuds to drill bit sets, these gifts can help fine-tune the process.

The Best Gifts for Construction Workers Options
Gifts

The 22 Best Gifts for Construction Workers

Find top-notch gifts tailored to meet the rugged demands and practical needs of construction workers in this specialized guide.

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Our Favorite Power Station Deals Are Up to Half-Off in the Bluetti Black Friday Sale

With dramatic discounts of up to 56% off across Bluetti’s site, you can get an emergency backup power source without breaking the bank.

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Pest Control

How to Keep Coyotes Away From Your Property

Here's what you can do to deter coyotes from hanging out in your yard without hurting them.

Lightning storm over houses in the evening.
Lighting & Electrical

Why You Might Want to Replace Your Surge Protectors Before the Next Storm

Avoid damage to your devices by making sure all surge protectors work properly.

Mini Gardyn Review
Lawn, Garden & Pool

Grow 16 Plants in 1.4 Square Feet With This Indoor Garden

Smaller than the Gardyn Home, the Studio is designed to yield up to 5 pounds of produce per month. I tested the Studio for a few months in my home to see how well it did.

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Painting & Finishing

Can You Paint Over Wood Stain?

Wood that's stained a natural hue is easily updated with the right primer and paint. With proper preparation, you can achieve an expert finish.

A worker with white gloves uses a roller brush to paint a concrete wall blue.
Painting & Finishing

How to Paint Concrete

It's easy to brighten a dull concrete surface: You just need careful preparation, and a coat or two of the right paint.

Two cheerful young sisters hanging Christmas ornaments on the Christmas tree at home.
Holidays & Celebrations

Would You Rent a Christmas Tree? Why Some Folks Don’t Hold Onto Their Holiday Decorations

Lighten up your holiday décor with more sustainable options.

Green lawn (with a bit of clover) in a colorful landscaped formal garden.
Landscaping

How to Level a Yard

Is your yard lumpy and bumpy? Learn how to even out your property—and potentially prevent water damage to your home’s foundation or basement in the process.

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Insulation

What Is Insulation R-Value? Get the Facts Before You Insulate

Keep your home feeling comfortable no matter what the weather throws at it by using the best-rated insulation for your climate.

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Gifts

The 50 Hottest Gifts From The Home Depot

Stocked with everything from tools to housewares, this home improvement store can be your one-stop gift shop.

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Cleaning & Organizing

How to Descale a Keurig Coffee Maker

Is your morning cuppa tasting a little funky? Removing mineral deposits that have built up inside your Keurig can improve your the taste of your coffee and prolong the life of the machine.