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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.

Prime Day doesn’t start until July 8, but early deals on DeWalt, Bosch, Metabo HPT, and more are already live. Here are the best ones I found.

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.

Don’t let pool maintenance leave you feeling all wet. Take a bit of the workload off yourself with these pool vacuums.

For a safe and healthy summer in your own backyard oasis, take these steps before you take the plunge.

Before building a new shed or planning an extension for the home, it’s important to understand setbacks and how they might impact your plans.

A few smart moves—and e pair of scissors—can make your garage way more secure.

This backyard staple is my favorite patio upgrade. Marked down to 60% off, it's sure to sell out.

For a limited time, the 21-inch self-propelled Ego mower is down to $599 (from $749) and comes with a bonus 5Ah battery, valued at $249.