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Expert-tested smart home devices that make perfect gifts for tech enthusiasts—from affordable plugs to premium security systems.

Use a home energy monitor to identify and correct energy inefficiencies so you can save money on your electric bill.

Want to safely repair an electric appliance or simply test your home’s wiring? Get shopping tips as well as our top tool recommendations for both do-it-yourselfers and pros.

Daily activities, kids, and pets can take a toll on carpet, leaving behind stubborn odors. Freshen your floors and home with these carpet deodorizers.

Make your home top-to-bottom clean with an easy-to-use, high-powered vacuum. Dirt, crumbs, and hair don’t stand a chance against our top picks.

Build your tool kit on a budget: October’s sharpest Amazon hand tool markdowns under $20, from DeWalt and Makita to Klein and Crescent.

Make the most out of your yard with the help of these products, hand-picked for lovers of the outdoors.

A cumbersome full-size vacuum isn’t required to clean a home’s floors. We tested 11 easy-to-maneuver lightweight vacuums that make the task easier.

Clear your driveway without the noise, fumes, or pull-start struggle—Ace Hardware just dropped prices on Toro’s most reliable snow blowers, including battery-powered and gas models.

Colder months are on the way. Tackle fall chores with the top products our readers are buying and browsing this October.

Whether you need to cut firewood or clear a trail, these axes are up to the task.

I put DeWalt’s new metal-cutting circular saw to the test on steel, aluminum, and more. Here’s why it took home the top honor in BobVila.com’s 2025 Tool of the Year competition.

A compact drill/driver powerhouse, DeWalt’s Atomic takes on jobs that usually require a tool box full of tools. I tested it myself, and it walked away with a Tool of the Year award.

We recently tested The Home Depot's Home Accent Grand Duchess tree to see for ourselves why it was going viral and if it was worth it. Check out our review here.

Oscillating tools perform a variety of DIY and professional tasks. Find out how the best-selling models fared in our hands-on tests.

Choose the best wood chisels for your woodworking projects, experience level, and budget.

Make quick work of stripping paint or cleaning machinery with the right sandblasting tool.

The best room humidifier can offer comfortably moisturized air in the dry winter months. These 10 models are our go-to picks for our homes.

Keep your garage door running smoothly and quietly with a top lubricant.