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Deep-clean your home quickly with the best carpet cleaners for floors besieged by dirt, stains, pet hair, and odors.

Freshen up your furniture with one of these excellent steam cleaners that sanitize and deodorize surfaces without harsh chemicals. After testing and researching various models, we chose the top 8 options.

Grubs eat grass roots, and can quickly turn your yard into a brown, patchy mess. Learn how to identify and eradicate them before it's too late.

The best steam cleaners can eliminate years of dirt, dust, pet messes, and other gunk from carpets and upholstered furniture. See how our top picks performed in real-life testing.

Have you spied cockroaches in your home? Use these remedies and preventive measures to eliminate the creepy-crawlies once and for all.

To help gardeners determine how much—and how often—to water, we tested some of the top soil moisture meters on the market. Find out which ones scored the highest in our hands-on tests.

From compact hatchet models to 20-inch saws, Milwaukee’s chainsaws are heavily discounted right now—just in time for fall cleanup.

The thick glossy leaves and tall upright growth of the fiddle leaf fig make it a good houseplant, but it needs specific soil to thrive. These are our top picks to keep your plant looking its best.

Amazon just dropped under-$20 tool deals ahead of Prime Big Deal Days (Oct. 7–8). Here are the picks I’d grab first.

Protect your eyes from flying debris while reducing glare, fog, and UV damage with the right safety glasses for the job. We tested various top picks to find the absolute best.

The best roof sealants can repair gaps and prevent leaks. See how our top picks performed in our hands-on testing.

We tested them so you don't have to. Discover which cordless drills landed on top.

Equipped for home, travel, and the jobsite, this lightweight yet rugged unit offers fast charging, solar input, and power output that rivals far bulkier models.

Achieve smooth results on carpentry projects, large and small, with the right sander for the job. See which models performed best in our hands-on testing.

Welding isn’t just for metal. With the right equipment, DIYers also can repair most plastics, and the result is usually far superior to using glue. After researching and testing various top models, we've determined these are the top 7.

Giving cabinets the new lease on life that they deserve is all about finding the right tool. These paint brushes will help you revamp your cabinets with ease.

Don’t let a few paint splatters ruin a favorite rug or piece of furniture. Find out how easy it is to remove paint from counters, clothing, and other places it doesn’t belong.

You don’t have to wait for Amazon's October Prime Day to start. Shop early power tool deals now on saws, sanders, and versatile drill kits.

We put 7 different outdoor power strips to the test to find out which ones were capable of enduring the elements. See which ones made our list of top picks.

By mulching your lawn clippings instead of bagging them, you can return nutrients to your grass and reduce its dependence on fertilizer. These are the best picks based on our research.