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The road to a lush, green lawn is fraught with obstacles like bare spots and brown grass. We’ve broken down all the possible causes of bare spots in a lawn—and what can be done to repair those unsightly patches.

Save on Bosch laser levels, batteries, rotary hammers, drill kits, sanders, and Dremel’s Blueprint multi drill before Father’s Day.

HVLP and airless paint sprayers are designed to lay down quick, even coats for a consistent finish—but not all models are created equal.

Make your yard, patio, and garden reflect your tastes without blowing your budget with these attractive upgrades.

Lowe’s Father’s Day sales event lets shoppers score a free Bosch cordless tool with the purchase of an 18V battery kit.

Your downspout usually isn’t enough to drain water away from your home’s foundation.

Start swim season with less skimming, scrubbing, and manual vacuuming thanks to summer deals on Aiper cordless robotic pool cleaners.

No AC? No problem. Stay cool outside so you can cut down on electricity costs inside.

Some cleaned better than expected, some struggled to climb walls, and one quickly became our clear favorite after weeks of pool testing in Florida.

Vevor’s’s Summer Sale is offering up to 40% off tools, gardening gear, workshop equipment, and outdoor essentials. Shoppers can save an extra 12% with code VVBSSUS12.

Treating your swimming pool with shock can kill algae, clear cloudy water, and keep your the water clean and swim-ready.

The next time lightning is in the forecast, take cover—and take care—by holding off on these activities.

Save on Ryobi mowers, chainsaws, trimmers, blowers, pressure washers, and more, with deals starting at $79 and discounts reaching nearly 50% off.

We tested top-rated cordless models on real yard tasks to find which ones cut cleanly, run longer, and handle tough weeds without slowing down.

Beginner DIYer? Homeowner with a few small projects to tackle? This Ryobi combo tool kit was made for you, and it's an unbeatable price when you find it on sale. (Bonus: It’s almost always on sale.)

These household staples at opposite ends of the pH scale can remove mineral buildup and grime to deep-clean your shower head.

Ace Hardware is marking down mechanics tool sets, pliers, levels, and other workshop essentials, with some of the strongest savings reserved for free Ace Rewards members.

Ryobi Days is live at Home Depot, and the event brings the best prices of the season on Ryobi tools. Save up to 71% off.

Stop weeds before they get a foothold in your lawn by applying a pre-emergent herbicide at the right time of year.

I tested 8 popular plug-in models to see which ones actually make a difference. After real-world use, a few stood out for ease, coverage, and noticeable impact.