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Find out what distinguishes two popular finishes, paint vs. stain, to get the right protection for your deck.

Establishing a homestead, and need a place to house your hens? Get inspiration from these chicken coop designs—and build one for your own backyard.

Conversation sets, dining sets, chaise lounges, umbrellas, and fire pits are already seeing Prime Day-level discounts.

Generac, Westinghouse, Champion, DuroMax, Jackery, Anker, and EcoFlow generators and power stations are already discounted ahead of Prime Day.

Why wait ‘til midsummer to upgrade your home to handle the conditions you know are coming? These easy spring upgrades are all about increasing energy efficiency and keeping your living space perfectly comfortable.

Making smart choices about hardscaping—and placement of things like swing sets and woodpiles—can really cut down on the tick population in your yard.

Buy a battery kit and choose two free pro-grade DeWalt tools from a lineup that includes XR saws, drills, routers, grinders, and more.

Whether you prefer a gas, electric, or reel, one of these tested turf-maintenance tools will be perfect for keeping your lawn tidy and well manicured.

A smokeless fire pit adds a campfire feel to your outdoor living space without the smoke and ash.

Protect your chlorine from UV rays and keep your pool water crystal clear with one of these effective pool stabilizers.

Get creative with your gift for the tool-loving dad in your life this Father’s Day.

Ask yourself these questions before committing to taking care of a house with an existing deck.

A solid stain can give a wooden deck new life by protecting it from water, UV rays, and mildew, ultimately extending its lifespan.

Plant these trees if you’re looking to enjoy the fruit without all the labor.

Transform your yard into the ultimate destination for summer hosting and daily relaxation with additions that bring comfort as well as style.

Does your garden wither and wilt as the mercury climbs? Give your landscape every chance of success with these plants that withstand scorching temperatures.

Removing grass from large areas of lawn goes more quickly with a sod cutter.

Early Prime Day discounts are already live on drills, impact drivers, miter saws, routers, sanders, nailers, shop vacs, and other workshop favorites from DEWALT, Bosch, Milwaukee, SKIL, Metabo HPT, and more.

Prime Day doesn’t officially start until June 23, but Amazon is already dropping prices on DeWalt drills, saws, sanders, batteries, and jobsite essentials.

Add this quick chore to your schedule to prevent a foul-smelling plumbing disaster in your kitchen.