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Keep your home at the ideal temperature during hot, dry weather with a high-efficiency evaporative air cooler.

Protect your cucumbers, pumpkins, squash, and other gourds from squash bugs by following these simple tips for removal and prevention.

Save on Ego string trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, batteries, and accessories, with several complete kits priced under $250.

Setting up a hands-free lawn care system can be tricky. Our rigorous field tests revealed which models truly deliver pro-level results.

Keep certain items on hand so you’ll be equipped with what you need when a storm hits.

If you want a powerful breeze without a sky-high electric utility bill, this smart evaporative air cooler could be the perfect solution.

Elevate your yard with herbs that do double duty as both attractive ornamentals and flavorful kitchen ingredients.

Whether it’s next to your grill or sitting on your nightstand, Shark’s HydroGo Pro misting fan provides noticeable cooling power without getting anything wet.

Choose a free Ryobi ONE+ tool, including an $89 reciprocating saw, hedge trimmer, jig saw, leaf blower, and more.

You've unplugged "vampire" devices but your electric bill is still sky-high. It's time to start implementing best practices for energy efficiency.

Try these expert-backed tweaks to keep your home cool inside.

Buy a qualifying DeWalt XR tool kit at Lowe's and get a free 8Ah POWERPACK battery—a high-capacity upgrade valued at $229.

Fan deals start at $17.99, with a portable misting fan for $59.99 and more savings on tower fans, pedestal fans, air circulators, and outdoor models.

We loaded seven tool backpacks with 35 pounds of tools to test for organization, comfort, and durability

Fuzzy winged insects flying out of the sink are the stuff of homeowners' nightmares. If you can unclog and clean up a drain, however, you can get to the root of the problem.

Wildfire smoke can be hazardous to your health. Learn what you can do to prevent it from tainting the air inside your home.

The latest robot lawn mowers are smarter, faster, and more capable than ever, but some are definitely better than others. These are the models that impressed me the most.

DeWalt drills, drivers, sanders, saws, vacuums, work lights, mechanics sets, tool storage, and jobsite tools are marked down at Amazon, with accessories starting at $14.79.

This battery-powered backpack blower delivers strong airflow with noticeably less noise than gas models, all in a comfortable, well-balanced design built for long work sessions.

Outdoor pizza ovens start at $79.99 and indoor pizza ovens start at $39.95, with deals on Ooni, Gozney, Ninja, Big Horn, Chefman, Cuisinart, and more.