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Looking to save money and conserve energy by switching to LED light bulbs? Check out our top picks and smart shopping tips to make the right purchases.

I wish I had known this lesson sooner.

Trim and prune the trees on your property safely and efficiently with a high-quality pole saw that best suits your needs.

Jigsaws and reciprocating saws are versatile tools, but their uses are often confused. Let’s take a closer look.

Planning to paint and sand your spackled wall? Learn how the size of the repair, the type of spackle, and other factors affect dry time.

I found the best Labor Day deals at The Home Depot. From a Milwaukee drill/driver kit for just $99 to deep discounts on ladders, blowers, and patio sets, here are the standouts.

Crabgrass can become a major problem in lawns and gardens without taking quick control. Try these effective products to get rid of crabgrass on your lawn.

Score Labor Day savings on DeWalt and Craftsman hand tools and accessories—all priced under $15. These holiday-only discounts won’t last long, and the best picks are already going fast.

Get Ryobi’s 18V ONE+ Drill/Driver Kit—complete with battery, charger, and 22 bits—for just $39.97 during Home Depot’s Labor Day 2025 event.

Home Depot's Labor Day discounts on Ryobi batteries, tools, and LINK storage won't last much longer. Act now to score up to 60% off.

Hurry, it's the final day to score limited-time savings up to $1,900 on top-rated push, riding, and robotic mowers. Shop Ego, Craftsman, John Deere, and Greenworks before these holiday-only deals end.

Keep your workbench, garage, and shed organized with these versatile tool storage ideas.

Durable, rugged, and weather-resistant, these tool boxes will keep your gear neatly stowed, and our favorite pick comes with coded-key security.

Hurry, Labor Day Sales are winding down and it's your last chance to save on DeWalt's most popular tools.

Nail guns make quick work of fastening trim or framing a structure. We tested the top nail guns on the market to find out which deserved a spot in our lineup.

Retailers are offering deep discounts on Milwaukee’s most popular tools for Labor Day— and here are the ones that are worth buying. Hurry, these deals end soon.

I found big markdowns on trusted kitchen brands, from KitchenAid, and Bosch to Ninja, with savings worth grabbing before stock runs out.

In my case that vine was hops with its attractively lobed leaves—and a growth rate that would keep me hopping to control it.

Save up to 50% on grass seed, fertilizers, pest control, and more you can still use this year.

My old Craftsman gas mower has served me well, but new battery-powered options are quieter, cheaper over the long run, and much cleaner for the environment.