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Amazon just dropped early Prime Day discounts on Greenworks mowers, blowers, and more, and the best picks are going fast.

From choosing the wrong tools for a task to cleaning and storing them improperly, you’ll want to consider these warnings from experts.

Keep your power tool sharp and make easier (and safer) cuts using these workshop essentials.

Bondo can be an amazing solution to a variety of repairs or a disastrous choice, depending on how and where it is used.

You never know when an emergency will strike. Armed with the items on this bug-out-bag checklist, you’ll always be prepared.

These convenient lighting devices brighten up wherever you look and keep your hands free while you work.

Fresh clean air and smart savings—these early Prime Day 2025 deals on air purifiers from top brands like Levoit, Shark, and Homedics are too good to miss.

Amazon just dropped the price on this compact ceramic space heater, making it one of the best early Prime Big Deals Day finds.

Stock up on pro-grade picks—from impact bits to a cordless coffee maker—at bargain-basement prices.

If pure power is your top priority, the Oupes Mega 1 delivers.

Facial recognition technology isn’t just for your phone anymore. I tested the Lockly Visage to see how well it works as a front door lock—and whether it’s actually secure enough to trust.

Earthy, classic, retro, and neutral, the color-of-the-year picks for 2026 are warm, comforting, and subdued.

Designed with smart-home users in mind, this plug and outlet offer seamless integration with Apple Home, Samsung SmartThings, Alexa, and Google Home.

This month brings colorful leaves, cool breezes, and Halloween trick-or-treaters. It's also the perfect time to finish outdoor maintenance, brush up on your fire safety knowledge, and winterize your lawn before the cold temperatures really set in.

A decorative bathroom mirror enhances the vibe of a bathroom and works a little magic at the same time, giving the illusion of a brighter or larger space. Upgrade your bathroom’s style by swapping out your current mirror for something new.

Thanks to its smart navigation, quiet operation, and neat, even cuts, this mower helps users spend less time on lawncare and more time enjoying the outdoors.

Illuminate your yard or balcony and create a festive atmosphere with a string of eco-friendly solar lights.

If buzzing, biting pests are killing your patio vibes, give them the boot with one of these top mosquito repellents.

Arguably, the most important equipment on the job, good workwear allows you to be more productive while staying safe and comfortable.

We drilled, sawed, nailed, sprayed, and more to put dozens of the latest power tools to the test for BobVila.com’s Tool of the Year Awards. These were the standouts.