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Looking for ways to lower your energy bills in the colder months? These missteps will only end up costing you more in the long run.

Fill out your toolbox or check off the DIYer on your gift list: sets with SAE and metric sockets start at $18.98, and two full-size kits are $99

Most holiday decorating schemes center around fully adorned Yuletide trees. These stands show off these festive masterpieces in all their glory.

Buy Milwaukee's $199 M12 battery starter kit and choose a free pruning saw, circular saw, ratchet, or four other cordless tools.

Take these steps to boost the efficiency of your wood-burning fireplace this season.

Batteries, drills, saws, and sanders from the brand’s 20V MAX lineup are marked down, with a two-tool combo kit at $149 and accessories starting at $29.

Grow holly shrubs to deck the halls—or your exterior walls as foundation plants.

Yeti LoadOut GoBoxes are built to protect your gear from water, dirt, and rough handling. I rolled them over, loaded them up, and even tossed them into a lake to test how durable they really are.

Experts explain when it’s safe to cover unsightly pipes and air ducts.

Save on Champion, Westinghouse, DuroMax, and more, with gas and dual-fuel generators starting at $299.98.

Stay warm through leaf cleanup, outdoor repairs, and winter chores with heated clothing deals starting at $69.99.

When the cold descends, a heater becomes your home’s best friend. Keep frigid temperatures at bay with an electric wall heater.

No matter how many skeletons or graves you prop up in the front yard, it's not a truly haunted house without a ghostly glow and ominous shadows.

Here's how to tell if that noise you're hearing is a sign of something serious—and how to fix the problem.

Too many homeowners forget the last one!

Rakes, leaf scoops, garden bags, and dump carts start at $5.99, with end-of-season savings for clearing the yard before snow arrives.

When the electricity goes out, the clock starts ticking on your refrigerated and frozen foods.

Home safes protect your most valued possessions from theft, fire, and flood. These are our top picks for home security.

We spent 2 weeks blowing leaves, clippings, and debris to find the battery-powered blowers with the most power, longest runtime, and user comfort. Here’s which one to buy for your yard.