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Amazon Is Clearing Out Grills Ahead of Prime Day—Up to 31% Off Traeger, Pit Boss, Weber, and More
Deals

Amazon Is Clearing Out Grills Ahead of Prime Day—Up to 31% Off Traeger, Pit Boss, Weber, and More

Prime Day is still days away, but Amazon is already discounting pellet grills, griddles, smokers, pizza ovens, charcoal grills, and BBQ accessories from some of the biggest names in outdoor cooking.

The Hayward W3C12002 StarClear Plus Filter installed and in use during testing
Pool Maintenance

The Best Pool Filters of 2026, Tested and Rated

Keep your pool sparkling clean and clear all season long with one of these top pool filtration systems.

The Honda EU2200i 2200W Portable Inverter Generator in the foreground of a tailgating event with people in the background
Generators

The Best Generator Brands of 2026

Finding the right generator for your needs, whether for your home, RV, or jobsite, begins with selecting a reputable brand.

Curb appeal scene with mulched flower beds nedt to a nice house.
Curb Appeal

14 Easy Curb Appeal Updates You Can Do in a Weekend

You don't need a professional crew to make your home stand out. Whether you’re trying to attract buyers or just welcoming guests, these simple upgrades will breathe new life into your exterior.

Moen Dropped Two New Pulldown Kitchen Faucets With 360-Degree SwivelControl—and a Retrofit Wand Kit to Match
Kitchen Remodeling

Moen Dropped Two New Pulldown Kitchen Faucets With 360-Degree SwivelControl—and a Retrofit Wand Kit to Match

Moen's new SwivelControl faucets deliver hands-free convenience and full sink coverage—and one clever kit brings the same upgrade to faucets you already own.

Man using a manual fertilizer spreader on a lawn.
Lawn Care

To Get the Healthiest, Greenest Grass, This Is When to Fertilize the Lawn

It’s not as difficult as you might think to transform last year’s brown, patchy grass into a verdant oasis.

Kidney-shaped swimming pool in the back of a luxury home.
Pools & Water Features

Which of These Types of Swimming Pools Is Best for Your Backyard?

Backyard pools can be a huge undertaking—and a huge expense. Dive into the differences between common pool shapes, styles, and sizes before you get in too deep.

An empty above-ground poo in a backyard.
Pools & Water Features

10 Tips for Keeping Your Above-Ground Pool Clean

Keep your above-ground pool clean and in top shape to extend its lifespan, avoid costly repairs, and enjoy a summer full of fun.

Dirty pool water filter, reusable polyester cartridge filter held aloft in someone's hand in front of pool.
DIY

How to Clean a Pool Filter

Whether you have an above-ground or in-ground pool, cleaning the pool filter should be a top maintenance priority.

A person cooking various meat and vegetables on the Royal Gourmet portable propane gas griddle
Gifts

The 20 Best Father’s Day Gifts at The Home Depot

Stop by Dad’s favorite home improvement store to get a gift for him this Father’s Day.

A group of the best automatic plant waterers on a table before testing
Lawn, Garden & Pool

We Tested Automatic Plant Waterers—These Kept Our Plants Alive

From simple wick ropes to fully automated systems, these plant waterers delivered consistent moisture to help keep plants healthy.

eco friendly bioclimatic aluminum pergola shade structure, awning and patio shades
Outdoor Furniture

The Best Patio Shades of 2026, Picks by Our Editors

Spruce up, cool down, and add welcome sun protection to an outdoor space with one of these useful patio shades.

Tile slate roof on a cottage.
Curb Appeal

18 Common Types of Roof Shingles for Residential Homes

When selecting the right roof shingles for your home, climate, architecture style, and cost should all factor into the equation.

Amazon Has Father's Day Gifts at Clearance-Level Prices—Up to 50% Off Traeger, DeWalt, Ego, and More
Hand Tools

Amazon Has Father’s Day Gifts at Clearance-Level Prices—Up to 50% Off Traeger, DeWalt, Ego, and More

Hand tools, grills, pruning saws, chainsaws, trimmers, and backyard gear are all marked down before Father’s Day, with deals starting at just $7.99.

The Best Solar Deck Lights Options
Lighting

The Best Solar Deck Lights of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Harness the power of the sun to add functional ambient lighting to your outdoor space.

A can of Cutter bug control spray being sprayed on a lawn
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Mosquito Yard Sprays of 2026, Picks by Our Editors

Take control of your yard and prevent irritating mosquito bites with one of these effective mosquito yard sprays or foggers.

The Veikous Large Cedar Wood Raised Garden Bed growing a garden next to a cement patio
Gifts

The Best Gifts for the DIY Dad in 2026

Whether it’s Father’s Day, Christmas, a birthday, or any other reason, don’t miss these top-tier gifts for DIY dads.

Home Depot Is Giving Away a Free Ryobi Shrubber This Summer
Power Tools

Home Depot Is Giving Away a Free Ryobi Hedge Trimmer Ahead of Father’s Day: Here’s How to Get Yours

Buy the Ryobi ONE+ 18V High Performance Battery Kit at Home Depot for and get a free cordless 18" hedge trimmer include.

A green hummingbird on a silver feeder in Mindo, Ecuador
Wildlife

7 Reasons Your Hummingbird Feeder Isn’t Getting Much Traffic—and What to Do About It

There's a right place to hang the feeder, and a right way to clean it. Here's what else you might be doing wrong.

Person crouches near low plants to apply insecticidal soap with a pump sprayer and wand.
Garden Pests

How to Make Homemade Insecticidal Soap

Insecticidal soap is a cinch to make at home, and can wipe out your garden pest problem without harming your plants.