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Ryobi deals during the Home Depot Labor Day Sale
Deals

Home Depot just dropped its Labor Day discounts on Ryobi batteries, tools, and LINK storage—here are the top picks.

The Best Pry Bar
Tools & Materials

A pry bar is a simple yet versatile tool, but the number of available options can make picking the right one confusing. Our research will help you choose the best pry bar for your tool kit.

The Best Tall Fescue Grass Seed Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

Prized for its striking emerald green color and shade tolerance, tall fescue produces a lush lawn that's well suited to northern climates.

The Best Furniture Slider Options
Furniture & Decor

Moving furniture can be backbreaking work, but with the help of some of the best furniture sliders, you can drag and slide furniture without damaging the floors—or your back.

The Best Insect Fogger Options
Reviews

There's almost nothing worse than finding a bug in the sheets or watching a spider crawl across the dinner table. Rid your home of these nasty invaders with an insect fogger. 

Best Glue for MDF Options
Reviews

The best room glues for MDF help stabilize your DIY projects quickly and easily. These 8 products are our go-to picks for our homes.

Home Depot Labor Day Sales 2025: Free Tools, deep Discounts and More
Deals

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.

A photo of a house where the best driveway sealer option has been used to reseal the driveway
Lawn, Garden & Pool

Protect your driveway from stains, chemicals, and the damage freeze-thaw cycles can cause with the product that best suits the surface material.

The Best Shower Curtain Liner Option
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

A splash-free, mildew-resistant shower curtain liner saves you time and money. Our top picks cater to all bathroom sizes and styles.

The Best Automatic Plant Waterer Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

We researched and tested a range of auto watering systems to help you find the right fit for your space, schedule, and plant need care routine.

The Best Sauna Heater installed in a wood sauna next to a built-in bench with a water bucket and scoop on the floor.
Reviews

To enjoy the full relaxation and health benefits from a home sauna, get the right type of heater. Learn what to look for to find the best sauna heater for a home sauna.

The Best Rug Pad Options
Furniture & Decor

During testing, the best rug pads proved that they will add comfort and safety to your space while making vacuuming a breeze.

A group of the best exterior wood stains in front of a garage door before testing.
Reviews

Add an attractive protective finish to the wood surfaces around your home with these top exterior wood stains.

Woman wipes a hardwood floor with a blue microfiber cloth.
Cleaning

Get hardworking hardwood spic-and-span with these safe solutions for dusting, deep cleaning, and stain removal.

A side view of a shiny, modern blue car with silver rims on a grey garage floor.
Exterior

What, style in the garage? The colors, textures, and durable finishes of these underfoot options may inspire you to transform your tired space.

A DIYer painting walls in a bedroom.
Paints & Finishes

From creating a fifth wall to upgrading furniture, you can shift the mood of your home with a splash of color.

Unclogged drain with running water
DIY

Your health and your home’s plumbing will thank you for it.

Early Labor Day DeWalt Deals start at under $10
Deals

Labor Day isn’t until September 1, but major retailers are already dropping prices on DeWalt’s most popular tools. Here are the best deals.

Six of the best dethatchers lined up on backyard grass
Lawn, Garden & Pool

Removing the thick thatch under your lawn will make it healthier and more verdant. We tested some of today’s top models to see which could help.

Man uses steel wool to sand a white interior door.
Repair & Maintenance

Have you poked a hole in your door after moving furniture, or have a gap after removing hooks or hardware? Follow these steps to get it looking good as new again.