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We tried out today’s top deck sealers to see how well they really work. Protect your deck from damage caused by sunlight, moisture, and foot traffic with the products that excelled in our hands-on tests.

We researched over 30 option and our top option offers comfort and control. See how we ranked our other tested caulking guns.

Gain control over who enters your property with one of these quality automatic gate openers.

When I replaced my 15-year-old water softener, I did not anticipate exactly how much more efficient and intuitive this new model from Culligan would be.

We’ve tested all kinds of ladders. When it comes to cleaning out your home’s rain gutters, these are the ones to trust.

Refresh your home decor with cozy bedroom sets, chic dining room tables, functional outdoor furniture, and much more from these best furniture brands.

Transform unsightly organic waste into a nutrient-rich soil additive with a compost bin and feed your garden for less.

The Grand Duchess Twinkling Balsam Fir is back in stock—hurry, it will sell out!

If you’re dealing with clammy indoor air and paying lots in energy costs to combat it, a whole-house dehumidifier could be the best solution.

Take back your yard with a wasp spray that works fast and keeps you out of harm’s way.

Four sturdy outdoor tools are marked down this week—just in time for late-summer digging and cleanup.

Skip the painter’s tape in favor of one of these handy paint edgers. You’ll save time and money and still achieve clean, crisp, professional results without drips or smears.

These mops will keep your wood floors stunning for years—and with minimal effort.

From reinventing your gift wish list to keeping other people’s junk from entering your home, you’ll want to try these strategies.

Remove that thick layer of dead grass choking your yard with a high-quality dethatching rake and let your lawn breathe.

Find out which features make a TV wall mount the best type for your viewing style.

Got a gouge in that gypsum board? Fix it the right way, with the right materials, and your wall will look good as new.

See the hottest deals in Bob Vila-favorite categories like power tools, hand tools, home essentials, and more.

Raise the garage door while elevating the ability to control it with one of these top garage door openers.

In this first edition of Ask the Team, we answer questions about our deck cleaner recipe, getting rid of voles, revitalizing oxidized patio furniture, and more.