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Lawn Care & Gardening

Get a Head Start on Your Spring Garden by Planting These Perennials Now

Get busy in the garden now to put in plants that will reward you with bountiful blooms for many years to come.

Power Tools

20+ Best Ego Tool Gifts of 2026: Tools, Batteries, and Accessories

Cordless lawn and garden tools have rarely been so impressive. Give the gift of convenience and reliability with these Ego products.

Reviews

Is Your Home Actually Ready for Winter? Start With These 41 Award-Winning Products

Our favorite finds for a warmer home, easier snow removal, and more comfortable days outdoors—all winter long.

Heating

20 Ways to Keep Warm Without Turning on the Heat

Heating costs this year are sky-high. These tricks for staying toasty without firing up the furnace will keep the chill away—and money in your pocket.

Appliances & Cookware

The Home Depot’s Early Black Friday Sale Drops Refrigerators to Clearance-Level Prices—Up to 47% Off LG, Samsung, and More

Save up to $1,600 on LG, Samsung, GE, Whirlpool, and Frigidaire refrigerators, from French door and side-by-side models to garage-ready top-freezers.

Appliances & Cookware

The Best Turkey Fryers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

With an indoor or outdoor turkey fryer, you can cook the crispiest, tastiest, and most delicious bird you’ve ever had.

HVAC

The Best Non-Electric Heaters of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Keep the patio in use long after the days of summer have gone, make that cold bonus room toasty, and prepare for winter power outages with a non-electric heater.

Tools & Materials

The Best Roof Sealants of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

The right roof sealant can repair gaps and prevent leaks. See how our top picks performed in our hands-on tests.

Generators

We Tested Home Generators to Find the Best Picks for a Power Outage

The best time to prepare for when the power goes out is before it happens. After testing various home generators and power stations, these top picks powered through.

Tools & Materials

The Best Salt Spreaders of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Salt spreaders make applying granular and rock salt quicker and easier. See which tested options distribute salt evenly to keep surfaces clear of ice and snow.

HVAC

This is Our Top Pick When Choosing an Air Filter for Your Home’s Furnace or AC

Improve indoor air quality and HVAC system efficiency by replacing old air filters regularly.

Lawn & Garden

Want Year-Round Curb Appeal, Even in Winter? Try These 20 Stunning Plants

These plants and shrubs are year-round showstoppers, even under inches of snow.

Gifts

The Best Gifts for Homebodies Who’d Rather Stay In

Shop these thoughtful and cozy stay-at-home gifts, perfect for anyone who finds joy in the great indoors.

Deals

Ace Hardware’s Early Black Friday Sale Drops DeWalt Outdoor Tools Up to 45% Off—Save on Pruning Saws, Trimmers, and More

DeWalt Outdoor Tools Are Up to 45% Off in Ace’s Early Black Friday Sale

Plumbing

How to Test Your Home’s Water Quality

Your tap water may look crystal clear but still harbor contaminants—testing it is the only way to truly know what's coming out of your faucets.

Pool Maintenance

25 Best Gifts Every Pool Owner Will Love for Their Backyard Oasis

From practical gadgets to fun pool games: we’ve put together the ultimate guide to finding the perfect gifts for pool owners.

Lighting

The Best LED Light Strips of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Add a decorative and useful accent to your favorite spaces with tested LED light strips that are easy to install, functional, and aesthetically pleasing.

HVAC

The Best Infrared Heaters of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Stay toasty—and save money—with the unique benefits of infrared heating technology for your setting, style, and budget.

Backup Generators

Amazon Drops Generators Up to 40% Off With Early Black Friday Deals—Save on DuroMax, Champion, Westinghouse, and More

Get ready for winter outages with inverter, dual-fuel, and tri-fuel generators from Oxseryn, DuroMax, Westinghouse, and more.

Interior

Does Every Home Need a Bathtub? The Pros and Cons of Going Tub-Free

In both remodeled and new homes, bathtubs have a lot of pros and cons. Find out if you need one in your home.