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Green with envy over your neighbor’s perfect lawn? Here’s how to overcome brown spots, bare spots, weeds, and other problems plaguing your turf.

At summer's peak, save your garden's bounty—and prepare for the weather and events that next month may bring.

Discover clever (and mostly free) ways to start seeds, irrigate, and control pests in the garden—without buying more stuff.

This often overlooked household chore is more beneficial than most homeowners realize.

Portable, window, over-the-sill, and through-the-wall air conditioners are marked down, with models for small rooms starting just over $150.

One quick test can help you improve growing conditions and give your plants the best chance to thrive.

Prevent expensive water leaks by spotting them early with the best water-leak detectors.

Eliminate mosquitoes, flies, and other nuisance bugs with these expert-tested bug zappers. Find the perfect model for your needs and budget.

Learn what matters most when selecting a pool heater and explore the best models for warming any pool year-round.

Forget the mulch volcano: Trim the areas under your trees with these shade-loving perennials, annuals, and shrubs.

Milwaukee deals start under $10 at Amazon, with discounts on M12 and M18 batteries, ratchets, impact wrenches, rotary hammers, hand tools, and pro-grade equipment.

Save on smokeless fire pits, tabletop models, propane fire tables, and wood-burning pits with grills, with deals starting under $30.

Expand your options for cooking outdoors with one of these top gas griddles.

It starts with a deck you never have to sand, stain, or seal.

Do you have a step that never fails to creak? Before you fix the problem, you must figure out which part of the step is making the noise.

We tested today’s top-selling models to find out how they fared in real-life situations and whether they’re worth lugging around.

All-purpose cleaners tackle germs, grease, and grime on a variety of surfaces. Here are the best ones on the market.

Today’s top window air conditioners are energy efficient and Wi-Fi ready.

Save on cordless leaf blowers from EGO, Greenworks, Bosch, Makita, Husqvarna, and WORX, with complete battery-and-charger kits starting under $100.