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Enlist these techniques to reduce the likelihood of a chimney fire starting on your watch.

Learn the reason your neighbors are shining green porch lights this month—and no, it doesn’t have anything to do with Christmas.

We drove dozens of screws into pre-drilled holes, drywall, and wood to find the models that offer the best mix of comfort, control, and power.

Save on laundry and kitchen replacements, with Maytag washers under $600, dishwashers under $500, and more than $1,000 off French door refrigerators.

Save on power stations for outages, solar bundles for off-grid trips, and power banks starting at $16.49.

Find the perfect gift to complete your favorite tool nerd’s collection of quality Ryobi tools and products.

If you hate to watch your annuals shrivel and die in autumn, bring some indoors for summerlike flowers and greenery during winter.

Bring your home’s roof back to its original glory by removing dark streaks, moss, and other roof-hitchhiking debris. These cleaners will help.

Heat your home, garage, patio, or campsite with a powerful and efficient propane heater.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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