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When severe weather hits, it's vital to be prepared with the right essentials.

Often an afterthought, the shower curtain rod plays a key role in bathroom design, so choose wisely.

This week's top deals include major markdowns on power tools, home essentials, cleaning products, appliances, and more.

Instant radon gas testing and ongoing detection keeps you safe and gives you peace of mind.

This battery-operated smart alarm took just minutes to install and immediately added app-based alerts to my home safety setup. Here’s how it performed during everyday use and testing.

February's here, which means that we still have half of winter yet to go. Now's the time to take care of some end-of-the-season indoor projects, and start looking forward to the joys spring brings.

From roadside visibility to quick battery boosts, these winter storm vehicle deals help you stay safer and more self-sufficient.

A compact, lightweight carpet sweeper helps keep floors free of dust, dander, and debris without a heavy vacuum.

A dustpan set is an affordable and reliable tool for cleaning daily messes. The best dustpan sets sweep up dust and debris without leaving dirt behind. 

Keep your doors from slamming or from getting locked out with a dependable door stop.

You won't believe what they found.

Faucet water filters don't have to cost a lot or have the highest certification scores to be effective. For less than $50, these tested picks all provide clean and tasty drinking water—right from the tap.

Designed for smaller lawns up to ¼ acre, this compact Kobalt mower delivers up to 48 minutes of runtime, 2-in-1 mulching/bagging, and stores vertically in small spaces

Though they are warm indoors, your houseplants have very different needs when the mercury drops outside.

If not cleared quickly, snow can be deadly.

Buy one qualifying DeWalt 20V tool at Lowe’s and get a free 5.0Ah battery—no extra steps, no bundle math, and a strong value add for cordless shoppers.

From utility knives and wrench sets to screwdrivers, clamps, and shop gear, these deals cover the tools that work anywhere—no power required.

Easy to assemble and jam-packed with safety features, this distiller trumped all our other favorites.

This Lowe’s-exclusive dishwasher flew under my radar until I actually ran a load. Between the near-silent wash cycle, smart drying system, and generous capacity, it’s much more capable than expected.

This is the deal with the creepy-looking stuff in your yard—and here's what to do if you find it.