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Power Tools

The Best Cordless Drills for Home Repairs and Heavy-Duty Projects

After drilling 500-plus holes and driving 200 screws and bolts, we found the best cordless drills for everyday fixes and demanding projects.

Lawn Care

It’s Not Too Late to Do the Lawn Maintenance You’ve Been Putting Off

If you take a break now, you might regret it in the spring.

Holiday Decorations

Amazon Has Christmas Trees at Clearance Pricing for Early Black Friday—Save Up to 67% on Unlit and Prelit Trees

Shop Christmas trees from $31.89, including slim firs, traditional spruces, and pre-lit styles, with discounts up to 67% to help stretch your decorating budget.

Easy DIY Projects

This $10 Hardware Store Staple Can Fix More Around the House Than You Think

Caulk can be used for waterproofing, pestproofing, and even as an adhesive. Learn which DIY repairs you can make with this toolbox essential.

Bedrooms

Expecting Overnight Guests for the Holidays? Here’s Where to Put Them

Caught in a space squeeze without a hideaway bed? Ensure that your overnight visitors get a good night’s sleep with these cots, Murphy beds, futons, and more.

Interior Design

Blinds vs. Shades: How to Choose the Right Option for Your Home

The optimal solution for one room might not right for another. We'll help you decide where shades shine, and where blinds are best.

Tools & Materials

2026’s Best Snow Blowers for Gravel Driveways, Tested and Reviewed

We challenged several snow blowers to the winter of rural Montana, and while they all provided great traction—a necessity on loose surfaces like gravel—our favorite had unbeatable surface contact.

Exterior

23 Winter Emergency Supplies You Should Always Keep in Your Car

When you're driving on the coldest, most blustery days of winter, stow these items in your car and you'll be ready for just about any problems the weather may bring.

Hand Tools

Amazon Drops Hand Tools Up to 45% for Early Black Friday—Save on Screwdriver Sets, Wrenches, Multitools, and More

Get a head start on gifts from Klein, DeWalt, Fiskars, and more, with discounts on everything from stocking stuffers to mechanics sets.

Tools & Materials

The Best Single-Stage Snow Blowers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Nimble single-stage snow blowers are sized just right for clearing moderate snowfall from driveways and sidewalks.

Generators

The Best Quiet Generators for a Peaceful Power Supply, Tested

A backup generator doesn’t have to create a racket. Find out what happened when we tested a range of top options all advertised as being quiet.

Appliances & Cookware

Weber Slate 22-Inch Griddle Review: A Rust-Resistant Tabletop Griddle With Precise Heat Control

Weber’s largest tabletop griddle offers ample cooking space and is built to last. But is it worth it?

Appliances & Cookware

Bluevua Ropot RO System Review: Trustworthy Tap-to-Table Taste

With five-stage filtration, a sleek glass carafe, and live TDS monitoring, this countertop unit is one of the most reliable ways to enjoy pure, pristine drinking water.

Deals

Amazon Is Clearing Out Portable Power Stations Ahead of Black Friday—Save Up to 47% Off Anker, Bluetti, and More

Save up to 47% on backup power from Bluetti, Anker, Jackery, and DJI, with options for keeping devices charged or running larger appliances during an outage.

Pests

How to Get Stink Bugs Out of Your House

Stink bugs often head indoors when temperatures drop. Here’s how to evict these unwelcome squatters and keep them out.

Power Tools

Ace’s Early Black Friday Deals Drop DeWalt Tools Up to 52% Off—Save on Drills, Drivers, Saws, and More

Shop drill-and-driver bundles, a $99 pruning saw, and workshop accessories, with extra Ace Rewards savings on select deals for your projects or gift list.

Interior

The Right Types of Christmas Lights for Indoor and Outdoor Holiday Displays

Ready to light up your house for the holidays? Learn which types of Christmas lights, bulb sizes, and colors work best in all your interior and exterior spaces.

Fireplaces & Chimneys

15 Things You Should Never Burn in the Fireplace

It may seem OK to toss things like driftwood and cardboard into your fireplace, but doing so can smoke up your house, and even cause chimney fires.

Heating

This is the Best Temperature Setting for Your Thermostat in Winter

There's a sweet spot between comfort and savings on your thermostat.

Tools & Materials

The Best Oil for Snow Blowers of 2026, Expert-Picked

Keep your snow blower ready for the next snowfall with one of these quality motor oils.