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Thinking about changing your house's lock? Learn when you should rekey a door lock rather than replace it.

A recent survey found the best projects you can do yourself to make a happier home.

We're always searching for the latest and greatest deals. Whether it's a discounted tool, appliance sales, or a coveted home find—each week, we give you our favorite sales that are actually worth it.

Harness the bolt-busting power of these heavy-duty cordless impact wrenches.

More in today's news digest: bed bugs are getting harder to kill, a cicada brood prepares to emerge, and homebuilders plan for a tough year ahead.

You can make your lawn care a whole lot easier with the help of a lightweight, expandable hose that stretches far, shrinks quickly, and stores easily.

For some gardeners, one hose is simply not enough. A handy garden hose splitter can turn that lone spigot into a source of water for your entire yard.

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

Keep your outdoor space clear of weeds and pests with a backpack sprayer—the up-and-coming tool designed for effective yard management and superior user control.

Harness the power of the sun to warm your pool while protecting the water from dust, insects, and UV rays.

Seeking the perfect cabinet door style for your upcoming kitchen or bath remodel? Here are the most popular styles you’ll find in today’s kitchens.

Fertilize the garden, eliminate pests, and kill weeds with one of the best pump sprayers that came out on top in our hands-on tests.

Let this guide on lawn mower blade sharpeners and how to choose them hone your knowledge of these edgy tools.

Laser levels are indispensable for ensuring measurement accuracy. We tested the best-selling models—see how they fared.

Shield upholstered sofas, pricey carpet, and other fabric furnishings from messy mishaps. Quality stain protection spray will keep these items looking new for years.

Consider choosing a minor kitchen remodel to minimize your budget and stress, while achieving the look you and future buyers will love.

These tools take care of the seed sowing step for you, so you can plant seeds without all the hunching and kneeling.

Want to gift your mom something she’ll actually use? If she loves DIY projects, get her one (or more) of these top-performing power tools.

From legendary Brandywines to sun-drenched zinnias, these favorites bring serious flavor, color, and nostalgia to the garden.

This compact cordless pruner from Stihl is ideal for taming overgrown trees and shrubs. For a limited time, you’ll get a free extra battery — a $60 value.