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With severe weather becoming more common, choosing the right shingles is more important than ever.

With a 2-meter sensing cable, audible alarm, and notifications that go right to your phone, this water leak detector alerts you to unexpected moisture before it turns into a major maintenance issue.

Save on socket sets, impact sockets, ratchets, adapters, and individual sizes from DeWalt, Milwaukee, Gearwrench, Klein Tools, Sunex, and Makita.

Save $100 on a 60V mower, get a brushless impact driver kit for less than $65, and shop more Greenworks lawn tools starting at $119.99.

Extend your growing season and keep your garden beds full by putting these crops and colorful plants in the ground this August.

If the flies houseplants and seedlings are getting on your last nerve, here’s how you get them to bug off.

Save $100 on an M18 FUEL blower kit, get two M18 5.0Ah batteries for $199, and shop dozens of Milwaukee power tools, hand tools, Packout gear, and accessories.

You don't need a big budget to make a great first impression.

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

Some mistakes can shorten the lifespan of your appliances. Others lead to kitchen messes and messed-up meals—or worse, bad coffee.

Save up to 47% off drills, combo kits, sanders, outdoor tools, and more across top brands like DeWalt, Makita, Ryobi, and others during Amazon's power tool sale.

Gazebos protect your outdoor space so you can spend time with friends and family in almost any weather.

Sherwin-Williams’ new urethanized acrylic coating gave my worn outdoor table a new finish that looked cleaner and felt tougher after two thin coats.

Find hidden problems and identify potential issues with a home inspection, so you can plan, budget, and complete necessary repairs and upgrades before they get really expensive.

Keep your home at the ideal temperature during hot, dry weather with a high-efficiency evaporative air cooler.

Protect your cucumbers, pumpkins, squash, and other gourds from squash bugs by following these simple tips for removal and prevention.

Save on Ego string trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, batteries, and accessories, with several complete kits priced under $250.

Setting up a hands-free lawn care system can be tricky. Our rigorous field tests revealed which models truly deliver pro-level results.

Keep certain items on hand so you’ll be equipped with what you need when a storm hits.