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Closing a pool properly protects your investment from cold-weather damage, and will spare you maintenance headaches come spring.

These electric riding mowers deliver the power, runtime, and comfort you should expect for the price.

Ryobi and DeWalt tools, patio sets, and power washers—these Home Depot deals beat Prime Day prices, and they’re live now.

This DeWalt bundle includes two cordless power tools, two batteries, a charger, and a contractor bag—everything you need for your next DIY project, now 40% off for Prime Day.

A mainstay of my cleaning supplies, the Swiffer 2-in-1 was a part of my routine for years. Now, after a month’s worth of cleaning, I’ve found that the new version is even better than the original.

Prime Day is officially live, and top brands like Ego and Greenworks are slashing prices on cordless mowers, trimmers, and more.

Not all paint brushes are suitable for trim. We tested the top options—find out which brushes made us feel like painting pros.

These whole-house filtration systems can filter out bacteria, pesticides, heavy metals, and more for healthier and better-tasting drinking water.

A retractable awning provides ample shade on sunny days and is easy to tuck away when not in use, offering the best in flexible sun protection.

It’s elevated, waterproof, and easier to build than you might think.

Ego’s most-wanted cordless tools—from a record-power leaf blower to a pro-grade chainsaw—are marked down for Prime Day 2025. Move fast; these some of our favorite deals are already selling out.

Where you put your AC units and vents and how you maintain them can really impact their efficiency—and your electric bill.

Score deep discounts on pressure washers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, and more Greenworks favorites—before Prime Day ends.

Send ticks packing by clearing away their favorite foods and habitats, and adopting repellents and landscaping techniques they hate. Banish these disease-carrying pests from your property with these simple techniques.

Can you avoid back problems by using a stand-up weeder? We tested some of the top-rated models to find out.

Amazon Prime Day is live, and tool deals on DeWalt, Makita, Bosch, and more are going fast. These are the bargains I’d recommend without hesitation.

I test and track tool prices year-round, and these DeWalt Prime Day deals on impact drivers, saws, and more are actually worth it.

Amazon’s Prime Day 2025 hub is loaded with can’t-miss Makita bargains—from the versatile 12V MAX CXT Multi-Cutter Kit to heavy-duty polishers and combo kits.

From solar power stations to tri-fuel workhorses, these top generator deals are tough to beat—grab them before stock runs out.

Professional pool liner repairs are expensive. Consider one of these pool patches as an easy, cost-effective DIY alternative.