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Tame an unruly garden hose with a sturdy retractable storage reel that best suits your yard and budget.

Today’s garden hoses are made from innovative new materials, but how well do they perform in real-life watering situations? Find out which top hoses on the market survived our hands-on testing.

A laser distance measurer can help you take more accurate measurements at longer distances.

Looking for a long-lasting new roof with great curb appeal and performance? Reliable metal roofing offers a huge variety of designs and styles for your home.

Silica gel packets can protect, preserve, and even kill odors. Find out why you should hang onto them for use around the home.

The Home Depot Spring Black Friday Savings Event Cuts Lawn and Garden Prices—Up to 60% Off Pavers and More

Submit your product to be considered for our annual awards program celebrating the best new tools on the market.

These powerful, easy-to-use lawn mowers make quick work of cutting grass, leaving your lawn the envy of the neighborhood.

The 3-seat deluxe patio and porch swing offers comfort, style, and stability.

Understanding which tools and cleaners to use—and which to avoid—can keep your deck and patio sets shipshape for years to come.

A high-quality home tool kit comes with a range of common tools that make completing DIY projects and repairs easy.

Choose the right walk-behind, self-propelled, or riding gas mower to manage your yard.

Spreading fertilizer by hand is a good way to expose yourself to chemicals and a bad way to get consistent coverage for gorgeous grass. It's time to start using a fertilizer spreader instead.

Our experts' been-there, done-that guide to attracting pollinators, repelling pests, and setting yourself up for the best harvest yet.

The Home Depot is highlighting cutting-edge tools with lower prices on Ryobi, Milwaukee, and DeWalt kits and specialty gear.

A trusty trowel can be a helpful tool in any gardener’s arsenal. Dig a little deeper, plant a bit easier, and weed out the undesirable growth in your garden with one of our favorite picks.

We tested a range of options to find pairs that offer the right mix of durability, comfort, and control for everything from heavy-duty yard work to everyday planting.

The more projects you take on, the more you'll appreciate having the right screwdrivers on hand. These sets tested best for comfort, functionality, and value.

Before you replace worn-out decking and railing with wood, consider an alternative that brings peace of mind and less maintenance.

Rather than falling prey to ticks in your yard, you can eliminate populations of these disease-causing insects with the help of a tick spray. After researching various products, our favorites are listed here.