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Alexa speakers, smart thermostats, color-changing bulbs, and whole-home automations just hit their lowest prices of the year — including an Echo device for only $21.99.

Charcoal kettles, portable tailgaters, flat-top griddles, and WiFi pellet grills all dropped in price for Black Friday, with standout deals from Amazon, The Home Depot, and Ace Hardware.

Big savings on vacuums have already landed at Amazon, Lowe’s, and The Home Depot, with discounts on sticks, uprights, and canisters.

Give the gift of long-lasting DeWalt quality with these affordable tools for the DeWalt diehard on your list.

It has strong gripping power, doesn’t weigh much, and grips virtually anything that fits in its jaws.

Don't let winter weather derail your home fix-up plans. Being stuck inside is actually the perfect excuse for taking on these home improvement projects.

After seeing the Zep Foaming Wall Cleaner go viral on TikTok, I decided to put it to the test. See my results.

It’s a super-light, crystal-clear optic that surprised me from the first use.

Top brands like Roborock, Shark, iRobot, EcoVacs, and Eufy are already slashing prices on robot vacuums and vacuum-mop combos ahead of Black Friday. These are the smartest, strongest deals to shop now.

Snow Joe’s electric shovels and snow blowers are steeply discounted for Black Friday, with deep cuts on both corded and cordless models.

Winter is the best time to score deep discounts on robotic mowers from leading brands. Upgrade now if you want to do less yard work next season.

Preserve partially used tubes of caulk indefinitely with these purpose-made tube tip covers.

No more tangled tools or misplaced parts.

Finding mold in your home can be a headache—sometimes literally. Fight back and restore your space with these top mold removers.

We put five popular boot dryers through a week of wet-weather testing to see which ones dry quickly, run quietly, and last a long time.

Most holiday decorating schemes center around fully adorned yuletide trees. These stands show off these festive masterpieces in all their glory.

Banishing dirt, dust, and debris from stairs can be a daunting task. The right vacuum can help you get the job done with fewer backaches and less sweat.

Mammotion robot mowers are highly rated, reliable, and deeply discounted right now.

Save on tools from major brands like DeWalt, Craftsman, Bosch, and more.