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For a safe and healthy summer in your own backyard oasis, take these steps before you take the plunge.

Craftsman’s Prime Day deals include socket sets, screwdrivers, pliers, V20 batteries, drills, and a 262-piece Versastack kit for stocking the garage without overpaying.

Effective gas-powered string trimmers tidy the edges of your yard and maintain its appearance while preventing water damage and staining on fence boards, sheds, and garden-bed edging blocks.

X-Sense’s SC07-W combines two major home-safety alarms in one 10-year battery unit, and the 6-pack drops to just $32 per alarm with code XSENSE07.

Save on Waterdrop countertop and under-sink filtration systems, including the popular M6H instant hot water RO unit.

We tried 6 popular formulas on real grass for a month to see which delivered deeper color, thicker growth, and the most consistent results.

EGO’s 56V lineup is marked down for Prime Day, with deals on cordless mowers, blowers, trimmers, pressure washers, batteries, and more yard tools.

Stop squirrels from feasting on your birdseed by employing these genius—and sometimes wily—tricks.

A wet/dry vac is your best friend when there are spills, floods, and other liquid messes to clean up.

Adding the right lighting is key to adding safety and ambiance to your nighttime gatherings and celebrations.

These grill brushes will keep your grill grates in top shape for barbecuing all season long.

These compact air conditioners provide quick relief from the heat without making you break a sweat to get them installed.

Ready to swim, splash, and lounge poolside? Here are some of the top pool models to help make summer fun.

After clearing brush and cutting trees with the MS 182 C-BE all weekend, my body was no worse for the wear.

Ace Hardware is known for its home improvement products, but this store carries everything from grills to home decor. Don’t miss out on these hidden gems.

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

The Stihl GTA 30 looks like a lightweight garden pruner, but in testing, it powered through thick branches and even a 5-inch log with surprising control and strength.

Try a long-time German tradition to air out your home throughout the summer months.

Save big on water filtration, home security, smart lighting, and more practical home upgrades even before Amazon’s Prime Day officially begins.