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Build a high-quality tool collection for less, with deals starting at $49.99 on DeWalt, Bosch, Makita, and more.

After more than a month of living with a whole-house battery system, I’ve been impressed by how seamlessly it handles backup power, rooftop solar, and even a fuel-burning generator.

My real-world mowing, towing, and maneuverability tests revealed plenty of pros and very few cons for this premium lawn tractor.

With prices starting at $262.18, these fuel-powered generators and solar bundles can help you prepare for winter outages before the first storm.

Transform everyday materials into creepy, colorful, and festive decor with these creative projects most all DIYers can do.

Save on end-of-season mowing, fall cleanup, and winter snow removal, with tools starting at $179 and accessories from $14.75.

Save 34% on a 147-foot smart outdoor lighting system that can add holiday color, architectural accent lighting, and bright white illumination year-round.

These hues may shock you, but they’re worth incorporating into your décor.

Prices start at $59.99 on outdoor equipment from Worx, Greenworks, DeWalt, EGO, and more for fall cleanup.

Prime Big Deal Days brings savings on Waterdrop reverse osmosis systems, countertop filters, and refrigerator filters for better-tasting water during fall cooking, hot-drink season, and holiday hosting.

Find DIY-friendly prices on cordless kits, saws, and hand tools, with workshop extras starting at $3.79.

Amazon has marked down DeWalt saws, sanders, nailers, and 20V MAX batteries, so you can start a cordless toolbox or add to the one you already have.

These discounted models from Dreo, Vornado, Dyson and more were chosen for safety features as well as deal value—starting at $16.97.

We did a deep dive to test the best outdoor faucets on the market for DIYers and pros alike.

Some kinds of leaf litter might do more harm than good.

Propane fire pit tables, smokeless models, and wood-burning bowls are already discounted ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.

Mulching the garden properly can make the difference between a thirsty, weedy plot and a verdant, healthy paradise that’s the envy of the neighborhood.

Extend outdoor season with discounts on heaters, fire pits, and full patio sets before Prime Big Deal Days begins.

Take action now to save money later.

Prime Big Deal Days runs October 6-7, and hand tools from Wera, Craftsman, DeWalt, and more are already marked down.