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Reviews

Use This Simple Tool To Grow A Healthier Garden And Lower Your Water Bill

We tested several hose timers to bring you the best options for perfectly hydrated lawns and gardens.

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Lawn & Garden

Tick Bite ER Visits and Infections Surge to Record Levels, With Northeast Cases Recording the Worst Season in Years

It's the worst surge in 5 years.

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Lawn & Garden

Outdoor Living Is Hot Again: Here Are the Biggest Projects for Homeowners’ Yards This Year

Find out what’s in and out when it comes to backyard upgrades.

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Reviews

The Best Retractable Garden Hose Reels According to Our Tests

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

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Exterior

Your Windows Can Make or Break Your Energy Bill This Summer—Here’s How

Try these expert-backed tricks to boost window efficiency.

The home depot deals better than amazon prime day
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Last Chance: These Home Depot Deals Are Better Than Prime Day and Include Free Tools

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

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Interior

These Dark Interior Colors Can Sell Your House for More Money, According to Zillow

Know the best way to incorporate dark colors into your home without going overboard.

Prime Day 2025 Pool Deals on above-ground pools, inflatable pools, pool floats, and more
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The Best Prime Day Pools Are Making a Splash—My Favorite Is 20 Feet Wide

Get ready to cool off: From shaded toddler pools to deluxe setups, I found the best pool deals on Amazon for Prime Day.

Emergency Supplies on sale for Prime Day 2025
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The 5 Emergency Supplies I Picked Up During Prime Day

A sale on essentials, like water filtration and fire blankets? Yes, please.

Greenworks deals Amazon Prime day deals 2025
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Last Chance: These Greenworks Prime Day Deals Are Almost Gone

These top-rated Greenworks tools are still on sale, but not for long. Shop mowers, blowers, pressure washers, and more before the Prime Day deals disappear.

Thermacell Patio deal prime day 2025 deals
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Prime Day Deal: Score My Secret Weapon to a Bug-Free Backyard for Only $11

Keep annoying pests 15 feet away with this must-have gadget. It's also safe for kids and pets.

Last Chance Prime Day Deals on EcoFlow, Jackery, and Generators Prime Day 2025 DEals
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Last Chance to Save Up to 65% Off EcoFlow, Jackery, and More During Amazon Prime Day

From dual-fuel workhorses to smart solar stations, these rare Prime Day generator deals—up to $1,600 off—are still live (for now).

Last Chance Ego Amazon Prime Day Deals 2025
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Last Chance to Save 40% Off Top Ego Tools—Hurry, These Prime Day Deals Are Almost Gone

Ego’s most-wanted cordless tools—from a souped-up power blower to a commercial-grade trimmer—are marked down now, but not for long.

Makita power tool deals for Amazon Prime Day 2025 Last Chance to save
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Prime Day Ends Today: Last Chance to Score Makita Power Tools Under $100

From sheet sanders and multi-cutters to blowers and combo kits, these pro-grade Makita tools are still marked down, but not for long.

The Home Depot Flash Sale One Day Only Deals that Beat Prime Day 2025
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One Day Only: The Home Depot’s Flash Sale Beats Prime Day Prices

Save up to $400 on Milwaukee, Nest, Rheem, and more—but these deals disappear after today.

A main repair the window screen with a spline roller.
Exterior

How to Replace a Window Screen

Window screen replacement is an easy, inexpensive project that even novice DIYers can do. Here’s how to keep insects from coming through the holes in your screens. 

A group of the best small window air conditioners placed together in the back of a truck
Reviews

6 Small Window ACs That Take Minutes to Install and Seconds to Start Cooling

One of these small yet mighty window air conditioners can help folks sleep cooler and otherwise feel more comfortable indoors during hot weather.

Back to the Roots Olla Pots buried with potted hydrangea and tomato plant
Reviews

My Secret for Keeping Thirsty Plants Watered Is On Sale for Under $10 Right Now

These garden accessories keep my plants well-watered, even when I'm away for the weekend.

how to keep bees away from hummingbird feeders
Lawn & Garden

How to Keep Bees Away From Hummingbird Feeders Without Harming Them

Are bees bugging the hummingbirds that frequent your feeders? Learn what you can do to get them to buzz off.

An evaporative cooler (left) and a portable air conditioner (right).
Interior

Evaporative Cooler vs. Air Conditioner: What’s the Difference?

Where you live, where you'll use the unit—even whether you have allergies—are all factors to consider when deciding which cooling device is better for your home.