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top. brands on sale across Amazon for prime day
Deals

Missed Prime Day? You Can Still Get These Deals on Generators, Power Tools, and More

Amazon's October Prime Day is officially over but some deals are still available including discounts on EcoFlow, DeWalt, and more.

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Gutters

Are Birds Hanging Out In Your Gutters? Why You Should Be More Concerned

You definitely don't want to overlook this.

Woman relaxing on a hammock in her flower garden.
Gardening

Now This Is a Landscaping Trend We Can Get On Board With

If you’re stressed and short on time, then you’ll want this garden.

A woman painting an old china cabinet from brown to white.
Cabinets

Don’t Replace Your Cabinets This Year—Do This Instead

Avoid tariff markups by trying one of these creative alternatives to purchasing new cabinets.

Home Depot Better than Prime Day prices during the Home Depot Sale
Deals

DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ryobi and More: Power Tool Deals at Home Depot That Beat Prime Day Prices

Big savings, big discounts: The Home Depot is offering deals on top-rated power tools starting at just $99.

Lit carved pumpkins on grass
Pest Control

How to Preserve Pumpkins Without Harming Wildlife

Why spend so much time carving jack-o'-lanterns only for them to start decaying a few days later? These surefire methods keep pumpkins from rotting—and keep your autumnal displays looking spooky for weeks.

The Best Home Energy Monitor
Tech & Electronics

The Best Home Energy Monitor Identifies Your Household’s Biggest Inefficiencies

Use a home energy monitor to identify and correct energy inefficiencies and save money on your electric bill.

An intruder with a ski bask breaks into a dimly lit kitchen.
Home Security

38 Easy Ways to Protect Your Home From Break-Ins

How can air conditioners and car keys protect you from being burglarized? Read on for clever tips and tricks to improve your home's security.

Walmart's Deal Days, Better than Amazon Prime Deals, 2025
Deals

Walmart Deals Days Beat Prime Day: The Best Deals to Shop Right Now

Walmart’s Deals outlast Prime Day by three full days and feature Milwaukee tools, portable power, heaters, purifiers, and other essentials.

A senior sitting in the best recliner for senior while using a laptop
Furniture & Decor

We Researched the Best Recliners for Seniors. Our Favorite Suits All Styles and Homes

The best recliners for seniors feature mobility aids to make it easy to settle into a favorite chair.

Multiple rain gauges lined up outside on the lawn
Lawn, Garden & Pool

We Tested the Best Rain Gauges to Help You Save Water and Prepare for Storms

A rain gauge is a useful tool for gardening, farming, and staying informed about weather conditions.

Person wearing work gloves prepares to add foam rubber insulation to window overlooking a parking lot.
Repair & Maintenance

15 Types of Weatherstripping to Help Cut Energy Costs

Sealing drafts is one of the easiest ways to reduce your family’s annual energy expenditures, but the weatherstripping you put around a window isn't the same kind you'd put under a door.

The Best Leaf Blowers Options
Power Tools

We Tested the Top Leaf Blowers for 10 Hours. These Are the Best Picks to Maintain Your Yard

Save the trouble of raking and make quick work of fallen leaves using a reliable leaf blower.

The best freestanding tub option installed in a beautiful white-tiled bathroom
Reviews

Soak Off a Stressful Day in One of The Best Freestanding Tubs of 2025

Give your bathroom a stunning, spacious upgrade with a freestanding tub that suits your style, space, and budget.

Best Rust Converters
Tools & Materials

5 Rust Converters That Actually Work—Tested and Reviewed

Learn how the best converters can remove and prevent rust while simultaneously adding a coat of paint-ready primer to all your metal possessions.

6 Glues Can Bond Metal to a Variety of Materials
Reviews

These 6 Glues Can Bond Metal to a Variety of Materials

Attempting to glue metal has often been met with mixed results, but modern adhesives can produce very successful bonds with metal and a variety of other materials, too.

The Best Siding Nailer Options
Tools & Materials

We Drove in Hundreds of Nails to Find the Best Siding Nailers

You can fix siding with a hammer, but a powered siding nailer will get the job done much faster, and with unbeatable consistency.

Best Mole Traps
Reviews

We Tested Mole Traps for 4 Weeks, and One Proved to Be Better Than the Rest

Keep your lawn and garden free of pesky moles with fast-acting and effective mole traps.

Early Prime Day Deals on Home Essentials, Prices as Low as $3
Deals

Act Fast: Everyday Essentials Under $5—Save Big on Cleaners, Organizers, and More

From The Pink Stuff bundle to laundry lifesavers and storage upgrades, these discounted essentials are moving fast ahead of Prime Big Deals Day.

Greenworks 40V Leaf Blower - 50% Off During Prime Big Deal Days
Deals

Don’t Miss It: Greenworks 40V Cordless Leaf Blower Is 50% Off and Whisper-Quiet

Move fast to save $100+ on a quiet and capable go-to for effortless yard cleanup for fall.