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Dread raking leaves every fall? Here’s how to speed through the task—or decide whether it's worth raking at all.

If you want some mechanical assistance clearing your driveway and sidewalks, these are the manufacturers you’ll want to check out.

Amazon's early Prime Day Deals are live, and offering massive discounts on top-rated tools, including one of the best random orbital sanders we've tested.

Fall yard tools start at $26.99, with deals on blowers, chainsaws, pole saws, and end-of-season mowers.

Clean up leaves and dead grass with a sturdy, reliable rake built for the task.

Keep those pesky pine needles out of your gutters with these high-performing gutter guards.

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

Put down your rake and pick up one of these powerful landscape helpers. A backpack leaf blower will make quick work of messy yard debris.

Experts say checking these attic tasks off your list before it gets cold can prevent mold, pests, high energy bills, and more.

Bissell, Shark, Dreame, Tineco, and Roborock vacuum-mops and robots start at just $129.99.

For elaborate projects, it’s tough to beat the precise cutting action of a scroll saw—particularly one of high quality. Learn how your workshop can benefit from this powerful tool.

If you’re tired of cleaning your gutters of clogged leaves and debris, protect them with micro-mesh gutter guards. Gutter covers can also discourage insects and prevent staining or mold buildup.

Cover crops enrich the soil, suppress weeds, and can save you money on amendments.

Buy a Milwaukee M12 two-battery starter kit for $129 and choose a free FUEL impact driver, crown stapler, rotary tool, and more – valued up to $149.

Heating prices are already surging this season. Get relief by making these inexpensive (and free!) changes around the home.

Champion, Generac, Jackery, EcoFlow, BLUETTI, and more start at $229.99 for backup power during outages.

Loose or leaking gutters can be a real issue for your home. Spot gutter problems so you can make repairs as soon as possible.

Mow the ditches and clean up the back 40 with one of the tough, dependable machines we put to the test.

Keep leaves and debris from clogging your gutters so rainwater will flow effectively with one of these top gutter guards.

To get a stud finder that suits your needs and budget, start here with our guide to understanding and navigating the available options—and don’t miss my hands-on testing review to determine the most dependable stud finders.