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Reviews

The Home Depot Is Slashing Prices on Power Tools During Its Spring Black Friday Sale

From a must-have drill to a jaw-dropping discount on a Milwaukee 5-piece combo kit, these are the deals I'm shopping!

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Lawn & Garden

The Invincible Yard: 25 Ideas for Lazy Landscaping

Spend less time tending to your yard and more time enjoying it!

The Best Pet-Safe Weed Killes
Reviews

Our Favorite Pet-Safe Weed Killer Is Easy to Apply and Effective

A good pet-safe weed killer can banish unsightly weeds and grasses while keeping your furry friends safe. We rounded up some of the top picks on the market.

Side by Side of Yellow Fiberglass Front Door and Beige Steel Front Door
Exterior

Fiberglass vs. Steel Front Doors: Which Are Better for Your Home’s Entry?

Which entry doors offer the best energy efficiency, security, and return on investment? Learn whether a fiberglass or steel front door is a better choice for your home.

The Best Garage Storage System Sideview of Wall Control pegboard
Reviews

This Upgrade Instantly Transformed My Garage

From cabinets to overhead racks, these versatile storage solutions can help you ditch the clutter in your garage or workshop.

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DIY

How to Make Your Own All-Natural Granite Cleaner

De-gunk and protect granite surfaces around the house with this all-natural DIY solvent.

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Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Groundhogs Without Harming Them

Groundhogs can do real damage to your property. The good news is there's a lot you can do to keep them from hanging around.

Grizzly jointer planer jointing mode
Reviews

Our Favorite Jointer Delivers a Professional Performance at Half the Price

Find out which features you should consider when choosing a jointer for your workshop, and don’t miss our list of top models.

DeWalt Pressure Washer new expanded outdoor line
Reviews

DeWalt Expands Its Outdoor Power Tool Line —Just in Time For Spring

One of our favorite tool brands just got even better with the introduction of nine new outdoor power tools.

Best Woodworking Clamps
Reviews

The Best Woodworking Clamps

Primarily used to aid in gluing pieces of wood, woodworking clamps are helpful tools that free up your hands, so you can work on other things while your glue dries.

A gloved home gardener holds a clump of weeds pulled from their vegetable garden plot.
Lawn & Garden

Ask a Pro: “When Do You Put Down Pre-emergent? The Instructions Are So Confusing!”

Our readers had tons of questions about the weeds invading their lawns. We hand-picked our favorites and asked turfgrass weed specialist and Virginia Tech professor Dr. Shawn Askew about them for our Ask a Pro series—plus, don't miss him when he joins us for our live April webinar!

Northern Tool Free Battery Deal March
Reviews

I’m Racking Up Free Power Tools and Batteries—Here’s My Secret

I’m cashing in on Northern Tool's free battery promotions and tool freebies with qualifying purchases. Grab these deals before they’re gone!

A person in work boots using a shovel to work in garden soil.
Lawn & Garden

4 Types of Soil Every Gardener Should Know

Is your soil chalky, sandy, or silty? Is it acid or alkaline? Before you put in a flower garden, add some trees, or plant your vegetables, determine the type of soil you have and how best to amend it.

The grass of a lawn burning in a wildfire.
Lawn & Garden

Fire-Resistant Landscaping Tips Every Homeowner Should Know

Create defensible space around your home to keep flames from spreading and hot embers from igniting.

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Interior

Can You Have a Garbage Disposal With a Septic Tank?

Find out what precautions to take if you want to use a garbage disposal with a septic system.

A bright room with light filtering wooden blinds.
Design

14 Types of Blinds Every Homeowner Should Know

Honeycomb or vertical, zebra or matchstick? We'll help you figure out which types of blinds will work best for your home.

Man in his workshop using a woodworking router.
DIY

How to Use a Router the Right Way

Which type of router is right for your woodworking project, and how do you use the tool safely? We'll "route" you in the right direction.

The Best Drywall Screw Guns
Reviews

This Easy-to-Use Tool Replaces My Old Drill

Think a standard drill with a dimpling bit is good enough for drywall? So did we—until we tested dedicated drywall screw guns. Hanging drywall will never be the same.

One of the best outdoor shades installed at the edge of a balcony patio to provide privacy from the yard.
Reviews

After Talking to an Expert, This is Our Favorite Outdoor Shade for Proper Protection

Create a relaxing outdoor retreat with the top outdoor shades that can help improve lighting, control temperature, and provide privacy.

Woman removed faucet aerator from bathroom sink with wrench, which is next to sink.
DIY

How to Clean a Faucet Aerator

If water in your sink faucet has low flow or is flowing in an erratic pattern, the problem could be mineral buildup on the faucet's aerator. Removing the part and cleaning it thoroughly will get water flowing freely again.