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    How To Check Pressure Washer O-Rings

    Does your pressure washer leak during use? Bad O-rings could be why. Here's how to check and change those important...


    6 Best Gas Pressure Washers to Blast Away Grime in Seconds

    Find the best gas pressure washer to tackle all your heavy-duty outdoor clean-up jobs, including making your dirty driveway look...


    Are You Being Hosed? The 5 Best Garden Hose Picks for a Healthier Lawn

    Keep your outdoor lawn looking pristine this summer with the best garden hose options for your yard!


    6 Best Electric Pressure Washers, According to Expert Testing

    The best electric pressure washers do the same jobs as a gasoline pressure washer but without the hassles of oil...


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    How To Choose and Replace Pressure Washer Nozzles

    To get the most out of your pressure washer this summer, learn about the different kinds of nozzles so you...


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    How to Sharpen an Axe or Hatchet

    A sharp axe will let you split your wood pile faster with less effort. Learn methods to keep your blades...


    Keep Outdoor Furniture Protected with the 10 Best Water-Repellent Sprays

    Preserve the quality and prolong the lifespan of your fabric with the best water-repellent sprays around.


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    14 Handy Tools Every Homeowner Needs

    Need to do a bunch of little repairs? This list of small DIY tools will get you started.

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    Should You Be Using a Tree Watering Bag?

    Do you know what tree watering bags are? Learn the pros and cons of utilizing them for newly planted trees...


    CobraHead Weeder and Cultivator: A Must-Have for Your Garden! (We Tried It!)

    The CobraHead Weeder removes weeds with ease—and so much more!


    Tinker with 17 Gifts for a Handyman

    You'll look like the best gift giver around with these stellar ideas!


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    Homeowner’s Guide To Box Fans

    Wondering what a box fan is, or how to use one more efficiently? Here's a handy resource for anyone hoping...


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    Best AA and AAA Battery Chargers for Reliable Charging

    Running low on battery is never a good thing. Thanks to these rechargeable battery chargers, you never have to worry...


    This Attractive Opinel Knife Goes Anywhere You Do

    For around $20, you’ll want this trusty folding pocket knife in your car, your toolbox and your pocket.


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    How To Clean and Replace a Walk-Behind Lawn Mower Air Filter

    Want to keep your walk-behind mower in good working order? It pays to know how to clean or replace your...


    The 10 Best Budget-Friendly Ladder Deals for DIYing

    Step up your DIY game without having to splurge when you shop these ladder sales. Save up to 50% before...


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    How To Find, Clean and Replace a Lawn Mower Fuel Filter

    Got a push mower you depend on? If so, it pays to know how your lawn mower fuel filter works,...

    The BioLite CampStove 2+ Creates a Campfire and Keeps Your Phone from Dying

    BioLite’s new CampStove 2+ is a portable, wood camp stove that generates electricity to charge your phone.


    AstroAI Ice Scraper Review: Is it the Best Ice Scraper and Snow Brush? (We Tried It!)

    This snow brush and detachable ice scraper has more than 24,000 reviews on Amazon, and reviewers are saying...


    Best Paint Sprayers for DIY Projects, Tested and Reviewed by a Painting Pro

    Spend less time and energy on your painting projects and more time reveling in their beauty when you use the...


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    12 Lawn Mower Problems You Can Fix Yourself

    Tired of feeling helpless when something goes wrong with your lawn mower? Learn gas and electric lawn mower troubleshooting for...


    This $5 Handy Tool Removes Ticks From Dogs, Cats and Humans

    Prevention is the best medicine, but when a tick comes into contact with pet or human skin, you'll be happy...


    The REI Sale Section Has Darn Tough Socks on Deep Discount—Here’s What Else We’re Buying

    New markdowns just dropped at REI! Get ahead of the curve and save up to 50% on Patagonia, Hydro Flask...

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    5 Best Solar Powered Coolers

    Ditch the hassle of ice by harnessing the power of the sun to keep your food cold. Here are our...


    Sate Your Thirsty Lawn: Shop 10 Sprinkler Sales

    Don't get hosed—save up to 70% on sprinklers when you shop these on-sale finds.


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    Plant Food vs. Fertilizer: What’s the Difference?

    There's a lot of confusion over whether plant food is the same thing as fertilizer. Is there a difference? Let's...


    15 Amazon Gift Ideas for Every DIY Enthusiast You Know

    These Amazon gift ideas will make shopping for the home improvement buff easier, even for the person in your life...


    10 Best Stand-On Mowers of 2024, According to a Lawncare Expert

    The best stand-on mowers provide the deck size and performance of sit-down models with a superior line of sight and...


    Warm Boots, Happy Feet: Introducing the DryGuy Boot Dryer

    There’s nothing worse than putting on a damp pair of shoes to start your day. Luckily, the DryGuy...