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It’s on Amazon’s best-sellers list for a reason.

Shoppers Say This Best-Selling Memory Foam Pillow Keeps Them ‘Cool All Night Long’—and It’s on Sale

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you grow herbs in small containers on your patio, support the birds and bees with pollinator-friendly flowers in your landscape design, or have a flourishing potager, having the right garden tools can set you up for success. The good news? You don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to get your garden in tip-top shape this summer. These Amazon Prime Day deals will help you score big on everything from lawnmowers and edging tools to indoor herb gardens and decorative hose holders.

The 21 Best Garden Deals You Can Snag During Amazon Prime Day

Real Homes

An achievable and budget-friendly DIY coffee table tutorial using repurposed cardboard and ready-mixed plaster

How to make a DIY coffee table using cardboard and plaster. I did it in 7 easy steps with beautiful results

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Ring the alarm; Amazon Prime Day is here! Today and tomorrow, July 16-17, shoppers can save big on thousands of items across all of Amazon’s categories—and that includes furniture. If spending wisely is important to you, you don’t want to neglect the e-tailer’s home section. From bestselling couches to stylish home décor and even linen closet essentials, Amazon has whatever it is that you need. And for the next two days, there’s a good chance it’s on sale, too. So, whether you’re moving into new digs or dipping your toe into interior re-decorating, here are 20 of the best Amazon Prime Day furniture deals to shop now.

I’m Outfitting My Apartment with Amazon’s Best Prime Day Furniture Deals

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Those big screwheads in the threshold of a newer entry door aren’t just decorative; they raise or lower a narrow strip set in the threshold. So try this hack if you’ve noticed a draft under the door. Adjust the Exterior Door Threshold. On a sunny day, turn off...

Raise a Door Threshold To Reduce Drafts

Learning how to use a hole saw is essential for any DIYer interested in home improvement. Discover the right technique for using a hole saw so you can tackle your next home improvement project with confidence. Tools Required. Clamps or vice. Drill. Hole saw. Screwdriver. Materials Required. Door or other...

How To Use a Hole Saw

If you've seen what Dust Moto or Stark Futures have done to motocross bikes, you already know that electrifying an off-road vehicle makes it absolutely insane. But what happens when you stick a ridiculously powerful electric motor in a vehicle that's already insane, like a three-wheeler?. Anyone who's ever ridden...

Watch This DIY Electric Three-Wheeler Absolutely Shred, Until It Breaks

Electrical outlets and switches on exterior walls can leak a lot of cold outside air into the house. Add up all the outlets in the average house, and you can experience some serious heat loss, which makes it worth spending 10 minutes per outlet plugging the holes. Before you start,...

Save Money On Your Utility Bills By Filling Gaps Around Electrical Outlets

Crawl space insulation might not be at the forefront of your mind but forgetting about it is an expensive mistake. Uninsulated ducts that run through unconditioned spaces can lose more than 30 percent of their heating or cooling capacity. So you’ll save money by insulating them. The Residential Building Code calls for R-8 insulation for these ducts, but check with your building inspector for local code requirements. Before you insulate, however, plug any air leaks by sealing all the joints with caulk or tape.

Save Money by Insulating Crawl Space Ducts

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. If you’re a weird leaf blower fanatic like I am, chances are super high that you have heard of the Ego 765 CFM leaf blower. This blower has received rave reviews from everyone under the sun who has had the privilege of laying hands on it. And I am one of those people. I first tested this blower in 2022, and it has not left my side since. This Ego leaf blower is the Taylor Swift of leaf blowers right now—a popular star everyone wants to see in person.

Ego Leaf Blower Review: I Tried It, and Here’s What You Need to Know

If you’re lucky enough to have a pool in your backyard, you might be wondering how to keep it safe. A proper pool fence is the best way to prevent drownings, but not just any fence will do. Your pool fence should be strong, resistant to climbing, and include a lockable gate. We spoke to fence expert Anthony Strianese for further guidance.

8 Pool Fence Ideas for Your Backyard

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. As someone who’s used and reviewed over a dozen fire pits, including the Breeo Smokeless Fire Pit and Solo Stove, and has an indoor fireplace, I like to keep a lot of firewood on hand. Not only that, I also want to make sure the wood is protected on stormy nights.

I Tried the All-New Breeo Firewood Rack, Here’s My Honest Opinion

You shut the door, but it doesn’t latch, or you have to lift the handle to get it to latch. This problem is getting on your nerves—why not spend five minutes fixing it? The first thing you should try is tightening the screws in both the handle and the striker plate. If the door still doesn’t catch, try the following steps.

Door Won’t Latch? Here’s an Easy Fix

Whether you have a cozy yard that requires minimal maintenance or a large expanse of lawn and patio space for entertaining, you have probably come across problems with unwanted insects or wildlife. Most of us want to find a way to manage outdoor living without harsh chemicals for the safety of family and pets who spend time outside in the summer months.

Does Scattering Soap in the Yard Work to Repel Bugs and Animals?

Interior trim can add definition and refinement to a room, and wood remains a good choice for material. Today, synthetic trims can sometimes be a better option. Here are a few tips to help you no matter which material you choose. Wood trim, also known as molding or millwork, enhances...

6 Tips for Buying Wood Trim That Will Save Time and Money

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Cardboard furniture isn't just child's play anymore!

DIYer Turns Old Cardbord Boxes Into Flawless West Elm Dupe

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. A good—no, an excellent—camp stove is a must-have item for every type of camper. Whether you’re a car camper staying in established campgrounds, a campervan traveler scooping up dry camping spots in National Forests, or a backpacker sleeping in primitive wilderness sites, you need a way to prepare food. Cold-soaked oatmeal and jerky just doesn’t cut it all the time.

Coleman Camp Stove Review: From a Vanlifer’s Perspective

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. A quality hedge trimmer is an essential tool in every homeowner’s landscaping arsenal because well-groomed shrubs, bushes, and hedges contribute significantly to curb appeal. Plus, regularly grooming shrubbery eliminates dead, diseased, and overgrown branches, promoting thicker, denser, and more attractive growth and allowing healthier parts of the plant to flourish.

Black+Decker Hedge Trimmer Review: We Tested This High Performance Cordless Tool

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Many homes and additions are built over a crawl space to save time and money. Unlike traditional basements, crawl spaces are often only a few feet tall, built above grade, and many are unfinished with dirt floors. In these settings, moisture must be managed a little differently. Vapor barriers are...

How to Install a Vapor Barrier in a Crawlspace

Under every drain in your house, there’s a trap that holds water and prevents sewer gas from flowing up into the air you breathe. But if you have a shower that’s been abandoned since the kids moved out or a floor drain that never gets used, the water in the trap can eventually evaporate. That lets in stinky—or even dangerous—sewer gases. The solution is a few ounces of cooking oil.

Why You Should Be Using Oil in Your Floor Drains

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I Tried the Fiskars Deluxe Stand-Up Weeder and It Didn’t Break the Bank or My Back

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. Many of us love gardening and yard grooming, but...

I Tried the Fiskars Deluxe Stand-Up Weeder and It Didn’t Break the Bank or My Back

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