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Solved! This is How to Get Rid of Ants in the Kitchen Once and for All
DIY

Solved! This is How to Get Rid of Ants in the Kitchen Once and for All

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How to Clean Baseboards
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How to Clean Baseboards

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7 Things to Know Before Tinting Home Windows
DIY

7 Things to Know Before Tinting Home Windows

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How to Get Rid of Voles Humanely in 7 Steps
DIY

How to Get Rid of Voles Humanely in 7 Steps

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How to Splice Wires for Home Electrical Projects
DIY

How to Splice Wires for Home Electrical Projects

By: Robert Ferguson, Bob Vila, Gretchen Heber

Solved! What Size Bathroom Fan Best Supports Your Space
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

Solved! What Size Bathroom Fan Best Supports Your Space

By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Paint Vinyl Siding and Make Your Home Look New Again
DIY

How to Paint Vinyl Siding and Make Your Home Look New Again

By: Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

How to Clean a Shower Head
Bathrooms

How to Clean a Shower Head

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How to Build Scaffolding (and When It’s a Better Idea Than Using a Ladder)
Exterior

How to Build Scaffolding (and When It’s a Better Idea Than Using a Ladder)

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Cleaning & Organizing

3 Fixes for Dried Glue

By: Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

How to Start a Lawn Mower and Troubleshoot Common Problems
DIY

How to Start a Lawn Mower and Troubleshoot Common Problems

By: Bob Vila, Tony Carrick

How To Get Rid of Foxes
Interior

How To Get Rid of Foxes

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How to Tile a Bathroom Wall
Bathroom Remodeling

How to Tile a Bathroom Wall

By: Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi

All You Need to Know About Waxing Hardwood Floors
DIY

All You Need to Know About Waxing Hardwood Floors

By: Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Solved! Does Bleach Kill Bed Bugs?
DIY

Solved! Does Bleach Kill Bed Bugs?

By: Danielle Fallon-O'Leary, Bob Vila

Solved! How Long to Water Your Lawn
DIY

Solved! How Long to Water Your Lawn

By: Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Soil Types
Gardening

All You Need to Know About Soil Types

By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Get Rid of Fire Ants: 5 Tried-and-True Methods
Garden Pests

How to Get Rid of Fire Ants: 5 Tried-and-True Methods

By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, James Kidd

How To Test Soil pH
Gardening

How To Test Soil pH

By: Bob Vila

7 Things to Do in Spring for a Healthy, Gorgeous Lawn Year-Round
Lawn & Garden

7 Things to Do in Spring for a Healthy, Gorgeous Lawn Year-Round

By: Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

DIY

How To: Get Rid of Grubs

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3 Ways to Waterproof Wood
DIY

3 Ways to Waterproof Wood

By: Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Roofing Materials
Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Roofing Materials

By: Bob Vila

The Beginner’s Guide to Working with Wallpaper
DIY

The Beginner’s Guide to Working with Wallpaper

By: Bob Vila

25 Types of Nails and How to Use Them
DIY

25 Types of Nails and How to Use Them

By: Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi

How To Get Rid of Frogs
Garden Pests

How To Get Rid of Frogs

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Solved! What to Do When Your Dishwasher Is Not Draining
Appliances

Solved! What to Do When Your Dishwasher Is Not Draining

By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Solved! Why Is My Refrigerator Leaking Water?
Appliances

Solved! Why Is My Refrigerator Leaking Water?

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Solved! What to Do When Your Clothes Washer Won’t Spin
Appliances

Solved! What to Do When Your Clothes Washer Won’t Spin

By: Bob Vila

Solved! This is How Long Refrigerators Last
Appliances

Solved! This is How Long Refrigerators Last

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3 Ways to Improve Sliding Door Security
Doors

3 Ways to Improve Sliding Door Security

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Solved! What to Do When You Find Ticks in the House
DIY

Solved! What to Do When You Find Ticks in the House

By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Dormer Windows
Architecture

All You Need to Know About Dormer Windows

By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How To: Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs
DIY

How To: Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs

By: Bob Vila

How to Make a DIY Wasp Trap from a Bottle and the Right Bait
DIY

How to Make a DIY Wasp Trap from a Bottle and the Right Bait

By: Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How To Get Rid of Spiders
DIY

How To Get Rid of Spiders

By: Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila

Solved! Why Is My Toilet Bubbling, and How Can I Fix It?
Bathrooms

Solved! Why Is My Toilet Bubbling, and How Can I Fix It?

By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Basement Flooring 101
Basements

Basement Flooring 101

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How to Mud Drywall
Building & Installing

How to Mud Drywall

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10 Types of Fencing Materials All Homeowners Should Know
Curb Appeal

10 Types of Fencing Materials All Homeowners Should Know

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Butcher Block Countertops: Pros and Cons to Consider Before Installation 
Building & Installing

Butcher Block Countertops: Pros and Cons to Consider Before Installation 

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The Dos and Don’ts of Cleaning Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets

The Dos and Don’ts of Cleaning Kitchen Cabinets

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Are Your Windows Drafty? Try These 12 Solutions for Every Budget
DIY

Are Your Windows Drafty? Try These 12 Solutions for Every Budget

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How to Use Drywall Anchors
DIY

How to Use Drywall Anchors

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Solved! What Is Trisodium Phosphate, and Is it Safe to Use?
Cleaning

Solved! What Is Trisodium Phosphate, and Is it Safe to Use?

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How to Install a Prehung Door
DIY

How to Install a Prehung Door

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How to Paint Pressure-Treated Wood
DIY

How to Paint Pressure-Treated Wood

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How to Winterize a Sprinkler System
DIY

How to Winterize a Sprinkler System

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How to Seal Grout
DIY

How to Seal Grout

By: Bob Vila

7 Things to Know Before Choosing Laminate Flooring
Building & Installing

7 Things to Know Before Choosing Laminate Flooring

By: Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

New Floors? 5 Top Hardwood Options to Know
Building & Installing

New Floors? 5 Top Hardwood Options to Know

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How To: Install Click Flooring
DIY

How To: Install Click Flooring

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Which Finish Is Right for Your Hardwood Floors?
Flooring

Which Finish Is Right for Your Hardwood Floors?

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5 Great Options for Laundry Room Flooring (and 3 to Skip)
Flooring

5 Great Options for Laundry Room Flooring (and 3 to Skip)

By: Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Polish Wood Floors
DIY

How to Polish Wood Floors

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How to Clean Vinyl Flooring Without Damaging It
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Vinyl Flooring Without Damaging It

By: Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

8 Things to Know About Blown-In Insulation
Heating & Cooling

8 Things to Know About Blown-In Insulation

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All You Need to Know About Tudor Style Homes, Then and Now
Design

All You Need to Know About Tudor Style Homes, Then and Now

By: Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Joint Compound vs. Spackle: What’s the Difference?
DIY

Joint Compound vs. Spackle: What’s the Difference?

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How to Get Rid of Cockroaches
DIY

How to Get Rid of Cockroaches

By: Bob Vila, Tony Carrick

How to Unclog a Garbage Disposal
Appliances

How to Unclog a Garbage Disposal

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How to Install a Light Fixture
Building & Installing

How to Install a Light Fixture

By: Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila, Kit Stansley

Board and Batten Siding and Trim: All You Need to Know
Architecture

Board and Batten Siding and Trim: All You Need to Know

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Solved! How Long Does Gas Last?
Exterior

Solved! How Long Does Gas Last?

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