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Cleaning up a blooded basement. Narrow depth of field.
Basements

Basement Waterproofing: Here’s How to Dry Out a Wet Basement—And How Much It Costs

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How To: Acid Stain Concrete
Countertops

How To: Acid Stain Concrete

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Blinds vs Curtains: The Pros and Cons of Each Window Treatment
Design

Which Window Treatment Works Best for Your House? Blinds vs. Curtains

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

The Complete Guide to Painting Window Trim
DIY

So, You Want to… Paint Your Window Trim

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Best Car Accessories: 19 Gadgets Your Ride Really Needs
Home Technology

Best Car Accessories: 19 Gadgets Your Ride Really Needs

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How to Lay Artificial Grass
DIY

How To: Lay Artificial Grass

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

The Dos and Don'ts of Sprinkler Repair and Maintenance
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Sprinkler Repair and Maintenance

By Jeanne Petrizzo, Bob Vila

How to Balance a Ceiling Fan
DIY

How To: Balance a Wobbly Ceiling Fan

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

Frost in Freezer? Follow These 6 Troubleshooting Tips
Appliances

Solved! What to Do About Frost in Your Freezer

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Outdoor Showers 101
Building & Installing

Outdoor Showers 101

By James Scott, Bob Vila

Ceiling Fan Direction
Cooling

All You Need to Know About Ceiling Fan Direction

By Bob Vila

roof sheathing
Exterior

What All Homeowners Should Know About Roof Sheathing

By Bob Vila

5 Types of Gutters to Consider for Your Home
Curb Appeal

Types of Gutters to Consider for Your Home

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

6 Things to Know Before Painting Rust
DIY

6 Things to Know Before You Paint Over Rust

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Repairing a Garden Hose that Leaks at the Spigot
DIY

Garden Hose Repair: 4 Fast (and Frugal) Fixes

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Homemade Fertilizer for Lawns - Grass
DIY

Homemade Fertilizer Makes the Grass Always Greener

By Kelsey Savage, Bob Vila

The 25 Easiest Ways to Save Energy (and Dollars) This Summer
Cooling

The 25 Easiest Ways to Save Energy (and Dollars) This Summer

By Bob Vila

How to Build a Root Cellar
Exterior

Today’s Homeowners Rediscover the Benefits of a Root Cellar

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Best Type of Oil for Lawn Mowers, Solved!
DIY

Solved! What Type of Lawn Mower Oil Should I Use?

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

Latex vs. Oil Paint
DIY

Latex vs. Oil Paint: Which is Best for the Exterior of Your Home?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Types of Wood House Siding
Curb Appeal

Types of Wood Siding: Your Guide to 5 Popular Home Cladding Options

By Bob Vila

Types of Woodworking Vises
DIY

Woodworking Vise Guide

By Bob Vila

Mineral Spirits vs Paint Thinner
DIY

What’s the Difference? Mineral Spirits vs Paint Thinner

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Concrete vs. Cement
Driveways & Walkways

Cement vs. Concrete: A Case of Mistaken Identities

By Bob Vila

How To: Remove Poison Ivy from Your Yard
DIY

How To: Remove Poison Ivy from Your Yard

By Bob Vila

Three Coat Plastering - Tools
Building & Installing

How To: Rebuild a Wall with Three-Coat Plaster

By Bob Vila

How Long to Let Paint Dry
DIY

Solved! How Long Does It Take for Paint to Dry?

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

How to Transplant a Tree
DIY

How To: Transplant a Tree

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Keep Deer Out of a Garden
Garden Pests

How To: Keep Deer Out of Your Garden

By Bob Vila

painted and stained kitchen cabinets
Cabinets

How To: Restore Cabinet Finishes

By Merv Kaufman, Bob Vila

How to Edge a Lawn
DIY

How To: Edge a Lawn

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Painting Appliances - Budget Kitchen Update
Appliances

All You Need to Know About Painting Appliances

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara, Bob Vila

Brazilian Pecan Flooring
DIY

Regain Your Footing: Top Tips for Common Wood Floor Repairs

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

patio-materials
Deck, Patio & Porch

Patio Materials 101

By Bob Vila

How To: Hire a General Contractor
Building & Installing

How To: Hire a General Contractor

By Bob Vila

How to Paint Over Wallpaper
DIY

How To: Paint Over Wallpaper

By Bob Vila

Beadboard Ceilings: All You Need to Know
Interior

All You Need to Know About Beadboard Ceilings

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Lawn Striping Tips to Know Before You Start
DIY

6 Things to Know About Lawn Striping

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How To Remove Wallpaper Glue
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Remove Wallpaper Glue

By Bob Vila

How to Level a Concrete Floor
Basements

What Would Bob Do? Leveling a Concrete Floor

By Bob Vila

using muriatic acid
Basements

How To: Use Muriatic Acid

By Bob Vila

Replace a Toilet Shut-Off Valve
Bathrooms

How To: Replace a Toilet Shut-Off Valve

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

How to Whitewash Brick
DIY

How To: Whitewash Brick

By Bob Vila

Deck Maintenance - Backyard Wooden Deck
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Dos and Don’ts of Deck Maintenance

By Bob Vila

How to Lay a Stone Path
DIY

How To: Lay a Stone Garden Path

By Jean Nayar, Bob Vila

How To Make Homemade Furniture Polish
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Make and Apply Your Own Homemade Furniture Polish

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How Long Does Caulk Take to Dry Around a Tub? Solved!
Bathrooms

Solved! How Long Does Caulk Take to Dry?

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

Woodworking Workshop Layout Design
Architecture

Setting Up Shop: The Ideal Layout for Your Woodworking Workshop

By Bob Vila

Nailing Techniques - Rules of Thumb
DIY

5 Nailing Techniques Every DIYer Should Know

By Bob Vila

Above-Ground Swimming Pool Planning
Exterior

Planning Guide: Above-Ground Swimming Pools

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

How to Fix Scratches on Hardwood Floors
DIY

What Would Bob Do? Fixing Scratches on Wood Floors

By Bob Vila

Woodworking Bench
DIY

Your Guide to the Basic Woodworking Bench

By Bob Vila

Cracked Concrete
Exterior

3 Fixes for Cracked Concrete

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Use a Drill Press
DIY

Operating a Drill Press

By Bob Vila

How to Cut in Paint
DIY

How To: Cut In Paint

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Drill Hole in Tile
DIY

Quick Tip: The Trick to Drilling Through Slippery Ceramic Tile

By Bob Vila

How to Clean Paint Rollers
DIY

Quick Tip: The Key to Preserving Paint Rollers

By Caylin Harris, Bob Vila

Building a Carport - Attached to the Home
Exterior

So, You Want to… Build a Carport

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Install Chair Rail - Painted Chair Rail
Building & Installing

How To: Install Chair Rail Molding

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Track Lighting
Design

3 Tips to Choosing Track Lighting

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

How to Remove Rivets - From a Corrugated Metal Shed
DIY

How To: Remove Rivets

By Bob Vila

Blueboard and Veneer Plaster
Building & Installing

Blueboard and Veneer Plaster Offer Old-Style Look

By Ted Cushman, Bob Vila

Skim Coat Plastering
Building & Installing

All About Skim Coat Plastering

By Bob Vila

Spray Painting Tips
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Spray Painting

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