More from Deirdre Mundorf (Page 2)

10 Cabin Plans for Building Your Hideaway in the Woods

By Deirdre Mundorf

Baby rabbits in a nest in the grass.

Here’s Why You Should Never Mow Over Patches of Dead Grass

By Deirdre Mundorf

Woman walking on large wood deck in backyard surrounded by many plants.

Plants That Repel Mosquitoes: 18 Picks for a Bug-Free Backyard

By Deirdre Mundorf, Michelle Ullman, Updated by Daryna Tobey

Artistic rendering of a magnifying glass over the periodic symbol for radon, in the crevices of a home.

How to Test for Radon in Your Home

By Deirdre Mundorf

Woman in the yard hanging a seed feeder and hummingbird feeder from shepherd's hook.

How to Clean Bird Feeders

By Deirdre Mundorf

An empty above-ground poo in a backyard.

Pools & Water Features

Top Tips for Above-Ground Pool Maintenance

By Deirdre Mundorf, Updated by Paul Rankin

The 20 Best Lawn Care Products of 2025

The 20 Best Lawn Care Products of 2025

By Deirdre Mundorf

he Best Microwave Convection Oven

Appliances & Cookware

These Are the Best Microwave Convection Ovens of 2025 for Your Cooking Needs

By Deirdre Mundorf

A person unplugging a coffee maker in a kitchen.

Lighting & Electrical

Does Unplugging Appliances Save Electricity? Yes—and See the 8 Biggest Energy Hogs

By Deirdre Mundorf

Woman's finger touching grout line between beige tiles; grout haze evident on tiles.

Bathroom Remodeling

How Long Does Grout Take to Dry?

By Deirdre Mundorf

A group of people listening to an older man with a beard present at a Home Owners Association meeting.

14 Unenforceable HOA Rules—and How to Fight Them

By Deirdre Mundorf, Updated by Margaret Foley

A man with yellow rubber gloves cleans an oven.

Cleaning & Organizing

3 Ways to Steam Clean an Oven

By Deirdre Mundorf, Updated by Margaret Foley

Woman standing on step stool and lubricating garage door spring with silicone spray.

How to Lubricate a Garage Door to Keep It Operating Smoothly

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Sofa Brands Option

Furniture & Decor

The 20 Best Sofa Brands of 2025

By Carol Benton, Deirdre Mundorf

Woman using box of baking soda to clean a jetted tub.

How to Clean a Jacuzzi

By Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Vila, Donna Boyle Schwartz

Close up of a dishwasher pod that has broken open but not dissolved in the dishwasher dispenser.

Solved! Why Are My Dishwasher Pods Not Dissolving?

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Mattress Brands Option

Mattresses & Bedding

The 15 Best Mattress Brands of 2025

By Jasmine Harding, Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Organization Products Under $50 Option

Storage & Organizing

The 23 Best Organization Products Under $50

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Carpet Tiles Option

The Best Carpet Tiles for Every Space in Your Home

By Glenda Taylor, Deirdre Mundorf

A homeowner inspecting a section of flooring that appears to have mold growth.

Has That Mold Always Been There? A Guide to Recognizing Stains

By Deirdre Mundorf

A homeowner with walking canes washing dishes at the kitchen sink.

Cleaning & Organizing

10 Easy Ways to Keep a Clean House When You Have Low Mobility

By Deirdre Mundorf

Left, an ultrasonic humidifier. Right, an evaporative humidifier.

Home Technology

Ultrasonic vs. Evaporative Humidifier: Which Is Better?

By Deirdre Mundorf

A built-in bookshelf displaying and storing books and decor in a dining room.

9 Built-In Bookshelf Ideas for Customizable Storage and Display

By Deirdre Mundorf

A person lighting a gas fireplace in a living room.

Fireplaces & Chimneys

How to Light a Gas Fireplace the Right Way

By Deirdre Mundorf

A groundhog (right) and gopher (left).

Gopher vs. Groundhog: What’s the Difference?

By Deirdre Mundorf, Updated by Gretchen Heber

Wooden illuminated greenhouse in backyard

Building & Installing

12 DIY Greenhouse Plans for Gardeners on a Budget

By Deirdre Mundorf

Woman looks puzzled as she looks into top-load washing machine.

Washing Machine Smells: Common Causes and Easy Fixes

By Deirdre Mundorf, Jill Lawrence O'Hara, Bob Vila

Say Thanks With the 30 Best Gifts for Realtors

Say Thanks With the 30 Best Gifts for Realtors

By Deirdre Mundorf, Jasmine Harding

A severe snow storm rages outside of a cabin-style home.

How to Prepare for a Blizzard

By Deirdre Mundorf

A domestic longhair cat scratches gray upholstery while laying on its side.

How to Stop Your Cat From Scratching Furniture

By Deirdre Mundorf

Close up of a refrigerator thermometer on a refrigerator shelf.

These Are the Ideal Temperatures for Your Refrigerator and Freezer

By Deirdre Mundorf

Lennox HVAC installers bringing new HVAC system to homeowner in need.

Heating & Cooling

Lennox and Local HVAC Dealers Install Hundreds of New Heating and Cooling Systems to Help Those in Need

By Deirdre Mundorf

A Kohler standby home generator installed outside of a residence.

Sponsored Content

With Up to 150 Percent ROI, This Home Amenity Practically Pays for Itself

By Deirdre Mundorf

A pink colonial style home with an American flag attached to the front is shadowed by large trees.

Is Your House Haunted? Common Ghostly Signs and What They Could Really Mean

By Deirdre Mundorf

Woman sprays a brown couch with cleaning solution.

This Is the Absolute Best Way to Clean a Couch

By Deirdre Mundorf

Hurricane damage in a residential neighborhood.

10 Ways You Can Help Those Impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

By Deirdre Mundorf

A man is holding a stack of clothes in one hand and is staring at the clothes on the bed so he can organize the closet behind him.

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Organize Your Closet for a Total Wardrobe Makeover

By Deirdre Mundorf

An out-of-focus woman is reclining on a sofa and scrolling through an online shopping app on her smartphone.

12 Signs You’re Being Scammed on Facebook Marketplace

By Deirdre Mundorf

flower bed ideas

32 Inspiring Flower Bed Ideas for Yards of Any Size

By Deirdre Mundorf

A white-and-black sits in a custom catio built into the window of a modern home or apartment building.

Building & Installing

10 Catio Plans That Are Purrfect for Indoor Cats

By Deirdre Mundorf

The best bathroom fan option installed in a ceiling

Bath Fixtures & Fittings

Vetted: The Best Bathroom Fans for Moisture and Humidity Control

By Glenda Taylor, Deirdre Mundorf

Citric acid powder in a small glass bowl next to a spray bottle, cloth, and sponge

8 Ways to Clean Your House With Citric Acid

By Deirdre Mundorf

A green bird bath surrounded by the materials needed to clean it.

How to Clean a Bird Bath the Right Way

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Retractable Screen Doors Option

The Best Retractable Screen Doors for the Home

By Deirdre Mundorf

A residential backyard with a paver patio, outdoor furniture, plants, and more.

Cleaning & Organizing

5 Things You’re Forgetting to Deep Clean in Your Outdoor Space

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Paper Cutter for Craft Projects Option

Tools & Materials

The Best Paper Cutters for Crafting Projects, Tested

By Deirdre Mundorf, Glenda Taylor

Two shelves of potted plants at a home improvement center, with a "Clearance" sign hanging from one shelf.

The Year’s Best Plant Bargains Are On Now—But Read This Before You Buy

By Deirdre Mundorf

8 Gazebo Plans for Building a Shaded Hangout in Your Yard

By Deirdre Mundorf

A woman is carrying boxes with personal belongings in a cluttered living room.

Cleaning & Organizing

50 Ways to Repurpose Your Clutter

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best American-Made Furniture Brands

By Deirdre Mundorf

A Tennessee warbler perches on a feeder.

5 Weird Things From Your Kitchen You Can Feed to Backyard Birds

By Deirdre Mundorf

A group of friends playing a Cornhole bean bag toss game in a backyard of a home.

10 Lawn Game Trends for Backyard Fun

By Deirdre Mundorf

A resilient home exterior with white siding and a metal roof and new windows.

Making Your Home More Resilient Can Boost Your Peace of Mind (and Your Resale Value)

By Deirdre Mundorf

Woman in blue dress sitting on steps of wooden tiny home of wheels while drinking coffee.

Why You Should Consider an Alternative Home

By Deirdre Mundorf

Home Office Essentials

Furniture & Decor

20 Home Office Essentials You Didn’t Know You Needed

By Deirdre Mundorf, Glenda Taylor

13 Pergola Plans for Building the Ultimate Outdoor Living Space

By Deirdre Mundorf

A whole-house air cleaner installed in a residential basement with a graphic overlay that says Bob Vila's 2024 MVPs.

Create a Healthier, Safer Home With These Smart Indoor Projects

By Deirdre Mundorf

A messy garage in summer waiting to be cleaned.

How to Clean Up the Garage, the Busiest Space of Summer

By Deirdre Mundorf

chicken coop plans

Building & Installing

14 Chicken Coop Plans Perfect for Big or Small Homesteads

By Deirdre Mundorf

A woman is using a digital thermostat to change the air conditioning temperature.

This Is the Best AC Temperature for Energy Savings, According to Experts

By Deirdre Mundorf

The 16 Best Air Conditioner Brands

By Tony Carrick, Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Beacham

Garden Hose Storage

Garden Hose Storage: 16 Stylish Solutions

By Jennifer Noonan, Deirdre Mundorf

Black zip ties on a pink table.

Cleaning & Organizing

Yes, It’s Possible to Undo a Zip Tie—Here’s How

By Deirdre Mundorf

A group of carpenter ants are moving across a damaged piece of wood.

How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants Safely

By Deirdre Mundorf

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