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Repair & Maintenance

The Best Caulk for Showers of 2026: Tested and Reviewed

By Manasa Reddigari, Tom Scalisi

The Best Tile Cutters of 2026, Expert-Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

Ace Hardware Is Giving Away Milwaukee Tool Boxes for Presidents’ Day

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Wire Cutters of 2026, Expert-Tested and Reviewed

By James Fitzgerald

Lawn Care & Gardening

Amazon Is Clearing Out Ego Power Tools for Presidents’ Day—Save Up to 30% Off Lawn Mowers, String Trimmers, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Lawn Care & Gardening

Ace Hardware Slashed Prices Ahead of Presidents’ Day—Save on Lawn Mowers, Grills, Garden Prep, and More: Prices Start as Low as $1.29

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Brad Nailers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

Lawn Care & Gardening

I Finally Found a Seed-Starting System That Actually Works All Winter

By Debbie Wolfe

Hammer Drill vs. Impact Driver vs. Drill: What’s the Difference?

By Katelin Hill, Bob Beacham, Updated by Theresa Clement

The Best Forstner Bit Sets—Tested and Reviewed in 2026

By Mark Wolfe, Bob Beacham

Retailers Slash Prices on Power Tools, Generators, Home Security, and More Ahead of Presidents’ Day: Save on DeWalt, Milwaukee, EcoFlow, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Cleaning & Organizing

The Custom Closet Project One Professional Organizer Calls Her All-Time Favorite

By Sandi Schwartz

Lawn Care & Gardening

3 Plants You Should Prune in February to Spur Spring Growth

By Sandi Schwartz

Easy DIY Projects

Skipping the Big Game? 6 Easy Home Projects to Tackle on Super Bowl Sunday Instead

By Jenny Stanley

Amazon Drops Prices on Valentine’s Gifts for DIYers—Save Up to 40% on DeWalt, Leatherman, Craftsman, and More: Prices Starting at $8

By Glenda Taylor

Cleaning & Organizing

5 Things You Need to Do Before You Buy Any New Bins, According to Professional Organizers

By Sandi Schwartz

The Best Tools to Combat Snow and Ice in 2026: Editor Approved

By Jennifer Noonan

The Best Track Saws for Woodworking Projects

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Clement

Furniture & Design

How One DIYer Restored a 100-Year-Old Dresser to Its Former Glory (Without Paint)

By Theresa Clement

Lawn Care & Gardening

If the 2026 Colors of the Year Were Plants…

By Audrey Stallsmith

Ninja Is Clearing Out Top Appliances Ahead of Super Bowl Sunday—Save Over 40% Off Grills, Air Fryers, Multi-Cookers, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Lowe’s Is Giving Away Free DeWalt Batteries Ahead of Presidents’ Day—$169 Value

By Glenda Taylor

Amazon Drops DeWalt Power Tools to Clearance-Level Pricing Ahead of Presidents’ Day—Save Up to 45% Off Power Tools, Combo Kits, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

This Skil Laser Level Costs 65% Less Than Popular Models—And Outperforms Them

By Dan Goldstein

Lawn Care & Gardening

How I Use Cold Frames to Extend My Growing Season in New England

By Lauren Landers

The Best Fire Escape Ladders for Any Home

Home Depot Is Clearing Out Ryobi Tools Ahead of Presidents’ Day—Prices Under $50: Save on Power Tools, Accessories, Cleaning Tools, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Building & Installing

Home Improvements That Add Comfort, Function, and Long-Term Value in 2026

By Sandi Schwartz

Lawn Care & Gardening

TruGreen Is Giving Away 6 Weeks of Free Lawn Care This February to Get Your Yard Ready for Spring

By Stephanie Cronk

Repair & Maintenance

How to Get Rid of Ice Dams—and Prevent Them in the First Place

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

Furniture & Design

7 Secret Furniture Storage Solutions to Hide Away Clutter

By Sandi Schwartz

Bathroom Remodeling

This Once-Popular Bathroom Feature Is Falling Out of Favor (and What’s Replacing It)

By Sandi Schwartz

Home Depot Is Clearing Out Ryobi Tools for Free Ahead of Presidents Day—Combo Kits, Outdoor Tools, Batteries, and More

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Snow Blowers for Gravel Driveways of 2026, Expert Picks

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Zach Lazzari

Cleaning & Organizing

The Best Dryer Vent Cleaning Kits of 2026, Tested By Experts

By Paul Rankin, Becky Helzer, Michelle Larson, Kathleen Corlett, Kara Illig, Additional research provided by Stacey L. Nash

The Best Radon Test Kits of 2026, According to Testing

By Michelle Larson, Timothy Dale

Easy DIY Projects

Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for February

By BobVila.com Staff

DIYers Uncover an Old House Treasure After Removing a Wall

By Theresa Clement

Lawn Care & Gardening

Lowe’s Just Clearanced a Kobalt Cordless Mower to Under $100—Save 70% Ahead of Spring

By Glenda Taylor

Lowe’s Is Offering a Free DeWalt 20V Battery This Week—Worth $169

By Glenda Taylor

Lawn Care & Gardening

What to Do About Dog Vomit Slime Mold

By Deirdre Mundorf, Updated by Gretchen Heber

Amazon Drops New Tool Deals This Week—Save Up to 50% Off DeWalt, Craftsman, Bosch, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

9 Ways to Melt Ice Without Salt or Ice Melt

By Timothy Dale, Updated by Gretchen Heber

How to Sharpen Drill Bits

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

Easy DIY Projects

Easy Indoor DIY Projects You Won’t Regret Doing This Winter

By Sandi Schwartz

Painting & Finishing

2026 Color of the Year Announcements Have This In Common

By Theresa Clement

The Best Electric Snow Blowers of 2026, Tested By Our Experts

By Mike Bruton, Tony Carrick, Zach Lazzari

The Best Electric Snow Shovels of 2026, Expert-Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Zach Lazzari

Cleaning & Organizing

Homemade Ice Melt Recipes: 3 Solutions for When You’re Iced In

By Bob Vila, Updated by Margaret Foley

Lawn Care & Gardening

3 New Year’s Resolutions I’m Implementing in My Garden in 2026

By Lauren Landers

Home Depot Is Giving Away Ridgid Tools This Month: Up to a $179 Value—Score Free Impact Wrenches, Circular Saws, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Make Homemade Furniture Polish

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

12 Types of Saws Every DIYer Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

Home Depot Is Clearing Out Ryobi Tools for Free This Week—Score Power Tools, Outdoor Tools, Batteries, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Lawn Care & Gardening

I Added a Fountain to My Garden—Despite the Work, It’s Worth It

By Sandi Schwartz

Lawn Care & Gardening

Segway Navimow Offers a Rare Discount on Its Newest Robotic Mowers—Pre-Order the X4 and i2 AWD and Save Up to $300

By Stephanie Cronk

Home Depot Is Clearing Out Power Tools for the New Year: Save Over 50% on DeWalt, Ridgid, Ryobi, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Bathroom Remodeling

Lowe’s Bath Savings Event Brings Deep Discounts on Renovation-Ready Bathroom Fixtures: Save Up to 50% Off Vanities, Lights, Toilets, and More

By Glenda Taylor

12 Smart Ways to Lock a Door Without a Lock

By Timothy Dale

How to Lubricate a Garage Door to Keep It Moving Smoothly

By Deirdre Mundorf

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Test Your Home for Mold

By Deirdre Mundorf, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer, Updated by Paul Rankin

Lawn Care & Gardening

Why Mulching Leaves Is Better Than Raking Them

By Jennifer Noonan, Updated by Gretchen Heber

Amazon Dropped Tools to Clearance-Level Pricing for the New Year—175+ Deals Up to 50% Off: Save on DeWalt, Bosch, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Cleaning & Organizing

This is How to Get Your Glass Cooktop Cleaner Than It’s Ever Been

By Manasa Reddigari, Donna Boyle Schwartz