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DIY

The 30 Smartest Things You Can Do to Prepare for a Frigid Winter

By Manasa Reddigari

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Reviews

The Best Fire Extinguishers to Keep Your Home and Family Safe

By Tom Scalisi, Jasmine Harding

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Interior

How to Get Mold Out of Clothes

By Kat Hodgins, Bob Vila Staff

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Reviews

The Best Fire Escape Ladders to Keep Your Family Safe in an Emergency

By Tom Scalisi

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Reviews

The Best Borescopes: Tiny Cameras on Arms to See Inside Walls

By Tom Scalisi

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Reviews

The Best Power Tool Sets for Your Needs and Budget, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

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DIY

The Best Dowel Jigs for Your Workshop, Tested and Reviewed

By Bob Beacham

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DIY

16 Best Surprising Uses for Household Items in 2023

By Deirdre Mundorf, Amy Anderson

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Interior

11 Dos and Don’ts for Cleaning a Wood Stove

By Nicole Shein

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The Best Hand Trucks to Make Moving Heavy or Awkward Loads Easier

By Bob Beacham

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The Best Locking Mailboxes for Security and Protection From the Elements

By Timothy Dale

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DIY

How to Deep Clean Your House Room by Room

By Deirdre Mundorf

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Reviews

The 14 Best Tool Brands for DIYers and Pros

By Bob Beacham

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DIY

25 Home Maintenance Problems That Only Take a Minute to Fix

By Glenda Taylor

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Interior

How to Make Homemade Foaming Hand Soap

By Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Vila Staff

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DIY

How to Remove Command Strips—Even Tricky Broken Ones

By Deirdre Mundorf

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DIY

Reinventing the Wheel: 12 Smart New Uses for Old Tires

By Bob Vila Staff

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DIY

Drafty Windows? Try These 12 Solutions for Every Budget

By Tony Carrick

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DIY

7 Easy Ways to Make a Sofa Bed More Comfortable

By Deirdre Mundorf

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Design

How to Make a Fake Christmas Tree Look Good—For Less

By Savannah Sher

Nails vs. Screws: Which to Use in Your Project
DIY

Nails vs. Screws: Which Fasteners Are Right for My Project?

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

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DIY

How to Mix Concrete Properly

By Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

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DIY

10 Pro Tips to Navigate Electrical Projects without the Shocking Results

By Jahleen Turnbull-Sousa

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DIY

5 Tricks to Fix a Broken Candle Wick

By Savannah Sher

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DIY

11 Ways to Repurpose Christmas Decor at the Holidays and Beyond

By Savannah Sher

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Interior

Not-So-Subtle Signs Raccoons Live In Your Attic—And What to Do About Them

By Dan Casarella, Evelyn Auer

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DIY

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

By Bob Vila Staff

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Exterior

6 Ways to Melt Ice Without Salt or Ice Melt

By Timothy Dale

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DIY

How to Get Crayon Off Walls: 4 Surefire Methods

By Deirdre Mundorf

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DIY

9 Ways to Keep Backyard Birds Healthy and Well Fed This Winter

By Jennifer Noonan, Michelle Ullman

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Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Bats—and Keep Them Away for Good

By Tony Carrick, Gretchen Heber

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DIY

How to Clean a Mousepad the Right Way

By Deirdre Mundorf

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Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Dandelions in Your Yard

By Jennifer Noonan, Teresa Odle, Bob Vila Staff

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These Were the Most Popular Home Improvement Projects of 2023, According to BobVila.com Readers

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

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DIY

How to Clean the Glass on Your Oven Door

By Jennifer Noonan, Gretchen Heber

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DIY

How to Remove Candle Wax From Just About Any Surface

By Manasa Reddigari

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Interior

The 8 Most Common Reasons for an Electrical Outlet Not Working (and When to Call a Pro)

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

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DIY

Why Is My Circuit Breaker Tripping? 4 Potential Problems and Solutions

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

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DIY

11 Home Improvement Things That Have Changed Since Bob Vila’s First Episode of This Old House

By Theresa Clement

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Reviews

The Best Jointers for DIYers and Pros

By Tony Carrick

The Best Lawn and Garden Products
Reviews

The 12 Best Lawn & Garden Products of 2023, According to Our Tests

By Beth Cranston

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DIY

2024 DIY Project Planner: The Best Home Tasks to Conquer Each Month

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

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DIY

How to Strip Laundry the Right Way

By Kat Hodgins

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Reviews

The Best Winter Work Gloves, According to Testing

By Tom Scalisi

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DIY

Online Shoppers: Here’s What to Do With All Those Cardboard Boxes

By Bob Vila Staff

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DIY

Here’s What to Do When Your Snow Blower Won’t Start

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

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Interior

10 Ways to Warm Up a Cold Basement

By Savannah Sher

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Lawn & Garden

How to Prune Roses of All Types

By Audrey Stallsmith

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Reviews

The Best Ryobi Drills for Your Budget and Needs

By Tony Carrick

How to Get Rid of Mealybugs
DIY

How to Get Rid of Mealybugs on Indoor and Outdoor Plants

By Katelin Hill, Gretchen Heber

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DIY

13 Adirondack Chair Plans You Can Download and DIY This Weekend

By Deirdre Mundorf

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Lawn & Garden

6 Pool Care Tips for Winter Snow and Ice

By Deirdre Mundorf

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DIY

How to Wrap a Gift in 4 Attractive Ways

By Jasmine Harding

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DIY

How to Build a Classic Adirondack Chair

By Matt Boley

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How to Get Bathroom Remodel Financing With a Loan or Line of Credit

By Tara Seboldt

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DIY

14 Surprising Ways to Use Silicone Baking Cups to Make Life Easier and More Organized

By Kristen Mosier

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The 29 Best Gifts for Mechanics and Auto Fanatics

By Brie Greenhalgh

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DIY

My Dryer Won’t Start—What’s the Problem, and How Do I Fix It?

By Brie Greenhalgh, Evelyn Auer

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DIY

6 Wood Substitutes and When to Use Them

By Theresa Clement

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DIY

How to Measure for Wallpaper in 6 Quick Steps

By Emily Benda Gaylord

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DIY

How to Open a Bottle Without a Bottle Opener: 10 Easy Methods

By Tom Scalisi

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DIY

17 Creative Ways to Reuse Grocery Store Glass Jars Around the House

By Kristen Mosier

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DIY

Tool-For-All: How to Host a Neighborhood Tool Share

By Rachel Brougham

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The Best Tub Refinishing Kits, Vetted

By Tony Carrick

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