DIY (Page 17)

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Latest in DIY

We Researched 25 Popular DIY Termite Treatments— These 7 Are Best

By Timothy Dale

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Water Stains From Wood

By Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Vila

Painting & Finishing

The Best Paint Rollers and Covers, Tested and Reviewed

By Debbie Wolfe, Michelle Ullman, Tony Carrick

Yes, Your Chainsaw Needs Bar Oil—And These Are the Best

Skills & Techniques

5 Jobs You Won’t Regret Hiring Out If You Just Moved Into a New Home

By Sandi Schwartz

Lawn Care & Gardening

How I Created a Backyard Meditation Space I Never Want to Leave

By Sandi Schwartz

Skills & Techniques

How Long Does Caulk Take to Dry?

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

How to Get Rid of Weevils in Your Pantry

By Teresa Odle, BobVila.com Staff, Kelly Weimert

Building & Installing

How to Install Tile Floors

By Timothy Dale

Everything You Should Pick Up at First Signs of a Mouse Problem

By Savannah Sher

Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Kill a Tree Stump

By Bob Vila, Mark Wolfe

Repair & Maintenance

The Dos and Don’ts of Caulking Windows

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

We Researched The Best Glues for MDF Projects and Our Top Pick Dries Fast and Strong the First Time

Cleaning & Organizing

The Best Way to Clean Hardwood Floors

By Theresa Clement, Bob Vila, Manasa Reddigari

Painting & Finishing

5 Easy Paint Projects That Can Change the Vibe of a Room

By Sandi Schwartz

9 Drano Alternatives That’ll Unclog Sink and Tub Drains Without All the Chemicals

By Emily Benda Gaylord

Repair & Maintenance

How to Fix a Hole in a Door

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Building & Installing

We Put the Best Finish Nailers Through Hands-On Testing—Here Are Our 8 Top Picks

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

Skills & Techniques

How to Cut Drywall: 2 Easy DIY Methods Every Homeowner Should Know

By Tony Carrick

Repair & Maintenance

We Researched 30 Marble Sealers—Our Top Pick is Long-Lasting and Easy to Apply

By Tony Carrick

9 Sturdy Attic Ladders That Won’t Wobble Beneath You

By Timothy Dale

This Is the Correct Way to Dust Your Home

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Benchtop Planers for DIY and Professional Projects, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

How to Get Rid of Boxelder Bugs

By Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

Americans Are Putting Off This Home Project in 2025 (Here’s Why You Shouldn’t)

By Sandi Schwartz

Furniture & Design

I Really Wanted a King-Size Bed, But First I Had to Solve This Dilemma

By Sandi Schwartz

Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best Stump Killer Has No Chemicals—And You Might Already Have It At Home

By Glenda Taylor

Painting & Finishing

We Tested 7 Best Paint Strippers, See Our Top Picks and Why We Stand Behind Them

By Manasa Reddigari, Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

We Drilled More Than 100 Holes to Find the Best Drill Bits for Tile

By Tony Carrick, Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor

Cleaning & Organizing

Driveway Cleaning: How to Remove Common Stains

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Repair & Maintenance

How to Remove Drywall Anchors

By Theresa Clement

Lawn Care & Gardening

Wait! Don’t Cut Back These Popular Landscaping Plants in the Fall

By Sandi Schwartz

8 Times You Should Never Skip Paint Primer

By Jennifer Noonan

Painting & Finishing

Dark Interior Paint Colors Are Back—Here’s Why the Trend Is Not for Me

By Sandi Schwartz

Lawn Care & Gardening

3 Things You’ll Want to Waste No Time Cleaning After a Run-In With Poison Ivy

By Sandi Schwartz

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Get Mold Out of Carpet

By Steffani Cameron, Donna Boyle Schwartz, Updated by Margaret Foley

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean an Electric Oven

By Manasa Reddigari, Margaret Foley

2 Years In, I’m Still Getting Used to My Induction Stove—Here’s What I Wish I Knew Sooner

By Sandi Schwartz

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Vinyl Plank Flooring

Updated by Teresa Odle Donna Boyle Schwartz, By Bob Vila

How to Use Vinegar in Laundry: 6 Dos and Don’ts You Need to Know

By Savannah Sher

Easy DIY Projects

7 Herbs to Grow in Your Cut Flower Garden (Yes, Really)

By Sandi Schwartz

We Tested the Best Indoor Bug Zappers for Mosquitoes, Gnats, and Flies

By Paul Rankin, Timothy Dale

15 Xeriscape Ideas for a Beautiful, More Sustainable Yard

Painting & Finishing

How to Refinish Wood Furniture, According to a Seasoned Woodworker

By Tony Carrick

Easy DIY Projects

See This Interior Designer Transform Outgrown Nursery Furniture Into a Custom Hutch

By Theresa Clement

Repair & Maintenance

How to Fix Scratches on Wood Floors

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila, Updated by Tony Carrick

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Rust from Stainless Steel

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

Here’s Why Your Hydrangeas Didn’t Bloom This Year—and What You Can Do About It

By Sandi Schwartz

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Stove Drip Pans

By Michelle Ullman

Secure All Your Most Important Gear With Our Favorite Ratchet Straps

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

Cleaning & Organizing

11 Mistakes Most People Make with a Power Washer

By Jennifer Noonan, Theresa Clement

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Bamboo Floors

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Steffani Cameron

Painting & Finishing

Painting Laminate Cabinets: How to Get Pro Results

By Manasa Reddigari, Tony Carrick

Cleaning & Organizing

Hurry, Narwal Is Slashing Prices During Its Prime Day Encore Sale

By Glenda Taylor

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Pressure Wash a House

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila, Steffani Cameron

Easy DIY Projects

5 Ways to Find a Wall Stud Without Using a Stud Finder

By Kit Stansley, Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

Repair & Maintenance

How to Clean Oven Door Glass

By Jennifer Noonan, Gretchen Heber

Budgeting & Home Finance

As Home Insurance Prices Surge, These Perks Can Help You Get the Most Out of Your Plan

By Sandi Schwartz

Repair & Maintenance

How to Turn Off Water to Your House

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

Skills & Techniques

How to Wire a Light Switch: Easy Steps for Single-Pole and 3-Way Switches

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Building & Installing

5 Types of Screws Every DIYer Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Cleaning & Organizing

30 Lazy Cleaning Tricks for a Spotless Home

Lawn Care & Gardening

My Secret for Keeping Thirsty Plants Watered Is On Sale for Under $10 Right Now

By Kathleen Corlett

Hurry, These Prime Day Deals Are Still Live: Save on DeWalt Power Tools With Prices as Low as $10

By Glenda Taylor