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Small brown mixed-breed dog standing in front of dog pee-stained grass.

Is Dog Pee Killing Grass in Your Lawn? Here’s How to Fix It

By Deirdre Mundorf

Somebody dispersing coffee grounds with a teaspoon into the soil of a small raised garden bed.

How to Use Coffee Grounds in the Garden

By Audrey Stallsmith

A person using the Harper Convertible Hand Truck to move a heavy 5-gallon bucket.

How Efficient is the Harper Convertible Hand Truck? A Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

A couple is seen embracing in front of a beige house.

Building & Installing

Ready to Build the House of Your Dreams? Here’s How to Finance the Project in 12 Steps

By Tara Seboldt

An unseen person wipes away shower wall tile grime, leaving behind a clean white streak.

Cleaning & Organizing

Your Most Common Spring Cleaning Questions, Answered

By Kristen Mosier

Bostitch Palm Nailer A person using the Bostitch PN100K Impact Nailer Kit to install framing during testing.

Nailed It: A Bostitch Palm Nailer Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

A person using the Fiskars Stand-Up Weed Puller to pull a dandelion during testing.

Lawn Care & Gardening

The Eco-Friendly Power of the Fiskars Weed Puller: A Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

A view of hardwood flooring samples.

Repair & Maintenance

How Much Does It Cost to Refinish Hardwood Floors?

By Katie Flannery, Catherine Hiles, Evelyn Auer

A group of the best quiet air compressors in front of a garage door before testing.

The Best Quiet Air Compressors for Low-Volume Workspaces, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

A person in a hazmat suit uses a tool to spray a pest control solution in a kitchen.

How to Get a Pest Control License in Every U.S. State

By Katie Flannery

A close up of a hand painting a wooden fence.

Painting & Finishing

Fence Painting Cost: What to Expect and How Much You’ll Pay

By Brie Greenhalgh

A shovel filled with mulch is sitting in a leveled pile of mulch in a backyard.

Lawn Care & Gardening

16 Types of Mulch for Landscaping and Gardening

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila, Sandi Schwartz

A dad and daughter doing laundry at home.

Cleaning & Organizing

Your Laundry Routine Is Probably Outdated—Here’s the Modern Way

By Savannah Sher

An orange tabby cat named Morris sits on a rack in a home improvement garden center.

Lawn Care & Gardening

Home Improvement Store Cats and the DIYers Who Love Them

A weed-free vegetable garden in a suburban backyard.

Lawn Care & Gardening

Weed-Free Gardening: 7 Tips to Get Weeds Under Control for Good

By Lauren Landers

14 Emergency Plumbing Tools All Homeowners Should Have on Hand

By Melissa Graham, Bob Beacham

The Bosch 18V Compact Brushless ½-Inch Drill/Driver Kit on a workbench.

Building & Installing

Bosch’s Cordless Drill Is Compact, Powerful, and Home-Workshop Worthy

By Tony Carrick

A worker installs panels beige siding on the facade of the house.

Repair & Maintenance

Siding Repair Cost: What to Know and How Much You’ll Pay

By Stephanie Mickelson

A group of the best portable air compressors in front of a garage door before testing.

The Best Portable Air Compressors for On-the-Go Power, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

A metal antique-looking door hinge on a brown wood door.

Repair & Maintenance

How to Fix a Squeaky Door

By Tony Carrick

Tools the Bob Vila Team Swears By for Spring Cleaning

Cleaning & Organizing

9 Tools the Bob Vila Team Swears By for Spring Cleaning

By Perri Kressel

A rat sits on the edge of a toilet.

Yes, Rats Can Absolutely Come Up Toilets—Here’s How, and How to Flush Down the Problem if You See It

By Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

11 Ways to Make Your House Smell Like Christmas

Easy DIY Projects

11 Ways to Make Your House Smell Like Christmas

By Jennifer Noonan, Margaret Foley

How to Close a Summer Home

How to Close a Summer Home

By Bob Vila, Teresa Odle

17 Clever Ways to Use Toothpaste Around the House

Cleaning & Organizing

17 Clever Ways to Use Toothpaste Around the House

By Cody Calamaio, Savannah Sher

17 Clever Household Uses for Rubbing Alcohol

Cleaning & Organizing

17 Clever Household Uses for Rubbing Alcohol

By Manasa Reddigari, Savannah Sher

30 Things in Your House That Are Attracting Bugs and Rodents

30 Things in Your House That Are Attracting Bugs and Rodents

By Savannah Sher, Mark Wolfe

Buy or DIY: 12 Clever Solutions for Storing Pots and Pans

Easy DIY Projects

Buy or DIY: 12 Clever Solutions for Storing Pots and Pans

By Savannah Sher, Tracy Anderson

Beware of These 14 Pests That Only Come Out at Night

Beware of These 14 Pests That Only Come Out at Night

By Nicole Shein, Steph Coelho

16 Improvements Most Homeowners Get Wrong

Repair & Maintenance

16 Improvements Most Homeowners Get Wrong

By Theresa Clement, Jill Lawrence O'Hara

The 13 Painting Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes

Painting & Finishing

The 13 Painting Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes

By Marie Proeller Hueston, Margaret Foley

Person jars colorful vegetables.

Lawn Care & Gardening

The 10 Best Vegetables to Grow for Water Bath Canning

By Lauren Landers

Colorful root vegetables.

Lawn Care & Gardening

The 10 Best Vegetables to Grow for Winter Storage

By Lauren Landers

A multigenerational group of people wearing matching green t-shirts work together to plant a tree.

Lawn Care & Gardening

The Story Behind Arbor Day—And 6 Local Celebrations That Have Us Green With Envy

By Deirdre Mundorf

Open boxes and single pieces of the best drywall screws on a work bench before testing.

Building & Installing

The Best Drywall Screws for Hanging Sheetrock, Tested

By Tony Carrick

50 Things Every Homeowner Should Know How to Do

Building & Installing

50 Things Every Homeowner Should Know How to Do

By Jennifer Noonan, Kat Hodgins, Caitlin Castelaz

12 Calming Colors for a Serene Home

Painting & Finishing

12 Calming Colors for a Serene Home

By Katie Nolan, Gretchen Heber

The 14 Most Common Building Code Violations in Old Homes

Repair & Maintenance

The 14 Most Common Building Code Violations in Old Homes

By Glenda Taylor, Theresa Clement

15 Affordable Landscaping Projects You Can DIY in a Day

Lawn Care & Gardening

15 Affordable Landscaping Projects You Can DIY in a Day

By Manasa Reddigari, Gretchen Heber

22 Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas for the Holidays

22 Unique Gift Wrapping Ideas for the Holidays

By Debra Immergut, Kat Hodgins

Why Didn’t I Think of That? 18 Clever Tricks to Simplify Your Life

Easy DIY Projects

Why Didn’t I Think of That? 18 Clever Tricks to Simplify Your Life

By Cody Calamaio, Katie Nolan

Woman looking at dark painted wall with paint roller in hand.

Painting & Finishing

Experts Answer This Age-Old Question About Paint

By Deirdre Mundorf

Woman uses a hammer and chisel to clean debris out of a crack in a concrete driveway.

Repair & Maintenance

How to Fix Cracks in Concrete Driveways, Patios, and Sidewalks

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Tony Carrick

A-terrier-dog-runs-with-a-plastic-water-bottle-in-his-mouth.

Lawn Care & Gardening

12 Simple Ways to Improve Your Piece of Earth

Person holding in their hand a variety of sandpapers in various grits and colors.

Skills & Techniques

How to Choose the Right Sandpaper Grit and Type for Your Project

By Theresa Clement, Kelly Weimert

Pink mold in white tile grout.

Cleaning & Organizing

Solved! What Is the Pink Mold in My Shower, and How Do I Get Rid of It?

By Margaret Foley, Manasa Reddigari

Woman stands in front of a table with a bucket, vinegar, dish soap and other supplies, cleaning a paint brush.

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Paint Brushes the Right Way

By Bob Vila, Gretchen Heber

Open floor plan of modern home with large ceilings.

Building & Installing

The One Wall Most People Want to Rip Out: Ideas for Open and Semi-Open Floor Plans

By Kristen Mosier

The Best Bathtubs Options

Bathroom Remodeling

The Best Bathtubs for Your Style and Budget

A close up of a person in yellow cleaning gloves holding cleaning supplies with their hands on their hips.

Cleaning & Organizing

Here’s How Much Deep Cleaning a House Typically Costs

By Meghan Wentland

Epsom salt in gloved hand near plants.

Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Use Epsom Salt for Plants

By Teresa Odle, Andreana Lefton

A mole pokes out of its burrow.

Effective and Humane Ways to Get Rid of Moles (and Take Back Your Lawn)

By Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

A close up of a worker in a riding lawn mower mowing lush green grass.

Lawn Care & Gardening

Sunday Lawn Care vs. TruGreen: Which Lawn Care Service Is Best?

By Amber Guetebier

Person holding toilet handle.

Repair & Maintenance

Solved! What to Do When the Toilet Won’t Flush

By Bob Vila, Tony Carrick, Amy Lynch

Roof contractors at work on a sunny day.

Repair & Maintenance

5 Foolproof Steps to Hiring the Right Roofer for Your Project

A suited worker points at mold growing on walls.

Cleaning & Organizing

Mold Remediation and Removal: What to Know and How Much You’ll Pay

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

A view of an open garage door.

Repair & Maintenance

Garage Door Spring Replacement Cost Guide

By Brie Greenhalgh

A contractor in a hard hat inspects siding on a house.

Repair & Maintenance

How Much Does New House Siding Cost to Install? These Are the Main Factors

By Meghan Wentland

Woman scrubbing the inside of a terra-cotta pot, with a bucket of soapy water next to the pot.

Cleaning & Organizing

How To Clean Terra-Cotta Pots

By Audrey Stallsmith

An inspector uses a phone to photograph mold in a shower.

Cleaning & Organizing

This Is the Only Pro You Need to Call for Mold Inspection

By Melissa Graham

A mound of dirt is on a green lawn.

Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Hire a Topsoil Delivery Company

By Miranda Siwak, Evelyn Auer

A close up of a flea bomb can being sprayed in a living room.

Do Flea Bombs Actually Work? What You Need to Know Before Buying

By Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

Man cleaning dryer vent in home.

Cleaning & Organizing

Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost: What to Know and How Much You’ll Pay

By Brionna Farney, Evelyn Auer

A garage under construction.

Building & Installing

Garage Conversion Cost: The Key Factors and Considerations

By Rochel Maday, Evelyn Auer