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The 7 Best Outdoor Power Tools We Tested in 2024

By Beth Cranston

The Best Power Tools and DIY Essentials Tested in 2024

By Beth Cranston

We Tested the Best Pin Nailers and Our Favorite Can Handle 2-Inch Nails

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

Cleaning & Organizing

Washing Machine Smells: Common Causes and Easy Fixes

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

Repair & Maintenance

Why Are Lights Flickering in My Home?

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Updated by Teresa Odle

We Tested the Best Belt Sanders, Our Favorite Features Auto-Belt Alignment and Ticks All of Our Boxes

By Timothy Dale

7 Ways to Make Your Home Look More Expensive, According to Designers

By Sandi Schwartz

We Tested the Best Borescopes for Inspecting Pipes, Engines, and Walls, Our Top Pick Has a Dual Camera Lens Design

Skills & Techniques

How to Cut Glass Wine Bottles

By Kristina Grosspietsch

The Best Tool Box Organizers for Garage and Workshop Sanity, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Bob Beacham

Cleaning & Organizing

November’s Top Tool and Tech Innovations Will Have You Ready for the Holidays

By Michelle Larson

Last Call: 20+ Cyber Week Deals We’re Shopping Until They’re Gone

By Glenda Taylor, Kathleen Corlett

Repair & Maintenance

Why Won’t My GFCI Outlet Reset?

By Nicole Fallon-Peek

I’m a Contractor, and These Are My Favorite Cyber Monday Tool Deals So Far

By Glenda Taylor

Building & Installing

How to Mix Grout

I Found the Best DeWalt Cyber Monday Deal on Amazon–This 4-Piece Tool Kit is a Must-Buy and Under $100

By Glenda Taylor

Furniture & Design

The Best Cyber Monday Furniture Deals Include the Ultimate Storage Bed for Under $200 and Couches Under $400

By Kathleen Corlett

Lawn Care & Gardening

I’m an Outdoor Expert, and These Are the Lawn and Garden Cyber Monday Deals That Caught My Eye

The Best Ryobi Cyber Monday Deal Is a Starter Set of 6 Power Tools for $199 (Save More Than $370)

By Kathleen Corlett

The Best Mechanic Tool Sets, Tested and Reviewed

By Timothy Dale, Tony Carrick

Think Twice Before Bringing These Items Into Your Home—They’re a Hassle to Get Rid Of

By Sandi Schwartz

Lawn Care & Gardening

We Tested the Best Cordless Leaf Blowers, and Our Favorite Provides Massive Power for Cleaning Yards

Building & Installing

How to Keep Your Chickens Warm in the Winter

Easy DIY Projects

How to Make a DIY Moss Pole for Climbing Houseplants

By Audrey Stallsmith

How to Get a Free Tool for Black Friday

By Glenda Taylor

Building & Installing

How to Change a Door Lock in 7 Steps

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi, Reviewed by Bob Vila

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

By BobVila.com Staff

Easy DIY Projects

The 7 Best Wood Routers Tested for DIYers and Hobbyists

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

Our Favorite Deals This Week Include Black Friday Deals on Home Security Cameras and More

By Stephanie Cronk

How to Stop Your Cat From Scratching Furniture

By Deirdre Mundorf

Holidays & Celebrations

40 DIY Advent Calendar Ideas to Help You Count Down to Christmas

By Manasa Reddigari, Caitlin Castelaz, Updated by Teresa Odle

Building & Installing

What Is the Frost Line and How Deep Does it Go?

By Timothy Dale

The 40 Best Gifts for Woodworkers

By Tom Scalisi, Will Briskin

How to Keep Coyotes Away From Your Property

By Melissa Graham, Updated by Teresa Odle

Painting & Finishing

Can You Paint Over Wood Stain?

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

Painting & Finishing

How to Paint Concrete

Holidays & Celebrations

Would You Rent a Christmas Tree? Why Some Folks Don’t Hold Onto Their Holiday Decorations

By Sandi Schwartz

Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Level a Yard

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila, Teresa Odle

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Descale a Keurig Coffee Maker

By Manasa Reddigari, Savannah Sher

Need A Portable Workshop? How I Tested the White Duck Alpha Wall Tent

Repair & Maintenance

How to Fix a Furnace That’s Not Turning On

By Gretchen Heber, Ana Chevalier

Repair & Maintenance

How to Install a Dishwasher

By Theresa Clement, Bob Vila

Repair & Maintenance

What to Do When Your Toilet Is Bubbling

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Evelyn Auer

Wood Putty vs. Wood Filler: What’s the Difference?

By Timothy Dale

Repair & Maintenance

How to Fix Leaking Gutters

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila, Updated by Gretchen Heber

We Tested Cordless Ratchets, Our Favorite Is a Makita That Has the Highest RPM We’ve Seen

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

Furniture & Design

3 Reasons to Shop Secondhand Marketplaces This Holiday Season and Beyond

By Sandi Schwartz

Budgeting & Home Finance

Does Your Home Improvement Project Qualify for Tax Credits?

By Sandi Schwartz

Building & Installing

How to Hang a Heavy Mirror on the Wall

Lawn Care & Gardening

3 Last-Minute Winterization Projects You’ll Regret Skipping

The DIY Game Changer of 2024 Is an Essential Woodworking Tool, Reimagined

By Glenda Taylor

Cleaning & Organizing

The Best New Cleaning Tools of 2024

By Beth Cranston

The Best New Hand Tools of 2024

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Hobbyist Tools of 2024

Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Kill Ivy

Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Stake a Tree the Right Way

By Jennifer Noonan, Updated by Teresa Odle

Building & Installing

How to Mount a TV on the Wall

By Michael Franco, Tony Carrick

Skills & Techniques

Finding Middle Ground: How to Practice Sustainability at Home With Less Stress

Bathroom Remodeling

We’re On the Cusp of Something Big for Home Renovations, Say Experts

By Sandi Schwartz

Repair & Maintenance

Why Your Oven Isn’t Heating Properly—and How to Fix It

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Surprise The Tool Lover in Your Life With These Top Gift Ideas

By Timothy Dale

The 35 Best Gifts for Mechanics and Auto Fanatics, Chosen by Our Editors

By Brie Greenhalgh, Timothy Dale

Building & Installing

How to Replace a Light Switch

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Repair & Maintenance

What to Do When Your Refrigerator Is Not Cooling

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Teresa Odle