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

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

A roof in the process of being replaced.
Repair & Maintenance

Roof Replacement Budgeting Guide: Costs and Key Considerations

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

A group of the best laminate floor cleaners grouped together before testing.
Cleaning & Organizing

The Best Laminate Floor Cleaners for Dirt, Spills, and Stains, Tested

By Katie Barton, Savannah Sher

Two workers install an HVAC unit.
Repair & Maintenance

How Much Does HVAC Unit Replacement Cost?

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

A view of a wet and soggy yard and paved pathway.
Lawn Care & Gardening

Drainage Problems in the Yard? This Is the Right Expert to Call

By Melissa Graham

A person demonstrating three cleaning hacks for the home.
Cleaning & Organizing

I Tried 3 Spring Cleaning Tricks—and I’ll Be Using Them From Now On

By Jenny Stanley

Person in blue shirt framing a wall.
Building & Installing

How to Frame a Wall Like a Professional Carpenter

By Mark Clement

Green bathroom with green tiled walls.
DIY

11 Ways to Decorate Your Bathroom for a One-of-a-Kind Look on a Budget

By Kristen Mosier

A close up of two workers using tools to detect a water leak underground.
Repair & Maintenance

How to Find A Water Leak Underground in 6 Steps—And What to Do When You Locate It

By Nicole Fallon-Peek

Log Cabin Kit Home - Rockbridge
DIY

12 Low-Cost Kits for a 21st-Century Log Cabin

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Savannah Sher

A person using a Bostitch finish nailer attached to the Bostitch Air Compressor during testing.
Building & Installing

Bostitch Air Compressor: Tested Review of the Popular Pancake Model

By Glenda Taylor

Female plumber with toolbox open troubleshooting water pressure at the kitchen sink.
Repair & Maintenance

Solved! What Is Water Hammer, and How Can I Fix It?  

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

9 Handy Uses for Your Cordless Drill/Driver
Tools

9 Handy Uses for Your Cordless Drill/Driver

By Chris Gardner

Lowe’s store associates went door-to-door in Little Rock, Arkansas, to pass out supplies and help residents clean up.
Repair & Maintenance

How Lowe’s Helps You Prepare for Natural Disasters

By Deirdre Mundorf

A-black-and-white-sign-with-the-word-Auction-sits-along-a-street-in-a-treed-neighborhood.
Building & Installing

Demolition Auction Sales: Deals to Jump On—and Steer Clear Of

By Jeff Vasishta

A person pours hydrogen peroxide into a garden watering can.
Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Use Hydrogen Peroxide for Plants (Hint: Experts Say Sparingly)

By Audrey Stallsmith

50 Products for Quick Fixes Around the House
DIY

50 Products for Quick Fixes Around the House

By Bob Vila Staff

A person holding a spray bottle with a clear liquid inside.
Pest Control

Does Peppermint Oil Repel Bugs? Here’s What Experts Say

By Patricia Fetter, Deirdre Mundorf

Woman using baking soda and brush to clean sink, with lemons on the counter next to her.
Cleaning & Organizing

30 Spring Cleaning Tasks You Can Tackle With Natural Ingredients

By Caitlin Castelaz

Person holding yellow disc sander.
Tools

5 Types of Sanders Every DIYer Should Know—Plus 4 You’ve Probably Never Seen Before

By Bob Beacham

A person and their dog stand behind a damaged screen door.
Repair & Maintenance

How to Repair a Screen Door

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Person putting spray bottle with other cleaning supplies in supply closet.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to DIY the Ultimate Cleaning Supply Cabinet

By Kristen Mosier

9 wood burning tools on a craft table
Tools

The 9 Best Wood-Burning Tools, According to Our Hands-On Tests

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

Light carpet being cleaned with a black-and-red standing vacuum cleaner with a bagless dust compartment.
Cleaning & Organizing

Yes, Your Vacuum Needs to Be Cleaned Regularly—Here’s How to Do It

By Savannah Sher

The Best Oil For Lawn Mower Options
Tools

The Best Oils for Lawn Mower Maintenance

By Bob Beacham

Person tightens pipes under bathroom sink.
Repair & Maintenance

Sewer Smell in the Bathroom? A Master Plumber Explains What to Do

By Bob Vila

A-persons-hands-in-yellow-gloves-use-spray-cleaner-and-a-magnetic-sponge-to-clean-refrigerator-shelves.
Cleaning & Organizing

5 Ways You Can Use Magnets to Clean Your Home

By Deirdre Mundorf

A young woman accessing a control panel on the top of a robot lawn mower in the yard of her upscale smart home.
Lawn Care & Gardening

Smart Yard: Cutting-Edge Tech for Your Home Landscape

By Mark Wolfe

The Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Vacuum on a hard floor surface during testing.
Cleaning & Organizing

A Review of the Levoit LVAC-200 Cordless Vacuum: Ideal for Apartment Living

By Lizzy Briskin

Spicy red and green pepper plants.
Lawn Care & Gardening

15 Companion Plants for Peppers—Plus 5 to Keep at a Distance—for the Healthiest Harvest

By Lori Lovely

Gloved hands spraying pink flowers on tree.
Pest Control

15 Natural Pest-Control Strategies for Your Yard and Garden

By Nina Malkin

Bosch Benchtop Router Table RA1181 Review
Workshop

The Bosch Benchtop Router Table RA1181, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe

Person carrying tray of seedlings in shade.
Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Harden Off Plants and Seedlings

By Audrey Stallsmith

Rake used on lawn fungus.
Lawn Care & Gardening

Solved! What to Do About Lawn Fungus

By Bob Vila

Benjamin Moore vs. Sherwin-Williams
Painting & Finishing

Benjamin Moore vs. Sherwin-Williams: Finding the Right Paint for Every Type of Home Decorator

By Savannah Sher

Valspar vs Sherwin Williams
Painting & Finishing

Valspar vs. Sherwin-Williams: Finding the Right Paint for Every Type of DIYer

By Jasmine Harding

Old red gasoline container with lawnmower in background.
Repurposing

How to Dispose of Old Gasoline the Right Way

By Bob Vila, Margaret Foley

Handsome young man indoors cleaning a black-paned window.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Scratches From Glass: DIY Hacks That Work

By Bob Vila, Manasa Reddigari, Gretchen Heber

Man using wire tool to clean rust.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Rust From Tools

By Margaret Foley, Bob Vila

avocado plant care 101 - how to grow avocado plant indoors
Lawn Care & Gardening

Avocado Plant Care 101

By Audrey Stallsmith, Bob Vila Staff

Rubber gloves, drain unclogger, and dish soap inside a white bathtub.
Repair & Maintenance

How to Unclog a Bathtub

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

A person using the best drywall lift to install a large panel of drywall in a room being built.
Building & Installing

The Best Drywall Lifts to Simplify Construction Projects

By Bob Beacham

Woman uses a putty knife to remove some of a sticker from the bottom of a jar.
Cleaning & Organizing

9 Easy Ways to Remove Sticker Residue From Glass and Other Everyday Surfaces

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Margaret Foley

Woman dumps pieces of candle wax out of a candle jar.
DIY

How to Get Candle Wax Out of a Jar: 4 Effective Methods

By Deirdre Mundorf

A soapy yellow dish sponge sits on the edge of a kitchen sink.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean a Sponge: 3 Ways That Really Work

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila Staff

A person using a roller to touch up paint on walls.
Painting & Finishing

How to Touch Up Paint on Walls Like a Pro

By Tony Carrick

A-living-room-with-a-stone-wall-is-painted-on-two-sides-in-navy..
Painting & Finishing

12 Ways You Can Change the Size and Shape of Your Room With Only Paint

By Kat Hodgins

A person painting a wall with paint drips on the hardwood floors underneath.
Painting & Finishing

This Is the Best Way to Get Paint Off of Hardwood Floors

By Deirdre Mundorf

Sherwin-Williams vs. Behr
Painting & Finishing

Sherwin-Williams vs. Behr: Finding the Right Paint for Every Type of Decorating Challenge

By Bob Beacham

A modern kitchen with countertops at two different levels counter height and bar height.
Kitchen Remodeling

What’s the Difference Between Bar Height and Counter Height?

By Bob Beacham

Red clover mite sitting walking along cement platform.
Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Get Rid of Clover Mites—and Why You Should Never Squish Them

By Deirdre Mundorf

Things to Keep In Your Junk Drawer
Cleaning & Organizing

15 Things Always to Keep In Your Junk Drawer

By Nicole Pyles

Tidy home art studio with canvas and easel.
Furniture & Design

How to Create a Home Art Studio on a Budget

By Kristen Mosier

Young couple paint home interior walls with roller brush while smiling.
Painting & Finishing

8 Most Common Areas in Your Home That Need Paint Touch-Ups

By Savannah Sher

Sugar on table with wooden spoon.
Repurposing

11 Ways That Sugar Can Help Your Home—and Your Health

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

Paint brush laying on top of opened paint cans.
Painting & Finishing

Acrylic vs. Latex Paint: Which Water-Based Formula Is Right for Your Project?

By Timothy Dale

Farmer pulling potato plants from ground.
Lawn Care & Gardening

15 Companion Plants for Potatoes (and 5 to Avoid) for Better Yield

By Kat Hodgins

A soil blocker with beet seeds and a few blocks of wet soil on a kitchen table.
Lawn Care & Gardening

What Is Soil Blocking and Is It Worth It for Home Gardeners?

By Kat Hodgins

The Best Paint Brands Options
Painting & Finishing

The 15 Best Paint Brands

By Mel Childs, Deirdre Mundorf

Person using tool to cut plexiglass.
Building & Installing

How to Cut Plexiglass

By Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

Woman using green spray paint in cardboard box.
Painting & Finishing

How to Paint Plastic

Written by Bob Vila, By Theresa Clement, Photography by Tom Fenenga

The DeWalt Crown Stapler on a piece of wood during hands-on testing.
Tools

Hands-On Tool Review: Did the DeWalt Narrow Crown Stapler Nail It?

By Mark Clement