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DIY

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.
Tools

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.
Pest Control

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
DIY

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
Pest Control

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
Pest Control

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
Repurposing

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

By Lori Lovely

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

By Tom Scalisi

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.
Pest Control

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

By Bob Vila

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.
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