DIY (Page 28)

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Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Up the Garage, the Busiest Space of Summer

By Deirdre Mundorf

Skills & Techniques

How to Weatherstrip a Door the Right Way

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Bathroom Remodeling

Low-Flow and Low-Flush Toilets: Less Water, More Savings

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila, Updated by Margaret Foley

Garage Ice Maker, Anyone? Install a Water Line Anywhere With This Genius Hack

By Stephanie Cronk

The Best Tub-to-Shower Conversion Kits to Update the Bathroom

By Jasmine Harding

The Best Hybrid Table Saws for Woodworking

By Tony Carrick

Easy DIY Projects

How to Seal Grout in Bathrooms and Kitchens

Repair & Maintenance

How to Make Homemade Grout Cleaner

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best Gardening Shoes to Keep Your Feet Dry, Tested

By Debbie Wolfe, Additional research provided by Steph Coelho

Cleaning & Organizing

Here’s What Really Kills Mold

By Lauren Wingo

Skills & Techniques

How to Use Drywall Anchors

By Tony Carrick, Kathleen Corlett, Bob Vila

How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs in the House

By Bob Vila, Donna Boyle Schwartz

The Best Drywall Anchors, Tested and Reviewed

By Bob Beacham, Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Get Oil Out of Clothes

Painting & Finishing

The Best Brushes for Polyurethane Applications

By Timothy Dale

Repair & Maintenance

Window Replacement Cost Guide: Key Factors and Considerations

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

The Best Drill Bits for Concrete, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

Lawn Care & Gardening

3 Pros Answer Your Question: What’s The Best Advice for Beginners to Lawn Care and Gardening?

By BobVila.com Staff

Building & Installing

Blown-In Insulation vs. Spray-In Foam Insulation

Skills & Techniques

How to Wash Shoes in a Washing Machine

By Nicole Shein, Margaret Foley

How to Remove Glue: 3 Tricks That Really Work

By Bob Vila, Steffani Cameron

Lawn Care & Gardening

The OtO Lawn Sprinkler Is a Game Changer for Forgetful Gardeners

By Katie Barton

Cleaning & Organizing

The Best Pressure Washers Under $500 for a Deep Clean, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Jodi Webb

Easy DIY Projects

11 Old-School DIY Methods for Modern Home Projects

By Theresa Clement

Lawn Care & Gardening

You Asked, Pros Answered: What Is the Most Underrated Edible Plant or Crop?

Edited by Sophie Kaemmerlé

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Paint From Clothes

By Steffani Cameron

Easy DIY Projects

10 Ways to Give Your Home a Face-Lift Without a Renovation

By Savannah Sher

Milwaukee M18 Packout Radio Review: A Tough Unit With Unmatched Sound

Building & Installing

How to Build Stairs

Renting a Floor Sander: How Much It Costs and What to Expect

By Katie Flannery

Painting & Finishing

How Good Is INSL-X Paint by Benjamin Moore? A Tested Review

By Glenda Taylor

Kitchen Remodeling

11 DIY Projects to Update Your Kitchen Cabinets

By Kristen Mosier

8 Types of Ladders Every Homeowner Should Know

Skills & Techniques

How to Stain a Wood Deck

By Larry Bilotti

Bathroom Remodeling

The Basics of Good Bathroom Design: Measurements to Know

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

The 8 Best Small Chainsaws, Tested and Reviewed

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

Mystery Brown Stains on the Walls? One of These 5 Pests May Be to Blame

By Kaytlyn Smith

Tools and Equipment You Should Actually Rent, Not Buy (Plus, How to Get Started)

By Meghan Wentland

Lawn Care & Gardening

We Asked 5 BobVila.com Editors to Try Sunday Lawn—and the Results Shocked Every Single One

By Sophie Kaemmerlé, Becky Helzer, Catherine Hiles, Paul Rankin, Jenny Stanley, Daryna Tobey

Cleaning & Organizing

Yes, It’s Possible to Undo a Zip Tie—Here’s How

By Deirdre Mundorf

How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants Safely

By Deirdre Mundorf

Painting & Finishing

The Best Low-VOC Paints for the Chemical-Conscious Painter

By Glenda Taylor

Lawn Care & Gardening

Ask a Pro: I Love My Shade Trees, But Grass Doesn’t Grow Under Them. What Can I Plant (or Do)?

Edited by Sophie Kaemmerlé

10 Ways to Keep Frogs From Hopping Into Your Pool

By Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

Lawn Care & Gardening

Succession Planting: 6 Tips to Multiply Your Harvest This Year

By Debbie Wolfe, Teresa Odle

Wondering What to Pour Down the Drain to Kill Roaches? You’ll Want to Rethink Your Approach

By Kaytlyn Smith

The Best Folding Hand Trucks, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tiffany Lewis

Lawn Care & Gardening

Dealing With Your Neighbor’s Weeds: Lawn Care Nightmare, Or Annoying Eyesore?

Lawn Care & Gardening

Road Salt Destroyed My Lawn. What Can I Do to Save It?

Edited by Sophie Kaemmerlé

Repair & Maintenance

How to Refinish Hardwood Floors

Lawn Mower Maintenance and Repair Tips: Our Best Advice

By Timothy Dale

Budgeting & Home Finance

Solved! How Does a Home Equity Loan Work?

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer, Catherine Hiles

Bathroom Remodeling

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Remodeling Your Bathroom

By Sarah Littleton, Theresa Clement

Lawn Care & Gardening

I Plucked 700 Little Rose of Sharon Sprouts, But I Can’t Keep Up—Help!

Edited by Sophie Kaemmerlé

Repair & Maintenance

Solved! What to Do About a Leaking Toilet Tank

By Brenda Silva, Bob Vila

Building & Installing

Building a Home Addition: Costs and Key Considerations, Explained

By Brie Greenhalgh

Bathroom Remodeling

The Best Soaking Tubs to Transform a Bathroom Into a Spa

Furniture & Design

How to Apply Polyurethane Sealer

Cleaning & Organizing

The Best Degreasers for Tackling Stubborn Messes, Tested and Reviewed

By Katie Barton

Building & Installing

How To: Build a Cinder Block Wall

By Oliver Harriett

Repair & Maintenance

The Dos and Don’ts of Bathroom Ventilation

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

Repair & Maintenance

Give Your Worn-Out Concrete a Brand-New Look

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Building & Installing

So, You Want to… Install a Laundry Chute

By Steven Fox, Bob Vila

Budgeting & Home Finance

Tackle this Task Right After the New Year to Protect Your Property

By Glenda Taylor