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I Installed Tamko Titan XT Shingles and They Outperformed Pricier Brands in Every Way That Matters
Building & Installing

I Installed Tamko Titan XT Shingles and They Exceeded My Expectations in Every Way That Matters

By Mark Wolfe

A pair of hands wearing safety gloves while using a yellow leveling tool.
Tools

Types of Levels and When to Use Them

By Bob Vila, Paul Rankin

Lowe's Drops DeWalt Tools to Clearance-Level During DeWalt Days—Save Over 40% Off Batteries, Drill Bits, and More
Tools

Lowe’s Drops DeWalt Tools to Clearance-Level During DeWalt Days—Save Over 40% Off Batteries, Drill Bits, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Ace Hardware Is Clearing Out Stihl Lawn Tools Ahead of Spring—Save Up to 25% Off Lawn Mowers, Trimmers, Chainsaws, and More
Lawn Care & Gardening

Ace Hardware Is Clearing Out Stihl Lawn Tools Ahead of Spring—Save Up to 25% Off Lawn Mowers, Trimmers, Chainsaws, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Early spring projects to do over the weekend.
Lawn Care & Gardening

3 Projects You Can Tackle This Weekend to Get Your Outdoor Space Spring-Ready

By Tony Carrick

Presented By Vevor

A small modern bathroom featuring 2026 bathroom trends.
Bathroom Remodeling

6 Bathroom Trends Making a Splash in 2026

By Sandi Schwartz

Home Depot Is Offering Two Ryobi USB Lithium Tools for the Price of One—Save Up to 53%
Tools

Home Depot Is Offering Two Ryobi USB Lithium Tools for the Price of One—Save Up to 53%

By Glenda Taylor

Small seedlings growing indoors for early spring gardening.
Lawn Care & Gardening

How I Start Seeds Indoors and Extend My Growing Season by 2 to 3 Months–Without Blowing My Budget

By Audrey Stallsmith

A professional landscaper mows a beautiful lawn.
Lawn Care & Gardening

The 18 Best Things You Can Do for Your Lawn

By Jennifer Noonan, Teresa Odle

Person wearing yellow rubber gloves presses lead testing swab into second circle of testing card.
Painting & Finishing

How to Test for Lead Paint

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila, Updated by Timothy Dale

Home Depot Is Giving Away a Free Battery With This Ryobi Brad Nailer—Now 32% Off
Tools

Home Depot Is Giving Away a Free Battery With This Ryobi Brad Nailer—Now 32% Off

By Glenda Taylor

Rockler Is Giving Away a Free Kreg Battery Kit ($130 Value) Ahead of Spring Woodworking Season, Plus More Tool Discounts
Tools

Rockler Is Giving Away a Free Kreg Battery Kit ($130 Value) Ahead of Spring Woodworking Season, Plus More Tool Discounts

By Glenda Taylor

12 Ways Coconut Oil Can Help Clean and Maintain Your Home
Cleaning & Organizing

12 Ways Coconut Oil Can Help Clean and Maintain Your Home

By Andreana Lefton, Kat Hodgins

Gabion walls in a home landscape in the Southwest United States.
Lawn Care & Gardening

How DIY Gabion Walls Transformed My Home Landscape

By Teresa Odle

A group of the best oscillating sprinklers on a green lawn before testing
Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best Lawn Sprinklers of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Katie Barton, Paul Rankin

Ace Hardware Is Clearing Out Craftsman Tools and Storage–Save Up to 50%
Tools

Ace Hardware Is Clearing Out Craftsman Tools and Storage–Save Up to 50%

By Glenda Taylor

Walmart Is Clearing Out Milwaukee Power Tools This Week—Save Over 50% Off Drills, Impact Wrenches, Accessories, and More
Tools

Walmart Is Clearing Out Milwaukee Power Tools This Week—Save Over 50% Off Drills, Impact Wrenches, Accessories, and More

By Stephanie Cronk

Best Rain Barrel display
Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best Rain Barrels of 2026, Tested & Reviewed

By Jenn Ryan, Paul Rankin

GrootPow Weed Puller Review
Lawn Care & Gardening

This Stand-Up Weeder Changed the Way I Garden—and My Back Agrees

By Debbie Wolfe

Cottage Garden Shoppable list Garden Arbor Trellis
Lawn Care & Gardening

Everything You Need to Build a Cottage Garden This Spring

By Glenda Taylor

Modern family room with light wood ceiling beams and built-in for television and storage below.
Furniture & Design

How I Use Wood Accents to Bring the Outdoors Inside My Home

By Sandi Schwartz

Home Depot Is Giving Away a Free Ryobi Battery Right Now—$129 Value
Lawn Care & Gardening

Home Depot Is Giving Away a Free Ryobi Battery With This Spring Lawn Care Kit—$129 Value

By Stephanie Cronk

Person in apron holding basket of spring cleaning supplies along with flowers.
Cleaning & Organizing

8 Things You’re Forgetting to Spring Clean

By Sandi Schwartz

The Best Garden Seeders
Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best Garden Seeders of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Paul Rankin, Jasmine Harding

Woman places a domed seed-starting tray on a table next to a sunny window.
Lawn Care & Gardening

How Starting Seeds Indoors This Year Will Help You Grow a Better Garden Than Ever

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe, Updated by Teresa Odle

A3000 LiDAR Goat PRO Hands-on Tested Review
Lawn Care & Gardening

EcoVacs’ New Robot Mower Finally Does What Others Won’t: Handle the Edges

By Paul Rankin

Amazon Drops Leaf Blower Prices Ahead of Spring—Save Up to 45% on EGO, DeWalt, Bosch, and More
Lawn Care & Gardening

Amazon Drops Leaf Blower Prices Ahead of Spring—Save Up to 45% on EGO, DeWalt, Bosch, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Ace Hardware Is Giving Away Free DeWalt Tools Ahead of Spring—Score a Free Saw, Trimmer, or Pruner
Tools

Ace Hardware Is Clearing Out DeWalt Tools for Free Ahead of Spring

By Glenda Taylor

Woman cleaning upholstered chair with a cloth; cleaning supplies in foreground.
DIY

These DIY Upholstery Cleaners Work as Well as Store-Bought Options

By Stacey L. Nash

Woman pours vinegar from a jug into a measuring cup; a funnel sits in a spray bottle nearby.
Cleaning & Organizing

35 Reasons to Buy Vinegar by the Gallon

By Jennifer Noonan, BobVila.com Staff

This New Pet-Safe Pest Barrier Just Dropped 25% Off Ahead of Spring—Plus an Extra 10% Off for New Lawnbright Customers
Lawn Care & Gardening

This New Pet-Safe Pest Barrier Just Dropped 25% Off Ahead of Spring—Plus an Extra 10% Off for New Lawnbright Customers

By Stephanie Cronk

A group of the best electric mowers in a lawn before testing.
Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best Electric Mowers of 2026: Tested Picks From Ego, Greenworks, Ryobi, and More

By Mark Wolfe, Paul Rankin

The Best Seedling Heat Mat
Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best Seedling Heat Mats of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Debbie Wolfe, Glenda Taylor

Amazon Drops Power Tool Prices to Clearance Levels Ahead of Spring—Save Up to 50% on DeWalt, Bosch, Metabo, and More
Tools

Amazon Drops Power Tool Prices to Clearance Levels Ahead of Spring—Save Up to 50% on DeWalt, Bosch, Metabo, and More

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Band Saws for the Workshop
DIY

The Best Band Saws of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

Best Lead Test Kits
DIY

The Best Lead Test Kits of 2026

By Timothy Dale

Dead hedges lining a trail in a large backyard.
Lawn Care & Gardening

5 Unique Ways I Use Dead Hedges on My Property

By Gretchen Heber

Friends unpacking boxes in attic
Cleaning & Organizing

7 Things You Never Want to Keep in the Attic

By Sandi Schwartz

The Best Drill Bits Options
Tools

The Best Drill Bits of 2026, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

A group of the Best Cordless Drills Under $100 on a workbench before testing.
Building & Installing

The Best Cordless Drills Under $100 for Your DIY Projects

By Tony Carrick

Woman sits on stairs with paper and pencil, sketching layout of staircase.
Building & Installing

How to Measure Stairs for Carpet

By Lauren Wingo

Woman wearing dust mask uses a sander to sand a wood drawer.
Skills & Techniques

How to Sand Wood

By Timothy Dale, Chris Gardner

DeWalt Drops 3 New Brushless Ratchets, Including Its Fastest 20V MAX Model Yet
Tools

DeWalt Drops 3 New Brushless Ratchets, Including Its Fastest 20V MAX Model Yet

By Glenda Taylor

The Kitchen and Bath Upgrades Everyone Will Be Talking About This Year
Bathroom Remodeling

The Kitchen and Bath Upgrades Everyone Will Be Talking About This Year

By Stephanie Cronk

A chop saw and miter saw side by side.
DIY

Chop Saw vs. Miter Saw: What’s the Difference?

By Bob Beacham, Updated by Paul Rankin

A side by side image of two different men using a miter saw and table saw.
Building & Installing

Miter Saw vs. Table Saw: What’s the Difference? 

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

miter saw vs circular saw
DIY

Miter Saw vs. Circular Saw: Which Tool Is Right for Your Project?

By Timothy Dale

A woman using a drill to drill a piece of wood into a brick wall.
Skills & Techniques

How to Drill Into Brick

By Rick Muscoplat, Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

Black Vinyl Coated Chainlink Fence
Lawn Care & Gardening

Landscape Designers Say These Yard Features Are Killing Your Curb Appeal

By Sandi Schwartz

A close up of a drill being used to drill into concrete.
Workshop

How to Drill Into Concrete

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

The Home Depot is Clearing Out Hand Tools Ahead of Spring Projects–Save Up to 60% Off Milwaukee, DeWalt, and More
Tools

Home Depot is Clearing Out Hand Tools Ahead of Spring Projects–Save Up to 60% Off Milwaukee, DeWalt, and More

By Glenda Taylor

An arid backyard in New Mexico with a large block fence in a clay color.
Painting & Finishing

What Do You Think of My New Fence Color?

By Teresa Odle

Sliding glass doors installed in a living room with a couch inside and a view of a small outdoor area.
DIY

How Secure Is Your Sliding Glass Door?

By Paul Rankin

Young man uses pencil to measure something on the floor of a deck in deck construction/repair process.
Cleaning & Organizing

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

By BobVila.com Staff

A newly installed sump pump in an uncovered sump pit as seen from above.
Building & Installing

Sump Pump Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Theresa Clement, Bob Vila, Joe Provey, Updated by Michelle Larson

How to Get Ryobi's Limited-Edition Blackout Drill Before It Sells Out—Again
Tools

How to Get Ryobi’s Limited-Edition Blackout Drill Before It Sells Out—Again

By Stephanie Cronk

The Home Depot's Spring Countdown Calendar Is Back for One More Day — $250 Worth of Spring Essentials for $49.99
DIY

Home Depot’s Spring Countdown Calendar Is Back for One More Day—$250 Worth of Spring Essentials for $49.99

By Stephanie Cronk

Person wearing blue nitrile glove uses paint brush to cut in light green paint near a baseboard.
Painting & Finishing

How to Cut in Paint Like a Pro

By Theresa Clement, Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

Amazon Has a Top-Rated Garden Hose for 40% Off Ahead of Spring
Lawn Care & Gardening

Amazon Has a Top-Rated Garden Hose for 40% Off Ahead of Spring

By Stephanie Cronk

A collage of tools with a graphic overlay that says New Year, New Skill.
Skills & Techniques

Realize Your DIY Potential by Learning How to Use These Essential Tools

By Timothy Dale

Ace Hardware Drops Milwaukee Tools to Clearance Pricing Ahead of Spring: Prices Start Under $10—Save on Hand Tools, Organization, Accessories, and More
Tools

Ace Hardware Drops Milwaukee Tools to Clearance Pricing Ahead of Spring: Prices Start Under $10—Save on Hand Tools, Organization, Accessories, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Lowe's Is Giving Away DeWalt Batteries Ahead of Spring
Tools

Lowe’s Is Giving Away DeWalt Batteries Ahead of Spring

By Glenda Taylor

Man choosing paint in a hardware store.
Painting & Finishing

The Truth About One-Coat Paints

By Sandi Schwartz

A warm and inviting winter scene featuring a roaring fire in a brick fireplace, a wicker basket of birch logs, and a thick, chunky green knit blanket draped over a sofa nearby.
Painting & Finishing

The One Project Pro Painters Never Do in Their Own Homes

By Sandi Schwartz