DIY (Page 31)

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Cleaning & Organizing

Dryer Vent Cleaning Cost: What to Know and How Much You’ll Pay

By Brionna Farney, Evelyn Auer

Building & Installing

Garage Conversion Cost: The Key Factors and Considerations

By Rochel Maday, Evelyn Auer

Repair & Maintenance

Roof Replacement Budgeting Guide: Costs and Key Considerations

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

Cleaning & Organizing

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

By Katie Barton, Savannah Sher

Repair & Maintenance

How Much Does HVAC Unit Replacement Cost?

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

Lawn Care & Gardening

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

By Melissa Graham

Cleaning & Organizing

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

By Jenny Stanley

Building & Installing

How to Frame a Wall Like a Professional Carpenter

By Mark Clement

Repair & Maintenance

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

By Nicole Fallon-Peek

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Savannah Sher

Building & Installing

Bostitch Air Compressor: Tested Review of the Popular Pancake Model

By Glenda Taylor

9 Handy Uses for Your Cordless Drill/Driver

By Chris Gardner

Repair & Maintenance

How Lowe’s Helps You Prepare for Natural Disasters

By Deirdre Mundorf

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

By Jeff Vasishta

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

By BobVila.com Staff

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

By Patricia Fetter, Deirdre Mundorf

Cleaning & Organizing

30 Spring Cleaning Tasks You Can Tackle With Natural Ingredients

By Caitlin Castelaz

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

Repair & Maintenance

How to Repair a Screen Door

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Cleaning & Organizing

How to DIY the Ultimate Cleaning Supply Cabinet

By Kristen Mosier

Cleaning & Organizing

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

By Savannah Sher

Repair & Maintenance

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

Cleaning & Organizing

5 Ways You Can Use Magnets to Clean Your Home

By Deirdre Mundorf

Budgeting & Home Finance

Where to Find Grants and Forgivable Home Improvement Loans and Who Qualifies

By Savannah Sher

Lawn Care & Gardening

Smart Yard: Cutting-Edge Tech for Your Home Landscape

Cleaning & Organizing

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

By Lizzy Briskin

Lawn Care & Gardening

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

15 Natural Pest-Control Strategies for Your Yard and Garden

The Bosch Benchtop Router Table RA1181, Tested and Reviewed

Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Harden Off Plants and Seedlings

By Audrey Stallsmith

Lawn Care & Gardening

Solved! What to Do About Lawn Fungus

Painting & Finishing

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

By Savannah Sher

Painting & Finishing

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

By Jasmine Harding

How to Dispose of Old Gasoline the Right Way

By Bob Vila, Margaret Foley

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Scratches From Glass: DIY Hacks That Work

By Bob Vila, Manasa Reddigari, Gretchen Heber

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Rust From Tools

By Margaret Foley, Bob Vila

Lawn Care & Gardening

Avocado Plant Care 101

By Audrey Stallsmith, BobVila.com Staff

Repair & Maintenance

How to Unclog a Bathtub

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

Building & Installing

The Best Drywall Lifts to Simplify Construction Projects

Cleaning & Organizing

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

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Margaret Foley

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

By Deirdre Mundorf

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean a Sponge: 3 Ways That Really Work

By Manasa Reddigari, BobVila.com Staff

Painting & Finishing

How to Touch Up Paint on Walls Like a Pro

By Tony Carrick

Painting & Finishing

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

Painting & Finishing

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

By Deirdre Mundorf

Painting & Finishing

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

Kitchen Remodeling

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

Lawn Care & Gardening

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

By Deirdre Mundorf

Cleaning & Organizing

15 Things Always to Keep In Your Junk Drawer

By Nicole Pyles

How to Create a Home Art Studio on a Budget

By Kristen Mosier

Painting & Finishing

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

By Savannah Sher

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

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

Painting & Finishing

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

By Timothy Dale

Lawn Care & Gardening

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

Lawn Care & Gardening

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

Painting & Finishing

The 15 Best Paint Brands

By Mel Childs, Deirdre Mundorf

Building & Installing

How to Cut Plexiglass

By Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

Painting & Finishing

How to Paint Plastic

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

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

By Mark Clement

Painting & Finishing

The Best Paint for Garage Doors to Upgrade Your Home’s Look

By Tony Carrick

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Battery Corrosion in 4 Steps

By Bob Vila, Margaret Foley

Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Use Eggshells for Plants (in the Garden or in Pots)

By Audrey Stallsmith

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean a Dishwasher Filter

By Tony Carrick