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how to hang plants from ceiling
Easy DIY Projects

How to Hang Plants From the Ceiling

By Tony Carrick

air layering
Lawn Care & Gardening

Air Layering Makes Propagating Your Favorite Plants a Cinch—Here’s How

By Audrey Stallsmith

Dewalt Tool Box
Tools

This DEWALT TSTAK Tool Organizer Is Affordable, But Does It Work?

By Tom Scalisi

Husqvarna Axe
Tools

This Husqvarna Axe Handles Well But Is It Worth It?

By Stacey L. Nash

The Best Utility Knife Blades Option
Tools

The Best Utility Knife Blades

By Tom Scalisi

What Causes a Broken Window Seal (and How to Fix It)
Repair & Maintenance

Solved! What to Do About a Broken Window Seal

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

8 Mistakes That are Marring Your Stainless Steel Appliances
Cleaning & Organizing

8 Mistakes That are Marring Your Stainless Steel Appliances

By Savannah Sher

10 Ways to Dress Up a Drab Concrete Patio
Repair & Maintenance

10 Ways to Dress Up a Drab Concrete Patio

By Bob Beacham

Makita Angle Grinder
Tools

The Makita Angle Grinder is Durable, But Does it Perform?

By Tom Scalisi

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

Boston Fern Care: Mastering the Finicky Fronds of This Popular Houseplant

By Audrey Stallsmith

15 Dish Garden Plants for Unique Arrangements
Lawn Care & Gardening

15 Dish Garden Plants for Unique Arrangements

By Nina Malkin

10 Dish Garden Ideas to Bring Life to Your Indoor and Outdoor Spaces
Lawn Care & Gardening

10 Dish Garden Ideas to Bring Life to Your Indoor and Outdoor Spaces

By Savannah Sher

arborvitae turning brown
Lawn Care & Gardening

Solved! Why Is My Arborvitae Turning Brown?

By Audrey Stallsmith

DIY Lego Table
Easy DIY Projects

How to Build a LEGO Table with Your Kids This Weekend

By Theresa Clement, Jennifer Noonan

Toaster İsolated On White
Cleaning & Organizing

How To Clean a Toaster in 10 Minutes

By Theresa Clement, Donna Boyle Schwartz

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

You Don’t Need Good Fortune (or a Green Thumb) to Master Lucky Bamboo Care

By Savannah Sher

19 Wainscoting Ideas That Will Add Character to Your Home
Easy DIY Projects

19 Wainscoting Ideas That Will Add Character to Your Home

By Theresa Clement, Manasa Reddigari

how to clean a dry erase board
Cleaning & Organizing

How To Clean a Dry Erase Board

By Savannah Sher

how to prevent rust
Cleaning & Organizing

How To Prevent Rust on Your Outdoor Furniture and Railings

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

10 Pothos Varieties for Your Easy-Care Houseplant Collection
Lawn Care & Gardening

10 Pothos Varieties for Your Easy-Care Houseplant Collection

By Mark Wolfe

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

Prayer Plant Care: Mastering This Ornamental Beauty With High-Maintenance Needs

By Savannah Sher

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

Staghorn Fern Care: Mastering This Exotic, Easy-to-Grow Conversation Piece

By Mark Wolfe

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

This Pilea Care Routine will Yield (Many) a Healthy, Happy Houseplant

By Savannah Sher

how to dry hydrangeas
Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Dry Hydrangeas for Stunning Tabletop Displays

By Glenda Taylor, Kelsey Savage

peace lily care 101 - how to grow peace lily indoors
Lawn Care & Gardening

This Peace Lily Care Routine Is so Low Maintenance, You Don’t Need a Green Thumb

By Audrey Stallsmith

How to Install a Bathroom Fan
Building & Installing

How To: Install a Bathroom Fan

By Timothy Dale, Rick Muscoplat

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

This Jade Plant Care Routine Can Last for Generations

By Audrey Stallsmith

Technician looking over a gas furnace with a flashlight before cleaning it.
Repair & Maintenance

4 Crucial Furnace Cleaning and Maintenance Tasks to Complete Before Winter

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

8 Things You Should Never Put in the Washing Machine
Cleaning & Organizing

8 Things You Should Never Put in the Washing Machine

By Alexa Erickson

The Dos and Don’ts of Cleaning Patio Furniture
Cleaning & Organizing

The Dos and Don’ts of Cleaning Patio Furniture

By Katelin Hill

12 Things Your Plumber Wishes You Knew
Repair & Maintenance

12 Things Your Plumber Wishes You Knew

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Greige Paint Colors for a Warm, Welcoming Home
Painting & Finishing

The Best Greige Paint Colors for a Warm, Welcoming Home

By Alexa Erickson

How to Cut Ceramic Tile - Prep for Cuts
Skills & Techniques

How to Cut Ceramic Tile

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Get Rid of Centipedes - House Centipede
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Get Rid of Centipedes

By Bob Vila

How to Install Shiplap
Building & Installing

How to Install Shiplap

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

13 Maintenance Mistakes That Will Cost You the Most Money
Repair & Maintenance

13 Maintenance Mistakes That Will Cost You the Most Money

By Glenda Taylor

repair of computer hard drives. on the table . concept of computer technology and repair
Skills & Techniques

How to Destroy a Hard Drive

By Timothy Dale

how to get rid of earwigs
Pest Control

How to Get Rid of Earwigs

By Nicole Shein

How to Get Rid of Gophers - Backyard Rodents
Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Get Rid of Gophers

By Bob Vila

How to Plunge a Toilet - Plunger
Repair & Maintenance

How to Plunge a Toilet

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

DIY Cornhole
Easy DIY Projects

DIY Cornhole: How to Build Your Own Regulation Set

By Jennifer Noonan, Tom Scalisi

8 Top Tips for Building a Fire Pit
Building & Installing

Dos and Don’ts of Building a Fire Pit

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Cleaning up a blooded basement. Narrow depth of field.
Repair & Maintenance

Basement Waterproofing: Here’s How to Dry Out a Wet Basement—And How Much It Costs

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

14 Sneaky Ways to Save Money on Your Water Bill
Repurposing

14 Sneaky Ways to Save Money on Your Water Bill

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Ryobi Tire Inflator
Tools

I Tried a Cordless Tire Inflator―Did It Work?

By Tom Scalisi

Franklin ProSensor
Tools

This Stud Finder Requires No Calibration―Is it Right For You?

By Glenda Taylor

Walabot Stud Finder How We Reviewed
Tools

I Tried The New Cutting-Edge Stud Finder―Did It Work?

By Glenda Taylor

How To Remove Hot Glue
Skills & Techniques

How To: Remove Hot Glue

By Kristen Mosier

The Best Container Plants for Full Sun
Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best Container Plants for Full Sun

By Audrey Stallsmith

3m Safety Glasses
Tools

Are These Affordable 3M Safety Glasses Durable Enough for Tough Jobs?

By Timothy Dale

diy built in shelves
Building & Installing

How to DIY Built-In Shelves Like a Pro

By Tony Carrick

10 Smart Ways to Bring Shade to Your Outdoor Space
Lawn Care & Gardening

10 Smart Ways to Bring Shade to Your Outdoor Space

By Cody Calamaio

Woman using a leaf blower in the autumn to clear her driveway.
Tools

The War on Leaf Blowers: Why Some Communities Are Up in Arms Over the Loud Lawn Tools

By Jenn Ryan

Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Disability-Friendly
Skills & Techniques

Easy Ways to Make Your Home More Disability-Friendly

By Glenda Taylor

when to remove painter's tape
Painting & Finishing

When to Remove Painter’s Tape for the Best Results

By Bob Beacham

How To: Acid Stain Concrete
Skills & Techniques

How To: Acid Stain Concrete

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

fall mums
Lawn Care & Gardening

Fall Mums: How to Care for Autumn’s Hardy, Colorful Blooms

By Emily Burns Morgan, Steph Coelho

DeWalt Staple Gun
Tools

Is the DeWalt Staple Gun the King of Tacking?

By Tom Scalisi

14 Surprising Places Where Mold Hides in the Home
Cleaning & Organizing

14 Surprising Places Where Mold Hides in the Home

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

masking tape vs painter's tape
Painting & Finishing

Masking Tape vs. Painter’s Tape: Selecting the Right Supply for Your Painting Project

By Bob Beacham

19 Insanely Creative DIY Shelving Ideas
Building & Installing

19 Insanely Creative DIY Shelving Ideas

By Kat Hodgins, Sara Carpenter

Why is My Flashlight Not Working
Tools

Solved! Why is My Flashlight Not Working?

By Tony Carrick

how to get rid of thrips
Pest Control

How To: Get Rid of Thrips

By Steph Coelho

how to sell on facebook marketplace
DIY

9 Secrets for Successfully Selling Your Stuff on Facebook Marketplace

By Savannah Sher