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Cleaning & Organizing

14 Surprising Places Where Mold Hides in the Home

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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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

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DIY

9 Secrets for Successfully Selling Your Stuff on Facebook Marketplace

By Savannah Sher

how to find a hole in an air mattress
Repair & Maintenance

Solved! How to Find a Hole in an Air Mattress

By Tony Carrick

Gutter Cleaning Tool
Tools

Clean Your Gutters a Cinch with The Gutter Cleaning Tool

By Tom Scalisi

Thompson's Water Seal Waterproofing Stain
Skills & Techniques

How To: Protect and Beautify a Wood Deck

By Joe Provey

ceiling repair
Repair & Maintenance

The Do’s and Don’ts of Ceiling Repair

By Glenda Taylor

The Complete Guide to Painting Window Trim
Painting & Finishing

So, You Want to… Paint Your Window Trim

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Get Rid of Spider Mites
Pest Control

How To: Get Rid of Spider Mites

By Steffani Cameron

how long does wood glue take to dry
Skills & Techniques

Solved! How Long Does Wood Glue Take to Dry?

By Bob Beacham

Large pumpkins in autumnal morning sunshine in a field
Lawn Care & Gardening

How To: Grow Pumpkins

By Audrey Stallsmith

Husky Tool Bag
Tools

Is Husky’s Rolling Tool Bag Worth the Extra Money?

By Tom Scalisi

Klein Tool Bag
Workshop

The Klein Canvas Tote Bag Provides Quality and Durability—But is it Right for You?

By Tom Scalisi

how to build a shed
Building & Installing

So, You Want to… Build a Shed

By Tom Scalisi

The Festool SYS 4 Sortainer Tool Chest stocked with tools on a workbench during testing.
Workshop

The Best Tool Chests for Organizing Your Workshop, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Paul Rankin, Kara Illig, Michelle Larson, Bob Beacham, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

The Dos and Don'ts of Sprinkler Repair and Maintenance
Repair & Maintenance

The Dos and Don’ts of Sprinkler Repair and Maintenance

By Jeanne Petrizzo, Bob Vila

How to Balance a Ceiling Fan
Repair & Maintenance

How To: Balance a Wobbly Ceiling Fan

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

Fabric Wallpaper 101: When, Where, and How to Try This Temporary Wallpaper Trick
Furniture & Design

All You Need to Know About Fabric Wallpaper

By Manasa Reddigari

how to replace an outdoor faucet
Building & Installing

How To: Replace an Outdoor Faucet

By Tony Carrick

12 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Upgrade Your Home’s Exterior
Building & Installing

12 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Upgrade Your Home’s Exterior

By Debbie Wolfe

types of brick
DIY

7 Types of Brick All DIYers Should Know

By Timothy Dale

15 Creative Uses for Club Soda
Cleaning & Organizing

15 Creative Uses for Club Soda

By Jennifer Noonan

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DIY

7 Things to Know About Concrete Forms

By Timothy Dale

How to Build a Ramp
Building & Installing

So, You Want to… Build a Ramp

By Glenda Taylor

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Lawn Care & Gardening

Solved! When to Prune Roses

By Debbie Wolfe

10 In-Season Gardening Chores You Should Be Doing Every Week
Lawn Care & Gardening

10 In-Season Gardening Chores You Should Be Doing Every Week

By Mark Wolfe

Gardening tools,lavender, rosmary, strawberry plants and seedlings on soil.
Lawn Care & Gardening

The Dos and Don’ts of DIY Potting Soil

By Audrey Stallsmith

How to Build a Faux Fireplace
Building & Installing

How To: Build a Faux Fireplace

By Ama Ryllis

The Best Toilet Flapper Options
Repair & Maintenance

The Best Toilet Flapper Replacements for Running Toilets

By Tony Carrick

How to Stack Firewood
Skills & Techniques

How To: Stack Firewood

By Kelsey Savage, Emma Caplan

Bob Vila’s 75 Best Tips for Homeowners
DIY

Bob Vila’s 75 Best Tips for Homeowners

By Bob Vila Staff

hardwood vs softwood
DIY

Hardwood vs. Softwood: How to Choose the Right Material for Your Project

By Tony Carrick

The Best Fuel Stabilizer Options
Repair & Maintenance

The Best Fuel Stabilizers

By Tom Scalisi

8 Ways to Save Your Deck From Sun Damage
Repair & Maintenance

8 Ways to Save Your Deck From Sun Damage

By Savannah Sher

Best Chalkboard Paint
Painting & Finishing

The Best Chalkboard Paints for Your Projects

By Shannon Lee

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DIY

Lumber-Cost Lunacy: Clever Ways to Save Money on Wood for Your DIY Projects

By Glenda Taylor

hugelkultur
Lawn Care & Gardening

7 Things to Know About Hugelkultur Gardening

By Nicole Shein

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Lawn Care & Gardening

How To: Plant a Food Forest for Foraging at Home

By Savannah Sher

10 Gazebo Kits You Can Buy and Build Yourself
Building & Installing

10 Gazebo Kits You Can Buy and Build Yourself

By Alexa Erickson

garage entryway drop zone makeover before
DIY

Before & After: A Cluttered Garage Entryway Becomes a Useful, Beautiful Drop Zone

By Tony Carrick

6 Things to Know Before Painting Rust
Painting & Finishing

6 Things to Know Before You Paint Over Rust

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Repairing a Garden Hose that Leaks at the Spigot
Repair & Maintenance

Garden Hose Repair: 4 Fast (and Frugal) Fixes

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

DIY Pipe Curtain Rod
Easy DIY Projects

DIY Plumbing Pipe Curtain Rod

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Homemade Fertilizer for Lawns - Grass
Lawn Care & Gardening

Homemade Fertilizer Makes the Grass Always Greener

By Kelsey Savage, Bob Vila

20 Cheap Home Repairs That Could Save You Thousands
Repair & Maintenance

20 Cheap Home Repairs That Could Save You Thousands

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Liquid Sander Deglosser Options
Painting & Finishing

The Best Liquid Sander Deglosser for Your Workshop

By Tony Carrick

10 Brilliant Balcony Garden Ideas
Lawn Care & Gardening

10 Brilliant Balcony Garden Ideas

By Savannah Sher

15 Genius Tricks for Keeping Your Car Clean
Cleaning & Organizing

15 Genius Tricks for Keeping Your Car Clean

By Michelle Ullman

How to Install Shower Valve Trim
Bathroom Remodeling

How To: Install Shower Valve Trim

By Joe Provey

Latex vs. Oil Paint
Painting & Finishing

Latex vs. Oil Paint: Which is Best for the Exterior of Your Home?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Bad Neighbors: 11 Plant Pairs Never to Grow Side by Side
Lawn Care & Gardening

Bad Neighbors: 11 Plant Pairs Never to Grow Side by Side

By Ayn Monique Klahre

15 Cleaners That Can Do the Most Damage
Cleaning & Organizing

15 Cleaners That Can Do the Most Damage

By Jennifer Noonan, Andreana Lefton

Types of Woodworking Vises
Workshop

Woodworking Vise Guide

By Bob Vila

The Best AeroGarden Options
Lawn Care & Gardening

The Best AeroGarden to Bring Your Garden Indoors

By Jenn Ryan

Mineral Spirits vs Paint Thinner
Painting & Finishing

What’s the Difference? Mineral Spirits vs Paint Thinner

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

The Best Combination Square Options
Tools

The Best Combination Squares for Your Workshop

By Bob Beacham

Begonia Care
Lawn Care & Gardening

All You Need to Know About Begonia Care

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Deck Resurfacer Options
Repair & Maintenance

The Best Deck Resurfacers to Refinish Your Outdoor Space

By Tom Scalisi

20 Tips for Keeping All Critters Out of Your Yard and Garden
Pest Control

20 Tips for Keeping All Critters Out of Your Yard and Garden

By Michelle Ullman

How to Apply the Dry Brush Technique
Workshop

How To: Apply the Dry Brush Technique

By Manasa Reddigari

Hyde Dust-Free Sponge Sander - Sanding Wood
Workshop

The Secret to Sanding Almost Anything—Without All the Dust

By Glenda Taylor