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14 Surprising Places Where Mold Hides in the Home
Interior

14 Surprising Places Where Mold Hides in the Home

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

10 Astonishing Feats You Can Accomplish with Kitty Litter
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10 Astonishing Feats You Can Accomplish with Kitty Litter

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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

By Bob Beacham

19 Insanely Creative DIY Shelving Ideas
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19 Insanely Creative DIY Shelving Ideas

By Kat Hodgins, Sara Carpenter

Why is My Flashlight Not Working
DIY

Solved! Why is My Flashlight Not Working?

By Tony Carrick

how to get rid of thrips
Lawn & Garden

How To: Get Rid of Thrips

By Steph Coelho

how to sell on facebook marketplace
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9 Secrets for Successfully Selling Your Stuff on Facebook Marketplace

By Savannah Sher

how to find a hole in an air mattress
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Solved! How to Find a Hole in an Air Mattress

By Tony Carrick

Gutter Cleaning Tool
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Clean Your Gutters a Cinch with The Gutter Cleaning Tool

By Tom Scalisi

interior car detailing
DIY

5 Interior Car Detailing Tricks You Can Do at Home

By Nicole Shein

Thompson's Water Seal Waterproofing Stain
Exterior

How To: Protect and Beautify a Wood Deck

By Joe Provey

ceiling repair
DIY

The Do’s and Don’ts of Ceiling Repair

By Glenda Taylor

The Complete Guide to Painting Window Trim
DIY

So, You Want to… Paint Your Window Trim

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Get Rid of Spider Mites
Lawn & Garden

How To: Get Rid of Spider Mites

By Steffani Cameron

how long does wood glue take to dry
DIY

Solved! How Long Does Wood Glue Take to Dry?

By Bob Beacham

Large pumpkins in autumnal morning sunshine in a field
Lawn & Garden

How To: Grow Pumpkins

By Audrey Stallsmith

Husky Tool Bag
DIY

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

By Tom Scalisi

Klein Tool Bag
DIY

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

By Tom Scalisi

10 Surprising Things You Can Do with Used Tea Bags
DIY

10 Surprising Things You Can Do with Used Tea Bags

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

13 Powder Room Ideas That Wow
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13 Powder Room Ideas That Wow

By Alexa Erickson

how to build a shed
Exterior

So, You Want to… Build a Shed

By Tom Scalisi

types of gourds
DIY

Types of Gourds All DIYers Should Know

By Steph Coelho

Fabric composition and washing instructions label on white shirt
DIY

How To: Wash Polyester

By Savannah Sher

8 Things You Should Never Buy at a Garage Sale
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8 Things You Should Never Buy at a Garage Sale

By Savannah Sher

The Festool SYS 4 Sortainer Tool Chest stocked with tools on a workbench during testing.
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The Best Tool Chests of 2024 for Organizing Your Workshop, Tested

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

The Best Glow in the Dark Paint Options
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The Best Glow in the Dark Paints for Arts and Crafts

By Savannah Sher

Best Glue for MDF Options
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The Best Glues for MDF Projects Around the House

By Tom Scalisi

The Best Sprinkler Controller Options
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The Best Sprinkler Controllers for Lawn Care

By Heather Blackmore

How to Lay Artificial Grass
DIY

How To: Lay Artificial Grass

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

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

The Dos and Don’ts of Sprinkler Repair and Maintenance

By Jeanne Petrizzo, Bob Vila

How to Balance a Ceiling Fan
DIY

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
Interior

All You Need to Know About Fabric Wallpaper

By Manasa Reddigari

how to replace an outdoor faucet
Lawn & Garden

How To: Replace an Outdoor Faucet

By Tony Carrick

Outdoor Showers 101
Lawn & Garden

Outdoor Showers 101

By James Scott, Bob Vila

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

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

By Debbie Wolfe

9 Ways to Lower Cooling Costs in Rising Heat
Interior

9 Ways to Lower Cooling Costs in Rising Heat

By Kristina Grosspietsch

types of brick
DIY

7 Types of Brick All DIYers Should Know

By Timothy Dale

15 Creative Uses for Club Soda
DIY

15 Creative Uses for Club Soda

By Jennifer Noonan

8 Mistakes You’re Making at the Paint Store
DIY

8 Mistakes You’re Making at the Paint Store

By Jasmine Harding

Concrete pouring during commercial concreting floors of building
DIY

7 Things to Know About Concrete Forms

By Timothy Dale

How to Build a Ramp
DIY

So, You Want to… Build a Ramp

By Glenda Taylor

when to prune roses
Lawn & Garden

Solved! When to Prune Roses

By Debbie Wolfe

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

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

By Mark Wolfe

Best Cooling Blanket Options
Interior

How To: Wash a Weighted Blanket

By Savannah Sher

Gardening tools,lavender, rosmary, strawberry plants and seedlings on soil.
Reviews

The Dos and Don’ts of DIY Potting Soil

By Audrey Stallsmith

How to Build a Faux Fireplace
Interior

How To: Build a Faux Fireplace

By Ama Ryllis

The Best Toilet Flapper Options
Reviews

The Best Toilet Flapper Replacements for Running Toilets

By Tony Carrick

Why You Should Stock Up for Your Fall Painting Projects Now
DIY

Why You Should Stock Up for Your Fall Painting Projects Now—and How to Make Every Drop Count

By Savannah Sher

Best Fly Swatter Options
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The Best Fly Swatters for DIY Pest Control

By Alisa Martin

Cleaning surfaces
Interior

Solved! What is Microban?

By Timothy Dale

How to Stack Firewood
Interior

How To: Stack Firewood

By Kelsey Savage, Emma Caplan

Bob Vila’s 75 Best Tips for Homeowners
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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
Reviews

The Best Fuel Stabilizers

By Tom Scalisi

8 Ways to Save Your Deck From Sun Damage
Exterior

8 Ways to Save Your Deck From Sun Damage

By Savannah Sher

The Best Kitchen Design Software Options
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The Best Kitchen Design Software to Create Your Dream Kitchen

By Jasmine Harding

The Best Knee Pads for Tiling Options
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The Best Knee Pads for Tiling Floors

By Tony Carrick

dishwasher vs hand washing
Interior

Dishwasher vs. Hand Washing: When to Use Each Cleaning Method

By Savannah Sher

Best Chalkboard Paint
Reviews

The Best Chalkboard Paints for Your Projects

By Shannon Lee

12 Multitasking Tools That Will Tackle All Your Yard Care
Lawn & Garden

12 Multitasking Tools That Will Tackle All Your Yard Care

By Tom Scalisi

10 DIY Fixes That Do More Harm Than Good
DIY

10 DIY Fixes That Do More Harm Than Good

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

9 Things Home Makeover Shows Never Tell You
Real Estate

9 Things Home Makeover Shows Never Tell You

By Ayn Monique Klahre

closeup of a young caucasian man painting an old wooden table with a brush
DIY

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

By Glenda Taylor

Contact paper on counter top
Interior

5 Things to Know Before Covering Countertops with Contact Paper

By Savannah Sher

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