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Choosing a High-Velocity HVAC System

Interior

4 Considerations for Choosing and Installing a High-Velocity HVAC System 4 Considerations for Choosing and Installing a High-Velocity HVAC System

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Prevent and Repair Wood Rot's Damage

Exterior

Homeowners, Beware: This Hidden Problem Could Cause Your House to Crumble Homeowners, Beware: This Hidden Problem Could Cause Your House to Crumble

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Remove Concrete Stains

DIY

How To: Remove Concrete Stains How To: Remove Concrete Stains

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

Finding the Right Upper Cabinet Height

Interior

Solved! How to Find the Correct Upper Cabinet Height Solved! How to Find the Correct Upper Cabinet Height

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Get Rid of Clothes Moths

Interior

Solved! What to Do When You Have Moths in the Closet Solved! What to Do When You Have Moths in the Closet

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Popcorn Ceilings in the Dining Area

Interior

All You Need to Know About Popcorn Ceilings All You Need to Know About Popcorn Ceilings

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Complete Guide to Weatherstripping the House

DIY

The Complete Guide to Weatherstripping the House The Complete Guide to Weatherstripping the House

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

How To: Remove Stain from Wood

Interior

How To: Remove Stain from Wood How To: Remove Stain from Wood

By Debbie Wolfe, Bob Vila

How to Make Wallpaper Work in the Bathroom

Interior

Solved! How Well Wallpaper Works in a Bathroom Solved! How Well Wallpaper Works in a Bathroom

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About DIY Concrete Countertops

Interior

All You Need to Know About Concrete Countertops All You Need to Know About Concrete Countertops

By Glenda Taylor

Why You Should Consider Brick Floors in Your Entryway

Interior

5 Reasons to Bring Brick Floors Indoors 5 Reasons to Bring Brick Floors Indoors

By Manasa Reddigari

Samples of Glass Terrazzo Floors

Interior

All You Need to Know About Terrazzo Floors All You Need to Know About Terrazzo Floors

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Tile Countertops

Interior

All You Need to Know About Tile Countertops All You Need to Know About Tile Countertops

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Brick Backsplash

Interior

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Brick Backsplash 5 Things to Know Before Installing a Brick Backsplash

By Manasa Reddigari

10 Smart Ways to Snag Free Stuff for Your Home

DIY

10 Smart Ways to Snag Free Stuff for Your Home 10 Smart Ways to Snag Free Stuff for Your Home

By Ayn Monique Klahre

Standard Countertop Height for Kitchen Renos

Interior

Solved! Figuring Out the Correct Countertop Height for Your Renovation Solved! Figuring Out the Correct Countertop Height for Your Renovation

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

The Timeless Look of Shaker Style Homes

Design

All You Need to Know About Shaker Style All You Need to Know About Shaker Style

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Find the Right Kitchen Island Size for Your Home

Interior

Solved! The Best Kitchen Island Size Solved! The Best Kitchen Island Size

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

The 7 Best Kitchen Sink Materials

Interior

Stylish, Stain-Resistant, or Both: Which Type of Kitchen Sink Is Right for You? Stylish, Stain-Resistant, or Both: Which Type of Kitchen Sink Is Right for You?

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Pet Door

DIY

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Pet Door 5 Things to Know Before Installing a Pet Door

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Install a Screen Door

Interior

So, You Want to… Install a Screen Door So, You Want to… Install a Screen Door

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How To: Replace a Door Closer

Interior

How To: Replace a Door Closer How To: Replace a Door Closer

By Larry Bilotti

The Best Hammer Multitool Options

Reviews

The Best Hammer Multitools for DIYers The Best Hammer Multitools for DIYers

By Glenda Taylor

The Dos and Don’ts of Pressure-Washing

DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Pressure-Washing The Dos and Don’ts of Pressure-Washing

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Clean Exterior Siding

Exterior

How To: Clean Exterior Siding How To: Clean Exterior Siding

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The Best Miter Box Set Options

Reviews

The Best Miter Box Sets for DIYers The Best Miter Box Sets for DIYers

By Glenda Taylor

So You Want To Build a Floating Deck

Exterior

So, You Want to… Build a Floating Deck So, You Want to… Build a Floating Deck

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Best Decking Material

Exterior

Solved! The Best Decking Material Solved! The Best Decking Material

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Concrete Floor Repair in the Garage

Interior

Your Guide to Reviving a Tired Garage Floor Your Guide to Reviving a Tired Garage Floor

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

6 Best Tips for How to Clean Stainless Steel

DIY

How To: Clean Stainless Steel How To: Clean Stainless Steel

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How to Clean and Care for a Butcher Block Counter

DIY

How To: Clean and Maintain Butcher Block How To: Clean and Maintain Butcher Block

Know These 6 Things Before You Install a Cement Tile Floor

Interior

7 Things to Know Before Installing a Cement Tile Floor 7 Things to Know Before Installing a Cement Tile Floor

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

Cracks in Walls? When to Worry

Interior

Solved! How Concerned You Should Be About Cracks in the Walls Solved! How Concerned You Should Be About Cracks in the Walls

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Can You Tile Over Tile

Interior

Solved! Yes, You Can Tile Over Tile Solved! Yes, You Can Tile Over Tile

Laminate vs. Vinyl vs. Tile Flooring

Interior

Walk This Way: Expert Advice on 3 Top Options in Flooring Walk This Way: Expert Advice on 3 Top Options in Flooring

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Tiling a Small Bathroom

DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Tiling a Small Bathroom The Dos and Don’ts of Tiling a Small Bathroom

By Barbara Winfield, Bob Vila

The Best Angle Finder Options

Reviews

The Best Angle Finders for DIYers and Pros The Best Angle Finders for DIYers and Pros

By Glenda Taylor

6 Things Every Homeowner Can Do to Prevent Chimney Fires

Interior

6 Ways to Stop Chimney Fires Before They Start 6 Ways to Stop Chimney Fires Before They Start

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

wood window blinds

DIY

Helpful Hints for Cleaning Window Blinds Helpful Hints for Cleaning Window Blinds

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How to Measure for Blinds

Interior

How To: Measure for Window Blinds How To: Measure for Window Blinds

All You Need to Know About Knockdown Texture

Interior

All You Need to Know About Knockdown Texture All You Need to Know About Knockdown Texture

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Achieve a Wood Finish with Paint

DIY

How To: Create a Faux Wood Grain… with Paint! How To: Create a Faux Wood Grain… with Paint!

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Texture Walls

DIY

How To: Texture Walls How To: Texture Walls

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

How to Clean a Wool Rug - vacuum

DIY

How To: Clean a Wool Rug How To: Clean a Wool Rug

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

Linoleum Flooring in the Mudroom

Interior

5 Little-Known Advantages of Linoleum Flooring 5 Little-Known Advantages of Linoleum Flooring

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How To Remove Laminate Floors

DIY

How To: Remove Laminate Flooring How To: Remove Laminate Flooring

By Rick Muscoplat, Bob Vila

5 Signs It's Time to Replace a Subfloor

Interior

5 Signs It’s Time to Replace a Subfloor 5 Signs It’s Time to Replace a Subfloor

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

Vinyl Flooring Pros and Cons

Interior

The Pros and Cons of Vinyl Flooring The Pros and Cons of Vinyl Flooring

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

7 Things to Know Before Putting Wood Flooring in the Kitchen

Interior

7 Things to Know Before Putting Wood Flooring in the Kitchen 7 Things to Know Before Putting Wood Flooring in the Kitchen

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

What You Need to Know Before Installing a Floating Tile Floor

Interior

Read This Before You Install a Floating Tile Floor Read This Before You Install a Floating Tile Floor

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

When to Worry About Cracks in the Basement Floor

Interior

Solved! What Cracks in the Basement Floor Really Mean Solved! What Cracks in the Basement Floor Really Mean

Attic Flooring 101

Interior

All You Need to Know About Attic Flooring All You Need to Know About Attic Flooring

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Exterior

Stucco 101 Stucco 101

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

How to Finish Drywall Joints - Drywall Mud

DIY

How To: Finish Drywall Joints How To: Finish Drywall Joints

By Kit Stansley, Bob Vila

The Dos and Don'ts of Drywall Taping

DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Taping Drywall The Dos and Don’ts of Taping Drywall

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Sand Drywall - Sand Drywall Before Painting

Interior

How To: Sand Drywall How To: Sand Drywall

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Interior

Repair Drywall with Less Hassle Repair Drywall with Less Hassle

By Michael Franco

Types of Fertilizer Every Gardener Should Know

Lawn & Garden

Landscaping Lowdown: Understanding the Different Types of Fertilizer Landscaping Lowdown: Understanding the Different Types of Fertilizer

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Garage Door Won't Close

Exterior

3 Fixes for a Garage Door That Won’t Close 3 Fixes for a Garage Door That Won’t Close

By Brenda Silva

The Best Grass for Shade, Solved!

Lawn & Garden

Solved! The Best Grass to Grow in Your Shaded Lawn Solved! The Best Grass to Grow in Your Shaded Lawn

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

7 Things You Never Knew Cause Brown Grass (and How to Fix Them)

Lawn & Garden

Solved! What to Do About Brown Grass Solved! What to Do About Brown Grass

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Kill Tree Roots

Lawn & Garden

How To: Kill Tree Roots How To: Kill Tree Roots

Burning Smell from Your Dryer? 6 DIY Fixes

DIY

What’s Causing That Burning Smell Coming from the Dryer? Solved! What’s Causing That Burning Smell Coming from the Dryer? Solved!

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Drain a Washing Machine

DIY

How To: Drain a Washing Machine How To: Drain a Washing Machine

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila