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Amazon is quietly slashing prices on top hammers this week, prices as ow as $7
Tools

Amazon Is Quietly Discounting Our Favorite Hammers (Starting at Just $7)

By Glenda Taylor

Young woman wearing a wool cap and heavy jacket collects long branches for firewood.
DIY

Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for November

By Bob Vila

A group of the best lightweight vacuums grouped together against a wall before testing.
Cleaning & Organizing

The Best Lightweight Vacuums, Tested and Reviewed by Our Experts

By Katie Barton

End-of-Season Amazon Garden Deals
Lawn Care & Gardening

End-of-Season Garden Cleanup Deals Start Under $9 at Amazon

By Glenda Taylor

BobVila.com Announces the 2025 Gifts of the Year
Cleaning & Organizing

These 37 Home and DIY Essentials Are So Good, We’re Naming Them the Gifts of the Year

By Jasmine Harding

Steam from a humidifier around a group of green plants indoors.
Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Increase Humidity for Houseplants, Even During the Driest Days of Winter

By Audrey Stallsmith, Updated by Teresa Odle

The Best Tool Box Options
Workshop

After 3 Weeks of Hands-On Tests, These Are the Best Tool Boxes for Weekend DIYers

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

group of several levels laid out on an unfinished wood deck
Tools

We Tested the Best Levels for Construction and Renovation and Our Top Pick is Incredibly Accurate

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

A side by side image of two different men using a miter saw and table saw.
Building & Installing

Miter Saw vs. Table Saw: What’s the Difference? 

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

Backyard with modern landscaping and a raised bed with drought resistant plants.
Lawn Care & Gardening

5 Expert Tips for Landscaping a Rocky Yard

By Sandi Schwartz

A group of the best ladders together next to the side of a barn or house
Tools

We Spent 15 Hours Testing The Best Ladders for Home Maintenance Tasks

By Glenda Taylor, Manasa Reddigari, Tiffany Lewis

The Best Wood Chisels Option
Tools

We Tested the Best Wood Chisels in a Professional Workshop. Our Top Pick is Ideal for Beginners and Pros Alike

By James Fitzgerald, Chaunie Brusie

A person using the best sandblaster option to etch an inscription into a ceramic mug
DIY

We Researched Dozens of Sandblasters, and Our Top Pick Works on Numerous Surfaces

By Tony Carrick

Woman uses sharpening stone to sharpen one blade of a scissor.
Easy DIY Projects

How to Sharpen Scissors

By Jennifer Noonan

Four small trees or shrubs covered in burlap to protect them from fallen snow.
Lawn Care & Gardening

7 Types of Plant Covers That’ll Protect Tender Trees and Shrubs From the Cold

By Steph Coelho, Updated by Daryna Tobey

A group of the best tire inflator options placed together in the back of a car
Tools

The Best-Performing Tire Inflators for DIY Vehicle Maintenance

By Tom Scalisi

Eight of the Best Router Bits Sets on reclaimed wood
Workshop

After 11 Hours of Hands-On Testing, These Are the Best Router Bits Your Woodworking Projects

By Mark Wolfe, Timothy Dale

How to Remove Rust From Metal: 8 Effective Methods
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Rust From Metal: 8 Effective Methods

By Bob Vila

A DIYer planting bulbs in the yard in fall.
Lawn Care & Gardening

Why I Often Plant My Fall Bulbs Outside of My Flower Beds

By Audrey Stallsmith

Leatherman Releases Newest Wave Alpha
DIY

Meet the Alpha: The Legendary Leatherman Wave Gets a Premium Upgrade

By Stephanie Cronk

Thermometer in the snow shows low temperatures.
DIY

La Niña Winter Is Coming: 10 Products to Prepare Your Home for Extreme Weather

By Timothy Dale

Pigeons sitting in a gutter of a house.
Pest Control

Are Birds Hanging Out In Your Gutters? Why You Should Be More Concerned

By Sandi Schwartz

Woman relaxing on a hammock in her flower garden.
Lawn Care & Gardening

Now This Is a Landscaping Trend We Can Get On Board With

By Sandi Schwartz

A woman painting an old china cabinet from brown to white.
Easy DIY Projects

How to Avoid Kitchen Cabinet Tariffs When Renovating

By Sandi Schwartz

Lit carved pumpkins on grass
Pest Control

How to Preserve Pumpkins Without Harming Wildlife

By Gretchen Heber, Manasa Reddigari

Person wearing work gloves prepares to add foam rubber insulation to window overlooking a parking lot.
Repair & Maintenance

15 Types of Weatherstripping to Help Cut Energy Costs

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

Covering outdoor plants with a hoop frame and a tarp shelter.
Cleaning & Organizing

40 Tasks Homeowners Should Finish Before the First Frost

By Michelle Ullman, Caitlin Castelaz, Theresa Clement

Eyevac Prime Day Deal
Cleaning & Organizing

I Have 7 Cats—and If You’re a Pet Owner, Here’s the Prime Day Deal You Absolutely Need

By Daryna Tobey

October Prime Day Deal on Ego Self-Propelled Mower
Lawn Care & Gardening

End-of-Summer Special: EGO Self-Propelled Mower Is $185 Off for October Prime Day

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Locking Mailbox Mail Boss 7506 before front
Lawn Care & Gardening

Our Favorite Locking Box Is Nearly Indestructible

By Timothy Dale, Amber Guetebier

Milwaukee tools on major sale at Ace Hardware include a brushless drill and driver set, a hatchet pruning saw, and a leaf blower
Tools

Milwaukee’s “Better Than Prime Day” Deals Just Dropped at Ace Hardware

By Glenda Taylor

Dyson Ball Animal Vacuum on sale for Prime Day 2025
Cleaning & Organizing

Dyson’s Top Vacuum Dropped 40% for Amazon Prime Day

By Glenda Taylor

Clothes moth, sitting on a white sweater
Pest Control

How to Get Rid of Moths in the Home

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila, Updated by Gretchen Heber

How to Get Rid of Clothes Moths
Pest Control

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

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila, Updated by Gretchen Heber

Swiffer Sweep & Mop Deluxe on sale for Prime Day
Cleaning & Organizing

Swiffer’s Most Innovative Sweep-and-Mop Kit Is Just $15 for Prime Day

By Glenda Taylor

Free Milwaukee Tools at The Home Depot Right Now
Tools

While Amazon Has Prime Day, Home Depot Is Giving Away Free Milwaukee Tools

By Glenda Taylor

Hoto Screwdriver Prime Day 2025 Deal
Tools

HOTO’s Electric Screwdriver Kit Is Half-Off for Prime Day—Now Only $36.99

By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best table saw options together next to the side of a house
Workshop

We Spent 10 Hours Testing Table Saws to Find the 9 Best Picks for Your Workshop

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor, Mark Clement

A southwestern home with repainted stucco siding in a warm terra cotta color.
Painting & Finishing

What I Wish I’d Known Before Repainting My Stucco House

By Teresa Odle

A group of the best portable workbenches grouped together by an RV before testing.
Workshop

The Best Portable Workbench is a DIYer’s Dream Workshop Addition

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

best amazon prime tool deals under $20
Tools

Tools Under $20: Amazon Prime Day Sale on DeWalt, Craftsman

By Glenda Taylor

A home basement with boxes and other disorganized items.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Get Rid of the Musty Smell in Your Basement

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila, Updated by Gretchen Heber

The seven best step stools grouped together before testing.
DIY

The Best Step Stools, Tested for Stability, Portability, and Durability

By Jasmine Harding, Glenda Taylor

A person using the best chainsaw sharpener to sharpen a chain blade during testing.
Workshop

The Best Chainsaw Sharpeners, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor

A hidden TV lift installed in a bedroom.
Furniture & Design

These Hidden Home Features Are Expected to Be Big This Fall

By Sandi Schwartz

Man caulking around a door.
Pest Control

Keep Critters From Moving In This Fall by Sealing These Areas Around Your Home ASAP

By Sandi Schwartz

A group of the best exterior wood stains in front of a garage door before testing.
Easy DIY Projects

We Put the Best Exterior Wood Stains Through 40 Hours of Testing to Find the Top Picks

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

Flat-screen TV on cabinet with LED light strip package, scissors, tape measure and other supplies.
DIY

How to Install LED Light Strips

By Timothy Dale

Best Squirrel Traps
Pest Control

The Best Squirrel Traps for Effective and Humane Pest Control 

By Tony Carrick

The Best Hard Hat Light Options laid out next to each other
Tools

The Best Hard Hat Lights, Tested

By Tom Scalisi

A DIYer painting exterior trim in the fall.
Easy DIY Projects

5 Home Improvements I’m Making for Under $100 This Fall

By Kathleen Corlett

A group of the best carpet cleaners before testing.
Cleaning & Organizing

The Best Carpet Cleaners for Busy Households, Tested

By Michelle Larson, Amber Guetebier, Debbie Wolfe, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

Woman wearing safety goggles positions nail gun on door trim.
Tools

8 Types of Nail Guns and How to Use Them Safely

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

Drought-tolerant plants potted on a patio in full sun.
Lawn Care & Gardening

Forgetting to Water Is No Big Deal for These Drought-Tolerant Container Plants

By Audrey Stallsmith

Woman in rubber gloves leans over a kitchen sink full of soapy water, wondering why water does not go down drain.
Repair & Maintenance

The Dos and Don’ts of Clearing a Clogged Sink

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Gardyn Home Kit 3.0 growing lots of leafy greens during testing.
Lawn Care & Gardening

The Gardyn System Review: Hydroponic Gardening in Just 2 Square Feet

By Jenn Ryan

Couple using a drill without proper PPE.
Skills & Techniques

7 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Tools, According to Pros

By Sandi Schwartz

Hands using a putty knife to spread Bondo original filler on edge of MDF panel.
Repair & Maintenance

Bondo Is a Do-It-All Repair Material—So Why Don’t All Pros Like It?

By Timothy Dale

pumpkins on pallet in front of a white home
DIY

Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for October

By Bob Vila Staff

The Best New Workwear Vermont Glove Flatlander
Workshop

Safety Meets Comfort: The Best New Workwear of 2025

By Mark Wolfe

The Best New Power Tools Craftsman V20 Brushless RP 30-degree Framing Nailer
Tools

The Best New Power Tools of 2025

By Glenda Taylor

Mullet FitsAll Hose Kit used with a sander and wet/dry vac
Tools

The New Power Tool Accessories That Impressed Us the Most in 2025

By Glenda Taylor

Pulling Makita MakTrak fully stacked
Workshop

The Best New Tool Storage and Workshop Gear of 2025

By Glenda Taylor

A red case open to display the Craftsman 20-Piece Ratcheting Combination Wrench set
Tools

The Best New Hand Tools of 2025, from Wrenches to Multitools

By Glenda Taylor