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

TK DIY Tools You've Never Heard of That Will Make Projects Easier

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14 DIY Tools You’ve Never Heard of That Will Make Projects Easier 14 DIY Tools You’ve Never Heard of That Will Make Projects Easier

The CDI Torque Wrench in its case before testing.

CDI Torque Wrench Tested Review: It’s All About Features and Performance CDI Torque Wrench Tested Review: It’s All About Features and Performance

By Glenda Taylor

A damaged deck board in need of replacement.

How to Replace Deck Boards the Right Way How to Replace Deck Boards the Right Way

By Mark Clement

Woman wearing yellow gloves uses a caulk remover tool to remove caulk from atop a baseboard.

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How to Remove Caulk How to Remove Caulk

Bob Vila writer holding Stihl FSA 80 R Battery-Powered String Trimmer during battery trimmer testing.

The Best Battery Trimmers of 2024 to Tidy Up Your Yard Cord-Free, Tested The Best Battery Trimmers of 2024 to Tidy Up Your Yard Cord-Free, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

retro closeup of a domestic white rat walking on the bars of the metal cage, front view

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Everything You Should Pick Up at First Signs of a Mouse Problem Everything You Should Pick Up at First Signs of a Mouse Problem

By Savannah Sher

Young man in work apron repairs a shower valve.

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How to Replace a Shower Valve How to Replace a Shower Valve

By Timothy Dale

A young woman wearing a white shirt and a hair bun paints a brick wall white.

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How to Paint Brick, According to a Pro Painter How to Paint Brick, According to a Pro Painter

By Bob Vila, Tony Carrick

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

The Best Ladders for Home Maintenance Tasks in 2024, Tested The Best Ladders for Home Maintenance Tasks in 2024, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Manasa Reddigari, Tiffany Lewis

The Best Tool Box Options

The Best Tool Boxes of 2024 for Weekend DIYers, Tested The Best Tool Boxes of 2024 for Weekend DIYers, Tested

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

The Best Paint Sprayers Option

The Best Paint Sprayers for Your Paint Jobs, Tested The Best Paint Sprayers for Your Paint Jobs, Tested

A group of the best flashlights together on a table before hands-on testing.

The Best Flashlights: Tested for Camping, Power Outages, and More The Best Flashlights: Tested for Camping, Power Outages, and More

By Glenda Taylor

A group of single-stage snow blowers lined up on a snow blown driveway after a storm

The Best Single-Stage Snow Blowers for Clearing Snow, Tested The Best Single-Stage Snow Blowers for Clearing Snow, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Zach Lazzari

The Best Painter’s Tape Options

The Best Painter’s Tape, Tested The Best Painter’s Tape, Tested

By Andreana Lefton, Debbie Wolfe

The Best Heated Gloves Options

The Best Heated Gloves to Keep You Comfortable in the Winter, Tested The Best Heated Gloves to Keep You Comfortable in the Winter, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Amber Guetebier

A group of the best wood fillers placed together on a wood table before testing.

The Best Wood Fillers for DIY Fixes to Wooden Surfaces, Tested The Best Wood Fillers for DIY Fixes to Wooden Surfaces, Tested

By Manasa Reddigari, Tom Scalisi

The Best Wood Glue Options

Testing the Best Wood Glues for DIY Projects Testing the Best Wood Glues for DIY Projects

By Andreana Lefton, Tom Scalisi

The Best Safety Glasses Options

The Best Safety Glasses for Debris and UV Damage, Tested The Best Safety Glasses for Debris and UV Damage, Tested

By Timothy Dale

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

The Best Portable Workbenches Tested in 2024 The Best Portable Workbenches Tested in 2024

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

Several electrician tool belts in the back of a black truck

The Best Electrician Tool Belts, According to Our Testing The Best Electrician Tool Belts, According to Our Testing

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best rotary laser levels in front of a garage before testing.

The Best Rotary Laser Levels of 2024, Tested and Reviewed The Best Rotary Laser Levels of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

The Best Super Glues Option

The Best Super Glues, Tested The Best Super Glues, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Debbie Wolfe

A group of the best palm nailers together before testing.

The Best Palm Nailers for Nailing in Tight Spaces, Tested The Best Palm Nailers for Nailing in Tight Spaces, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Bob Beacham

A group of 11 finish nailers together before testing.

The Best Finish Nailers for All Your Projects: Tested and Approved The Best Finish Nailers for All Your Projects: Tested and Approved

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

The Best Benchtop Planer Options

The Best Benchtop Planers for DIY and Professional Projects, Tested The Best Benchtop Planers for DIY and Professional Projects, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

Several of the best tool bags on a workbench outdoors before testing.

The Best Tool Bags for Organizing and Protecting Your Gear, Tested The Best Tool Bags for Organizing and Protecting Your Gear, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

Woman wearing a plaid shirt and yellow cleaning gloves wipes white kitchen cabinets with a cloth.

How to Remove Grease From Kitchen Cabinets How to Remove Grease From Kitchen Cabinets

By Bob Vila, Katelin Hill, Donna Boyle Schwartz

A selection of the best brad nailers

The 7 Best Brad Nailers Tested for Your Trim, Molding, or Cabinet Project The 7 Best Brad Nailers Tested for Your Trim, Molding, or Cabinet Project

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best electric screwdriver options grouped together on a small wooden riser prior to testing.

The Best Electric Screwdrivers, Tested The Best Electric Screwdrivers, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

A group of the Best Cordless Drills Under $100 on a workbench before testing.

Building & Installing

The Best Cordless Drills Under $100 for Your DIY Projects The Best Cordless Drills Under $100 for Your DIY Projects

By Tony Carrick

Woman smelling something foul from her kitchen sink.

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How to Get Rid of Mildew and Mold Smells How to Get Rid of Mildew and Mold Smells

A group of 5 of the best robot mowers on a lawn before testing.

The 6 Best Robot Lawn Mowers for Automated Maintenance in 2024, Tested The 6 Best Robot Lawn Mowers for Automated Maintenance in 2024, Tested

A group of the best pressure washers in a driveway before testing.

The Best Pressure Washers for All Your Needs, Tested The Best Pressure Washers for All Your Needs, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

The 6 best solid deck stains next to a stained board during testing.

The Best Solid Deck Stains of 2024 to Protect and Revitalize, Tested The Best Solid Deck Stains of 2024 to Protect and Revitalize, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi

A group of the best leaf rakes options propped against a fence

The Best Leaf Rakes of 2024 to Keep Your Yard Looking Beautiful, Tested The Best Leaf Rakes of 2024 to Keep Your Yard Looking Beautiful, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Andreana Lefton, Glenda Taylor

A group of the best lawn mowers together in a yard

The Best Lawn Mowers for Every Yard, Tested The Best Lawn Mowers for Every Yard, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

A group of the Best Battery-Powered Lawn Mower Options together on a green lawn.

The Best Battery-Powered Lawn Mowers to Keep Your Yard Looking Beautiful, Tested The Best Battery-Powered Lawn Mowers to Keep Your Yard Looking Beautiful, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research by Tony Carrick

A group of the best brush cutters on grass before testing.

The Best Brush Cutters For Heavy-Duty Lawn Maintenance, Tested The Best Brush Cutters For Heavy-Duty Lawn Maintenance, Tested

The best fly trap option hangs from a tree while full of caught bugs

The Best Fly Traps for Dealing with Pests, Vetted The Best Fly Traps for Dealing with Pests, Vetted

A home gardener trims their tall boxwood shrub with an electric hedge trimmer.

These Are the Most Dangerous Lawn and Garden Tools These Are the Most Dangerous Lawn and Garden Tools

A person using the best push mower to mow a lawn.

The Best Push Lawn Mowers, Tested and Reviewed The Best Push Lawn Mowers, Tested and Reviewed

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

A group of the best pole saws together before testing.

The Best Pole Saws For Trimming and Pruning Tall Trees, Tested The Best Pole Saws For Trimming and Pruning Tall Trees, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

A person using the best reel mower to mow a large lawn.

The Best Reel Mowers of 2024, Tested The Best Reel Mowers of 2024, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Glenda Taylor

A group of the best stand-up weeders in front of a garage door before testing.

The Best Stand-Up Weeders for Easy, Effortless Weeding, Tested The Best Stand-Up Weeders for Easy, Effortless Weeding, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Savannah Sher

A group of the best lawn sprinkler systems on a patio table before testing.

The Best Lawn Sprinkler Systems of 2024, Tested The Best Lawn Sprinkler Systems of 2024, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Katie Barton

A group of the best gas string trimmer options together outside on the ground

The Best Gas String Trimmers of 2024 for a Pristine Yard, Tested The Best Gas String Trimmers of 2024 for a Pristine Yard, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Mark Wolfe

Woman makes a saltwater solution in a large measuring cup, on a driveway with weeds in its cracks.

Solved! The Great Debate on Using Salt to Kill Weeds Solved! The Great Debate on Using Salt to Kill Weeds

A pest control specialist sprays a solution on a lawn.

The 3 Best DIY Pest Control Subscription Services in America The 3 Best DIY Pest Control Subscription Services in America

By Tony Carrick, Evelyn Auer

A close up of a person mowing a lawn.

The 4 Best DIY Lawn Care Programs and Subscription Services of 2024 The 4 Best DIY Lawn Care Programs and Subscription Services of 2024

By Amber Guetebier, Evelyn Auer

How to Use Wood Filler for Repairs

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How to Use Wood Filler to Repair Furniture, Flooring, and More How to Use Wood Filler to Repair Furniture, Flooring, and More

By Theresa Clement, Bob Vila

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How to Unclog a Garbage Disposal How to Unclog a Garbage Disposal

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Brenda Silva

A person is repairing a burst pipe in a damaged wall.

How to Turn Off Water to Your House How to Turn Off Water to Your House

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

How to Mud Drywall

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How to Mud Drywall How to Mud Drywall

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How To Change A Shower Head

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How to Change a Shower Head in Under an Hour How to Change a Shower Head in Under an Hour

By Amy Lynch, Theresa Clement

The Best Lawn Sweeper Option

The Best Lawn Sweepers for a Well-Groomed Yard, Tested The Best Lawn Sweepers for a Well-Groomed Yard, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

A spider crawling near someone's bare feet.

How to Get Rid of Spiders How to Get Rid of Spiders

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila

Wood stain and materials needed to stain pressure treated wood.

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How to Stain Pressure-Treated Wood How to Stain Pressure-Treated Wood

Woman wearing cleaning gloves pours salt through a funnel into a mason jar.

DIY

How to Make Homemade Drain Cleaner How to Make Homemade Drain Cleaner

Swarm of flying ants on piece of wood in home.

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How to Get Rid of Flying Ants How to Get Rid of Flying Ants

By Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

Woman wearing cleaning gloves removes oven racks for cleaning.

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7 Easy and Effective Ways to Clean Oven Racks 7 Easy and Effective Ways to Clean Oven Racks

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila Staff

How to Make Your Own Oven Cleaner

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How to Make Your Own Oven Cleaner How to Make Your Own Oven Cleaner

By Manasa Reddigari

Person wearing black rubber gloves uses paint roller to apply blue paint over primed particle baord.

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How to Paint Particle Board How to Paint Particle Board

How to Clean a Porcelain Sink

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How to Clean a Porcelain Sink How to Clean a Porcelain Sink

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila