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4 Reasons Homeowners Choose Tile Roofs
Curb Appeal

4 Reasons Homeowners Choose Tile Roofs

By Bob Vila

How To: Paint Aluminum Siding
DIY

How To: Paint Aluminum Siding

By Bob Vila

How To: Cut Pavers
Deck, Patio & Porch

How To: Cut Pavers

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

What You Need to Know Before Buying a Sump Pump
Basements

What You Need to Know Before Buying a Sump Pump

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

What’s the Difference? Painting vs. Staining the Deck
Deck, Patio & Porch

What’s the Difference? Painting vs. Staining the Deck

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Gas vs. Oil: Which Furnace Is Better?
Energy & Power

Gas vs. Oil: Which Furnace Is Better?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Repairing a Driveway? The Right Solution for Every Surface
Curb Appeal

Repairing a Driveway? The Right Solution for Every Surface

By Glenda Taylor

4 Tips for Repairing a Leaky Roof
DIY

4 Tips for Repairing a Leaky Roof

By Larry Bilotti, Bob Vila

Here’s Exactly What You Can Expect to Pay a Handyman
DIY

Here’s Exactly What You Can Expect to Pay a Handyman

By Debbie Dey for Puls

A Strong Start: The Best Concrete Mix for Every DIY Project
Deck, Patio & Porch

A Strong Start: The Best Concrete Mix for Every DIY Project

By Manasa Reddigari

3 Smart Ways to Upgrade Your Entry Door in a Weekend
Curb Appeal

3 Smart Ways to Upgrade Your Entry Door in a Weekend

By Bob Vila

5 Common Yard-Care Challenges, Solved
Curb Appeal

5 Common Yard-Care Challenges, Solved

By Glenda Taylor

Solved! What to Do About Cracks in a Concrete Driveway
DIY

Solved! What to Do About Cracks in a Concrete Driveway

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

5 Reasons to Replace Windows in the Summer
Building & Installing

5 Reasons to Replace Windows in the Summer

By Glenda Taylor

5 Smart Ways to Use a Slab of Concrete
Building & Installing

5 Smart Ways to Use a Slab of Concrete

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

5 Keys to Choosing the Right Size Shed
Exterior

5 Keys to Choosing the Right Size Shed

By Oliver Harriett

3 Ways to Avoid Replacing Your Concrete Sidewalk
DIY

3 Ways to Avoid Replacing Your Concrete Sidewalk

By Glenda Taylor

So, You Want to… Paint Your Home’s Exterior
DIY

So, You Want to… Paint Your Home’s Exterior

By Glenda Taylor

Why HVAC Professionals Want You to Go Both Ductless AND Ducted
Energy & Power

Why HVAC Professionals Want You to Go Both Ductless AND Ducted

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Power Sheds: How to Design and Build a Shed for Workshop Projects
Exterior

Power Sheds: How to Design and Build a Shed for Workshop Projects

By Oliver Harriett

4 Ways Your Roof Can Save You Energy
Energy & Power

4 Ways Your Roof Can Save You Energy

By Glenda Taylor

Need a New AC? 5 Top Factors for Sizing Up Your Needs
Building & Installing

Need a New AC? 5 Top Factors for Sizing Up Your Needs

By Glenda Taylor

The Truth About Clog-Free Gutters
DIY

The Truth About Clog-Free Gutters

By Caitlin Castelaz

Genius! The Easy Way to Add Privacy to a Chain-Link Fence
Curb Appeal

Genius! The Easy Way to Add Privacy to a Chain-Link Fence

By Rachel Elmkies

Genius! The Indoor Clothesline You Didn’t Know You Needed
DIY

Genius! The Indoor Clothesline You Didn’t Know You Needed

By Rachel Elmkies

Genius! Clean Your Gutters without a Ladder
DIY

Genius! Clean Your Gutters without a Ladder

By Manasa Reddigari

Bob Vila’s Guide to Cleaning Your Car
Cleaning & Organizing

Bob Vila’s Guide to Cleaning Your Car

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

20 Bold and Beautiful Flowers That Bloom in Fall
Curb Appeal

20 Bold and Beautiful Flowers That Bloom in Fall

By Jennifer Noonan, Katie Nolan

The Great Pretenders: All You Need to Know About Composite Shakes and Slates
Exterior

The Great Pretenders: All You Need to Know About Composite Shakes and Slates

By Joe Provey

How To: Install an Exposed Aggregate Concrete Finish
DIY

How To: Install an Exposed Aggregate Concrete Finish

By Bob Vila

How To: Spackle Exterior Siding
DIY

How To: Spackle Exterior Siding

By Bob Vila

How To: Stain Wood Shingle Siding
Curb Appeal

How To: Stain Wood Shingle Siding

By Bob Vila

How To: Re-Glaze a Single-Pane Window
Exterior

How To: Re-Glaze a Single-Pane Window

By Bob Vila

Pea Gravel Brings Beauty to Any Patio
Deck, Patio & Porch

Pea Gravel Brings Beauty to Any Patio

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

The Gazebo: At Home Everywhere
Exterior

The Gazebo: At Home Everywhere

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

3 Fixes for a Gasoline Odor
DIY

3 Fixes for a Gasoline Odor

By Bob Vila

Keep Your Home Cool, Dry, and Energy-Efficient With a Dehumidifier
Energy & Power

Keep Your Home Cool, Dry, and Energy-Efficient With a Dehumidifier

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Composite Roof Shingles 101
Exterior

Composite Roof Shingles 101

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

Using a Pressure Washer Around the House and Yard
Cleaning Supplies

Using a Pressure Washer Around the House and Yard

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The Word on Weather Vanes
Exterior

The Word on Weather Vanes

By Jennifer Noonan

11 Things You Need to Consider Before Putting in a Pool
Exterior

11 Things You Need to Consider Before Putting in a Pool

By Mark Wolfe

9 Problems That Could Be Activating Your Car’s Check Engine Light
Exterior

9 Problems That Could Be Activating Your Car’s Check Engine Light

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Bob Vila’s Guide to Roofing
Exterior

Bob Vila’s Guide to Roofing

By Marisa Villarreal

Bob Vila’s Guide to Exterior Siding
Exterior

Bob Vila’s Guide to Exterior Siding

By Marisa Villarreal, Bob Vila

Planning Guide: Building a Backyard Greenhouse
Building & Installing

Planning Guide: Building a Backyard Greenhouse

By Michael Franco

Black Roof Stains? Check for Algae
Curb Appeal

Black Roof Stains? Check for Algae

By Kelsey Savage

7 Ingenious IKEA Hacks for Your Backyard
Deck, Patio & Porch

7 Ingenious IKEA Hacks for Your Backyard

By Caylin Harris

12 Things Never to Leave in a Hot Car
Exterior

12 Things Never to Leave in a Hot Car

By Andreana Lefton

10 Things to Do ASAP When You’ve Been Hacked
Exterior

10 Things to Do ASAP When You’ve Been Hacked

By Andreana Lefton

Deck vs. Patio: Which is the Right Outdoor Space for You?
Deck, Patio & Porch

Deck vs. Patio: Which is the Right Outdoor Space for You?

By Erica Reagle

The Best Indoor Security Cameras for the Home
Exterior

The Best Indoor Security Cameras for the Home

By Timothy Dale

Solved! The Purpose of Weep Holes in Brick
Building & Installing

Solved! The Purpose of Weep Holes in Brick

By Glenda Taylor

Rock Salt vs. Sand to Prevent Slips
DIY

Rock Salt vs. Sand to Prevent Slips

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

5 Important Reasons to Schedule a Chimney Inspection ASAP
Exterior

5 Important Reasons to Schedule a Chimney Inspection ASAP

By Manasa Reddigari

What’s the Difference: Renovation vs. Remodel?
Bathroom Remodeling

What’s the Difference: Renovation vs. Remodel?

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Can Your Deck Last Another Season?
Deck, Patio & Porch

Can Your Deck Last Another Season?

By Benjamin Feldman for Puls

6 Things to Know About Living with High Ceilings
Architecture

6 Things to Know About Living with High Ceilings

By Manasa Reddigari

Solved! Here’s Why So Many Homeowners Paint Their Porch Ceiling Blue
Deck, Patio & Porch

Solved! Here’s Why So Many Homeowners Paint Their Porch Ceiling Blue

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Tough Choice, Easy DIY: 2 Projects to Rescue a Worn-Out Patio
Deck, Patio & Porch

Tough Choice, Easy DIY: 2 Projects to Rescue a Worn-Out Patio

By Glenda Taylor

A “Charged” Debate: Portable vs. Standby Generators
Energy & Power

A “Charged” Debate: Portable vs. Standby Generators

By Bob Vila

3 Reasons Why a Sealant Is the Key to Winter-Proofing This Year
DIY

3 Reasons Why a Sealant Is the Key to Winter-Proofing This Year

By Glenda Taylor

Backyard Makeover: DIY a Patio Table with a Built-In Cooler for Drinks
Deck, Patio & Porch

Backyard Makeover: DIY a Patio Table with a Built-In Cooler for Drinks

By Ama Ryllis

All You Need to Know About Granny Pods
Exterior

All You Need to Know About Granny Pods

By Glenda Taylor

Makeover an Ordinary Outdoor Space with a Wall-Mounted Trellis
Deck, Patio & Porch

Makeover an Ordinary Outdoor Space with a Wall-Mounted Trellis

By Ama Ryllis

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Here’s Exactly Who Installs Bathroom Exhaust Fans
Bathrooms

Here’s Exactly Who Installs Bathroom Exhaust Fans

By Melissa Graham

Who Repairs Soffit and Fascia? Everything You Need to Know
Exterior

Who Repairs Soffit and Fascia? Everything You Need to Know

By Melissa Graham

How Much Does House Cleaning Cost? (2024 Guide)
Cleaning

How Much Does House Cleaning Cost? (2024 Guide)

By Brie Greenhalgh, Evelyn Auer