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Reviews

The Best Outdoor Solar Lights for a Backyard Paradise

By Jasmine Harding

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Exterior

Why There’s Condensation on Windows in Your Home—and What to Do About It

By Jason Brick, Bob Vila Staff

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Reviews

The Best Car Lifts for Home Garages

By Tom Scalisi

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Reviews

The Best Tested Nonstick Sprays to Keep Snow Blowers Running Smoothly

By Timothy Dale, Zach Lazzari

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Reviews

The Best Roof Rakes to Keep Your Home Safe from Heavy Snow, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Zach Lazzari

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DIY

How to Lubricate a Garage Door to Keep It Operating Smoothly

By Deirdre Mundorf

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Reviews

The Best Electric Garage Heaters for a Comfortable Bonus Space, Tested

By Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi

The Best Outdoor Furniture Brands Options
Reviews

The Best Outdoor Furniture Brands of 2024

By Jasmine Harding, Savannah Sher, Amanda Tarlton

The Best Charcoal Grill Options
Reviews

The Best Charcoal Grills Tested in 2024

By Timothy Dale, Tony Carrick

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Exterior

How to Keep Birds Off of Your Porch (Without Harming Them)

By Lori Lovely

SimpliSafe vs. Nest
Exterior

SimpliSafe vs. Nest: We Compared These Security Systems—Here’s the One You Should Choose

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

Front Door Security
Exterior

9 Ways to Drastically Improve Front Door Security

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

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Exterior

How Much Does a Vinyl Fence Cost to Build?

By Brie Greenhalgh, Evelyn Auer

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Reviews

7 Best Outdoor Motion Sensor Lights Tested in 2024

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

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Exterior

How to Prevent and Remove Ice Dams

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

Lease vs. Finance Solar Panels
Energy & Power

Home Security Giant ADT to Exit the Solar Industry

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

The Best Kerosene Heater Options
Reviews

The Best Kerosene Heaters for Your Outdoor Oasis

By Tom Scalisi

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Exterior

How Much Does an Egress Window Cost to Install?

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

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Reviews

The Best Inflatable Hot Tubs for Your Backyard Oasis

By Savannah Sher

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DIY

How to Make Homemade Window Cleaner

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Deirdre Mundorf

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Exterior

Leaving These 13 Things by the Front Door Could Keep You Safe

By Glenda Taylor

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DIY

How Often Should You Wash Your Car?

By Deirdre Mundorf

How Much Does LeafGuard Cost?
Exterior

How Much Does LeafGuard Cost?

By Stephanie Mickelson

Cost of Stucco vs. Siding
Exterior

Cost of Stucco vs. Siding: 8 Pricing Factors to Know When Redoing a Home’s Exterior

By Katie Flannery

How Much Does a Foundation Cost
Exterior

How Much Does a Foundation Cost to Build?

By Rochel Maday

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Exterior

Solved! Does Vivint Work With Alexa?

By Meghan Wentland

Cost to Paint Garage Door
Exterior

How Much Does It Cost to Paint a Garage Door?

By Brie Greenhalgh

RV Water Damage Repair Costs
Exterior

How Much Does RV Water Damage Repair Cost?

By Stephanie Mickelson

Aluminum Fence Cost
Exterior

How Much Does an Aluminum Fence Cost?

By Katie Flannery

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Lawn & Garden

20 Plants to Use as Lawn and Garden Borders

By Mark Wolfe

The Latest in 3D-Printed Homes Uses Recycled Plastic Instead of Concrete
Exterior

The Latest in 3D-Printed Homes Uses Recycled Plastic Instead of Concrete

By Savannah Sher

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Exterior

19 Ways to Make Your Front Porch More Inviting in Winter

By Heather Blackmore

The Best Snow Blowers for Gravel Driveways Options
Reviews

Plow Through Powder With the Best Snow Blowers for Gravel Driveways, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Tom Scalisi, Zach Lazzari

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Exterior

17 Things You Should Never Leave in a Cold Car

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

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Interior

15 Things You Can Do to Prepare for a Winter Power Outage

By Jennifer Noonan

The Best Gas Garage Heater Options
Reviews

The Best Gas Garage Heaters to Keep You Warm in Chilly Months

By Tom Scalisi

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Solar Panels
Real Estate

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Solar Panels?

By Tara Seboldt

Tuckpointing Cost
Exterior

How Much Does Tuckpointing Cost?

By Rochel Maday

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Exterior

Sick of Shoveling? The Pros and Cons of Heated Driveways

By Glenda Taylor, Margaret Foley

The Best Pool Heater Option on the grass next to a pool
Reviews

The 10 Best Pool Heaters of 2024

By Timothy Dale

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Exterior

How Much Does Sandblasting Cost?

By Katie Flannery

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Interior

Do Christmas Lights Use a Lot of Electricity?

By Deirdre Mundorf

Apartment Door Security
Exterior

7 Practical Ways to Enhance Apartment Door Security When Renting

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

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Reviews

Types of Light Bulbs and Light Bulb Shapes Every Homeowner Should Know

By Gretchen Heber, Theresa Clement

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DIY

Drafty Windows? Try These 12 Solutions for Every Budget

By Tony Carrick

Concrete Resurfacing Cost
Exterior

How Much Does Concrete Resurfacing Cost?

By Timothy Dale

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Exterior

6 Ways to Melt Ice Without Salt or Ice Melt

By Timothy Dale

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Real Estate

Modular Home Prices Today: A Cost-Effective Way to Build a New House

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

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DIY

Here’s What to Do When Your Snow Blower Won’t Start

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

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Exterior

22 Genius Ways to Convert a Garage Into Living Space

By Michael Franco, Timothy Dale, Kelly Weimert

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Lawn & Garden

6 Pool Care Tips for Winter Snow and Ice

By Deirdre Mundorf

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Exterior

The Best Exterior House Paint Colors for Hot and Cold Climates

By Rachel Brougham

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Interior

16 Kitchen Curtain Ideas to Add a Pop of Personality to Your Space

By Kat Hodgins

5 Great Tips for Heating the Garage in Winter
Exterior

How to Heat a Garage: 11 Ways to Keep Your Workshop Warm in Winter

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Best Skylights Options
Reviews

The Best Skylights of 2024

By Savannah Sher

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Exterior

Metal Roof vs. Shingles Cost: What Impacts How Much You Pay?

By Melissa Graham

Driveway Gate Cost
Exterior

Driveway Gate Cost Factors, Explained

By Timothy Dale

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Gutter Guard Cost - Cost Range + Average - September 2023
Exterior

How Much Does a Gutter Guard Cost to Install?

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer

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Exterior

Solved! How Many Security Cameras Do I Really Need to Protect My Home?

By Meghan Wentland

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Exterior

How to Secure Windows Without Bars in 9 Easy Steps

By Meghan Wentland

SimpliSafe Vs. Ring
Reviews

SimpliSafe vs. Ring: Comparing 2 Top Security Systems

By Patrick Hearn, Catherine Hiles

Apartment Security
Exterior

The 5 Best Tips for Better Apartment Security

By Meghan Wentland

How to Secure a Door From Being Kicked In
Exterior

8 Ways to Secure a Door From Being Kicked In

By Meghan Wentland

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Interior

8 Steps to Take for Better Basement Window Security

By Meghan Wentland