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A severe snow storm rages outside of a cabin-style home.
Interior

How to Prepare for a Blizzard

By Deirdre Mundorf

A fallen tree on an outdoor air conditioner unit.
Heating & Cooling

How to Stormproof Your Home’s HVAC System, According to Experts

By Sandi Schwartz

few of the best door security bar options
Reviews

Keep Your Home Protected With Our Favorite Door Security Bars That We’ve Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tiffany Lewis

Grandmother sitting on floor with two granddaughters, while their parents and grandfather sit by them in chairs and watch.
Interior

Multigenerational Living Is on the Rise: 7 Ways to Tweak a House to Make This Arrangement Work

By Sandi Schwartz

11 Things You Should Never Do During a Hurricane
Interior

11 Things You Should Never Do During a Hurricane

By Stacey L. Nash

Satellite view of hurricane Dorian, year 2019.
Exterior

Don’t Let Your Guard Down Yet—Hurricane Season Might Just Be Delayed This Year

By Sandi Schwartz

An out-of-focus woman is reclining on a sofa and scrolling through an online shopping app on her smartphone.
Interior

12 Signs You’re Being Scammed on Facebook Marketplace

By Deirdre Mundorf

A white house with a beautiful front yard.
Exterior

6 Tricks to Get Back Into Your House After Getting Locked Out

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

City covered in orange-looking air due to air pollution.
Home Safety

These Places Have the Worst Air Quality in the U.S. (Plus Expert Advice for Safeguarding Your Home)

By Sandi Schwartz

Close up of a woman hand filling a glass of water directly from the tap in the kitchen.
Home Safety

New Regulations for Removing PFAS in Drinking Water Will Soon Take Effect—But Research Suggest Homeowners Are Willing to Do It Themselves

By Sandi Schwartz

Here's What Potential Home Buyers Need to Know About Radon in Homes
Real Estate

Here’s What Potential Buyers Need to Know About Radon in Homes

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

add sand to paint
DIY

How To: Mix Sand with Paint for Non-Slip Surfaces

By Bob Vila

A close up of a smoke alarm against the a blurred background picturing a living room.
Interior

7 Home Fire Safety and Prevention Tips You Should Never Skip

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

A hurricane seen from space.
Exterior

Hurricane Beryl Is Now the Earliest Category 4 Storm Ever, Already Realizing NOAA’s Prediction That 2024’s Season Could Break Records

By Catherine Hiles

Asbestos Floor Tile 101: How to Know If You're Living with Hazardous Building Material (and What to Do About It)
Interior

All You Need to Know About Asbestos Floor Tiles

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

A close up of a smart home hub screen.
Exterior

Professional Monitoring Is One of the Smartest Additions to Your Home Security System—Here’s Why

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

A view of a large blue home on a sunny day.
Exterior

15 Essential Summer Vacation Home Safety Tips

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

A whole-house air cleaner installed in a residential basement with a graphic overlay that says Bob Vila's 2024 MVPs.
Interior

Create a Healthier, Safer Home With These Smart Indoor Projects

By Deirdre Mundorf

A group of the best fireproof document bags together on a rocky, sandy surface before testing.
Reviews

2024’s Best Fireproof Document Bags to Keep Papers Safe, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

An inspector uses a phone to photograph mold in a shower.
Interior

How Much Does Mold Inspection Cost in 2024?

By Meghan Wentland, Evelyn Auer