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DIY

How to Install a Deadbolt Lock

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

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Interior

Solved! What Is Radon Gas?

By Katie Flannery

Fish Smell in House
Interior

Solved! What’s Causing the Fish Smell in My House?

By Brie Greenhalgh

how to start a fire in a fireplace
Interior

How to Start a Fire in a Fireplace

By Gretchen Heber, Michael Franco

Troubleshoot a Smoky Fireplace with These Tips
Interior

Solved! Why Your Fireplace Might Be Smoking Up the House

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

The Best Flashlight Brand Options
Reviews

The 12 Best Flashlight Brands

By Timothy Dale

Plan for the Unexpected: What You Need at Home for an Emergency
Interior

Plan for the Unexpected: What You Need at Home for an Emergency

By Bob Vila Staff

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Interior

Why December Is One of the Deadliest Months of the Year for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

By Savannah Sher

36 Easy Ways to Protect Your Home from Break-Ins
Exterior

36 Easy Ways to Protect Your Home from Break-Ins

By Manasa Reddigari

11 Holiday Mistakes That Bring Burglars to Your Door
Exterior

11 Holiday Mistakes That Bring Burglars to Your Door

By Glenda Taylor

fire hydrant
Interior

6 Things You Need to Know If There’s a Fire Hydrant on Your Property

By Timothy Dale

Childproofing Checklist
Interior

Childproofing Checklist

By Greg Vazzana, Bob Vila

Best Combination Lock
Reviews

The Best Combination Locks

By Michael Bizzaco

types of fire extinguishers
Interior

6 Types of Fire Extinguishers Every Homeowner Should Know

By Tony Carrick

Never Combine Bleach and Vinegar—Here’s Why
Interior

Never Combine Bleach and Vinegar When Cleaning—Here’s Why

By Manasa Reddigari

Expecting? 11 Home Renovations to Complete Before Baby Arrives
Interior

Expecting? 11 Home Renovations to Complete Before Baby Arrives

By Tom Scalisi

16 Problems a Power Outage Can Cause at Home
Interior

16 Problems a Power Outage Can Cause at Home

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

10 Smart Ways to Prevent an Oven Fire
Interior

10 Smart Ways to Prevent an Oven Fire

By Alexa Erickson

boil water advisory
Interior

Boil Water Advisory 101: How to Safely Sanitize Water at Home During an Emergency

By Stacey L. Nash

The Best Hurricane Shutters Options
Reviews

The Best Hurricane Shutters for Protecting Your Home

By Tony Carrick

How to Remove Lead Paint
DIY

How To: Remove Lead Paint

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Test for Asbestos Before Demolition
Interior

How To: Test for Asbestos

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
Interior

How to Use a Fire Extinguisher

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

Expecting Snow? Do These 7 Things ASAP
Interior

Expecting Snow? Do These 7 Things ASAP

By Katelin Hill

Lead Pipes at Home? How to Test and What to Do Next
Interior

How to Know If You’re Dealing with Lead Pipes—and What to Do About Them

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

10 Things a Burglar Doesn’t Want You to Know
Exterior

10 Things a Burglar Doesn’t Want You to Know

By Nina Malkin

How to Dispose of Light Bulbs
Interior

How To: Dispose of Light Bulbs

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

10 Classic Ways to Brighten a Dark Room
Interior

10 Classic Ways to Brighten a Dark Room

By Jennifer Noonan

7 Health Hazards Lurking in Your Basement
Interior

7 Health Hazards Lurking in Your Basement

By Glenda Taylor

9 Signs Your Tap Water Might Be Contaminated
Interior

9 Signs Your Tap Water Might Be Contaminated

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

8 Warning Signs of Dangerously Outdated Electrical Wiring
Interior

8 Warning Signs of Dangerously Outdated Electrical Wiring

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Dispose of Dry Ice Safely and Properly
Interior

How To: Dispose of Dry Ice

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

9 Things You Should Never Do During a Flood
Interior

9 Things You Should Never Do During a Flood

By Rachel Brougham

Never Make These 13 Mistakes with a Ladder
DIY

Never Make These 13 Mistakes with a Ladder

By Manasa Reddigari

How to Detect a Gas Leak
Interior

4 Important Tools for Detecting a Gas Leak

By Glenda Taylor

6 Things Every Homeowner Can Do to Prevent Chimney Fires
Interior

6 Ways to Stop Chimney Fires Before They Start

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

15 Things Never to Put in the Microwave
Interior

15 Things Never to Put in the Microwave

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

5 Reasons to Schedule a Chimney Inspection
Interior

5 Important Reasons to Schedule a Chimney Inspection ASAP

By Manasa Reddigari

14 Things It’s Illegal to Throw in the Trash
Interior

14 Things It’s Illegal to Throw in the Trash

By Jennifer Noonan

13 Free Ways to Keep Thieves Away From Your Home
Exterior

13 Free Ways to Keep Thieves Away From Your Home

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to store gasoline
Interior

Quick Tip: How to Store Gasoline Safely

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

These Electrical Safety Tips Could Save Your Life
Interior

These Electrical Safety Tips Could Save Your Life

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

These Are the Most Dangerous Insects in America
Interior

These Are the Most Dangerous Insects in America

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

Building a DIY Baby Gate
DIY

How To: Build a Better-Looking Baby Gate

By Ama Ryllis

Would Your Kitchen Pass a Restaurant Health Inspection?
Interior

Would Your Kitchen Pass a Restaurant Health Inspection?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last? Solved!
Interior

Solved! How Long Do Fire Extinguishers Last?

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

10 Things Your Local Fire Department Wishes You Knew
Interior

10 Things Your Local Fire Department Wishes You Knew

By Katelin Hill

7 Ways Your Home Could Get You Sued
Real Estate

7 Ways Your Home Could Get You Sued

By Michelle Ullman

How to Prepare for a Hurricane in 4 Steps
Interior

How To: Prepare for a Hurricane

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

10 Ways Your Backyard Can Hurt You
Interior

10 Ways Your Backyard Can Hurt You

By Jennifer Noonan

How To: Get Rid of ANYTHING
DIY

How To: Get Rid of ANYTHING

By Donna Boyle Schwartz