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A side by side photo showing a heat pump water heater on the left and a tankless water heater on the right, both installed in a residential garage.

Heat Pump Water Heater vs. Tankless: 5 Key Comparisons Heat Pump Water Heater vs. Tankless: 5 Key Comparisons

A person is repairing a white plaster wall with a plaster trowel.

How to Patch Plaster Walls How to Patch Plaster Walls

The Best Carpet Sweeper Options

The Best Carpet Sweepers Tested for Quickly Cleaning Messes The Best Carpet Sweepers Tested for Quickly Cleaning Messes

By Emily Blackwood, By Amanda Lauren

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

7 Home Fire Safety and Prevention Tips You Should Never Skip 7 Home Fire Safety and Prevention Tips You Should Never Skip

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

Close up view of a cricket on a wood table.

How to Get Rid of Crickets How to Get Rid of Crickets

By Brenda Silva, By Bob Vila Staff

Nine bottles and one bar of the best dish soap on a wood table

The Best Dish Soaps for Squeaky-Clean Dishes, Tested The Best Dish Soaps for Squeaky-Clean Dishes, Tested

By Amber Guetebier

Chrome shower curtain rod holding up curtain in white bathroom

The Best Shower Curtain Rods to Complement Your Decor, Tested The Best Shower Curtain Rods to Complement Your Decor, Tested

By Amber Guetebier, By Jasmine Harding, By Glenda Taylor

Colorful dishes in the top rack of a dishwasher are wet.

6 Reasons Why Your Dishwasher Isn’t Drying 6 Reasons Why Your Dishwasher Isn’t Drying

By Michelle Ullman, By Bob Vila, Updated by Margaret Foley

Installing Pocket Doors - Sliding Doors for Separating Small Spaces

Installing a Pocket Door Installing a Pocket Door

A woman sits under an AC mounted on a white brick wall.

Does Your AC Smell Like Gas? Here’s How to Troubleshoot the Issue Safely Does Your AC Smell Like Gas? Here’s How to Troubleshoot the Issue Safely

By Stephanie Mickelson

Circular transom window above the doorway surrounded by brick.

Everything You Need to Know About Transom Windows Everything You Need to Know About Transom Windows

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

Materials needed for making a DIY stainless steel cleaner.

Make Your Appliances Sparkle With This DIY Stainless Steel Cleaner Recipe Make Your Appliances Sparkle With This DIY Stainless Steel Cleaner Recipe

By Manasa Reddigari

Materials needed to make three different kinds of ant traps, including borax, shortening, and wax paper.

How to Make a Homemade Ant Trap: 3 Methods That Really Work How to Make a Homemade Ant Trap: 3 Methods That Really Work

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

The Best Smart Ceiling Fans Option mounted on a white ceiling with large windows in the background

The Best Smart Ceiling Fans for Offices and Living Spaces The Best Smart Ceiling Fans for Offices and Living Spaces

By Tony Carrick

A person places a phone call while examining a washing machine.

7 Likely Reasons Your Washing Machine Won’t Turn On—And How to Fix It 7 Likely Reasons Your Washing Machine Won’t Turn On—And How to Fix It

By Katie Flannery

A close up of phorid flies.

How to Get Rid of Phorid Flies in 7 Steps—Even If You’ve Tried Everything How to Get Rid of Phorid Flies in 7 Steps—Even If You’ve Tried Everything

By Kaytlyn Smith

A young woman sits on a sofa, using a remote to manage an AC.

This Weird AC Smell Might Be a Telltale Sign That You Have a Mold Problem This Weird AC Smell Might Be a Telltale Sign That You Have a Mold Problem

By Kaytlyn Smith

A drain hair catcher on a shower drain

The Best Shower Drain Hair Catchers The Best Shower Drain Hair Catchers

By Jasmine Harding

A group of the best carpet cleaners before testing.

The Best Carpet Cleaners for Busy Households, Tested The Best Carpet Cleaners for Busy Households, Tested

By Amber Guetebier, By Debbie Wolfe, By Michelle Larson, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

Gallery wall arranged with home editor-approved picture-hanging hacks

7 Picture-Hanging Hacks Home Editors Swear By 7 Picture-Hanging Hacks Home Editors Swear By

By Kathleen Corlett

A dog napping in a backyard on a summer day.

What Are the Dog Days of Summer, Anyway? What Are the Dog Days of Summer, Anyway?

By Savannah Sher

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

All You Need to Know About Asbestos Floor Tiles All You Need to Know About Asbestos Floor Tiles

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

A worker installs a mini split outside.

Thinking About Installing a Mini-Split? Here’s How Much It Will Cost Thinking About Installing a Mini-Split? Here’s How Much It Will Cost

By Brie Greenhalgh, By Catherine Hiles

Bites But No Signs of Bugs

Solved! I Have Bites—But No Signs of Bugs in My Home. What’s Happening? Solved! I Have Bites—But No Signs of Bugs in My Home. What’s Happening?

By Brie Greenhalgh

Solved! What Are These Tiny Red Bugs In My Home? Solved! What Are These Tiny Red Bugs In My Home?

By Nicole Fallon-Peek

Central AC Not Blowing Cold Air

Why Is My Central AC Not Blowing Cold Air? Why Is My Central AC Not Blowing Cold Air?

By Brie Greenhalgh, By Evelyn Auer

The Best Soundproof Curtains

The Best Soundproof Curtains for a Tranquil Oasis, Tested The Best Soundproof Curtains for a Tranquil Oasis, Tested

By Stacey L. Nash, Additional research provided by Jasmine Harding, By Deirdre Mundorf

A Samsung refrigerator changes appearances to show beach scenes and a happy family.

These 4 Brands Are Bringing AI to Your Kitchen These 4 Brands Are Bringing AI to Your Kitchen

By Lizzy Briskin

Get New Floors for Under 50 dollars

12 Sneaky Ways to Get New Floors for Under $50 12 Sneaky Ways to Get New Floors for Under $50

By Deirdre Mundorf

A furnished living room with natural light.

11 Genius Storage Ideas and Design Tips for Small-Space Living 11 Genius Storage Ideas and Design Tips for Small-Space Living

By Elizabeth Arnold, Updated by Gretchen Heber

A worker in a blue suit installs an AC unit outside a home.

Central AC Cost: A Budgeting Guide for Homeowners Central AC Cost: A Budgeting Guide for Homeowners

By Brie Greenhalgh, By Catherine Hiles

how to get rid of mold on walls

Mold on Walls? The Key to Permanent Removal Is Knowing Where It Hides Mold on Walls? The Key to Permanent Removal Is Knowing Where It Hides

By Michelle Ullman, By Bob Vila, By Evelyn Auer

A tiled bathroom with a corner jetted tub.

How Much Does a Jacuzzi Bath Remodel Cost? How Much Does a Jacuzzi Bath Remodel Cost?

By Katie Flannery

A worker wearing white protective clothing fumigates the inside of a house.

How Much Does Fumigation Cost? These Are the Main Factors How Much Does Fumigation Cost? These Are the Main Factors

By Meghan Wentland, By Catherine Hiles

A view of a worker installing a bathtub.

Bathroom Remodel Cost: A Budgeting Guide for Homeowners Bathroom Remodel Cost: A Budgeting Guide for Homeowners

By Meghan Wentland, By Evelyn Auer

A close up of a smart home hub screen.

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

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

The Best Multimeters Options

The Best Multimeters, Tested and Reviewed The Best Multimeters, Tested and Reviewed

By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi

Hidden money in glass jar next to jarred rice and oats in pantry.

14 Secret Storage Spots That Are Already in Your Home 14 Secret Storage Spots That Are Already in Your Home

By Timothy Dale

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

15 Essential Summer Vacation Home Safety Tips 15 Essential Summer Vacation Home Safety Tips

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

A heat pump unit installed on side of a yellow exterior wall.

Heat Pump Not Cooling? This Is Why—and What to Do About It Heat Pump Not Cooling? This Is Why—and What to Do About It

The Best Oscillating Fan Option on a kitchen counter surrounded by a mom, two kids, and a cat

The Best Oscillating Fans to Beat the Summer Heat The Best Oscillating Fans to Beat the Summer Heat

By Tony Carrick

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

Create a Healthier, Safer Home With These Smart Indoor Projects Create a Healthier, Safer Home With These Smart Indoor Projects

By Deirdre Mundorf

3 of the Best Carpet Cleaner Rental Services in America, Vetted 3 of the Best Carpet Cleaner Rental Services in America, Vetted

By Katie Flannery, By Catherine Hiles

A person is holding a hanging grey curtain open in a window.

This Is the Right Way to Wash Your Curtains, According to Experts This Is the Right Way to Wash Your Curtains, According to Experts

By Savannah Sher

Person uses paint roller to apply a coat of lacquer to a concrete floor.

How to Dye Concrete Floors How to Dye Concrete Floors

By Maryam Montague

Woman uses needle-nose pliers to pull weather stripping off from around a door.

How to Weatherstrip a Door the Right Way How to Weatherstrip a Door the Right Way

By Michael Franco, By Bob Vila

A person is pressing the leftmost button on a dual-flush toilet.

Low-Flow and Low-Flush Toilets: Less Water, More Savings Low-Flow and Low-Flush Toilets: Less Water, More Savings

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, By Bob Vila, Updated by Margaret Foley

A commercial ice maker, a bottled water pump system, and a 5-gallon water jug are sitting on a garage floor.

Garage Ice Maker, Anyone? Install a Water Line Anywhere With This Genius Hack Garage Ice Maker, Anyone? Install a Water Line Anywhere With This Genius Hack

By Stephanie Cronk

A large shower door in a bright bathroom

The Best Tub-to-Shower Conversion Kits to Update the Bathroom The Best Tub-to-Shower Conversion Kits to Update the Bathroom

By Jasmine Harding

A GE dishwasher installed among white kitchen cabinets

The Best GE Dishwashers for Cleaning Up in the Kitchen The Best GE Dishwashers for Cleaning Up in the Kitchen

By Jasmine Harding

Dark colored mold grows in the corner of a wall with some cleaning product bottles and yellow gloves seen in the foreground.

Here’s What Really Kills Mold Here’s What Really Kills Mold

By Lauren Wingo

A spot of mold growing in the corner of a ceiling.

How to Test for Mold in Your Home in 6 Steps—(Even If You Can’t See It) How to Test for Mold in Your Home in 6 Steps—(Even If You Can’t See It)

By Deirdre Mundorf, By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila, By Evelyn Auer

An old armchair with red and beige plaid material in the process of being reupholstered.

How Much Does It Cost to Reupholster a Chair? How Much Does It Cost to Reupholster a Chair?

By Katie Flannery

A worker repairs a foundation.

Basement Waterproofing: Costs and Key Considerations, Explained Basement Waterproofing: Costs and Key Considerations, Explained

By Tom Scalisi, By Evelyn Auer

An open, modern-looking kitchen with clean white cabinets and quartz countertops.

Quartz Countertops Cost: A Budgeting Guide Quartz Countertops Cost: A Budgeting Guide

By Katie Flannery

The Best HVAC Brands Options

The Best HVAC Brands for Every Budget The Best HVAC Brands for Every Budget

By Tony Carrick, By Bob Beacham

Materials needed to spackle a wall: sanding block, putty knife, and spackle.

How to Spackle a Hole in the Wall How to Spackle a Hole in the Wall

A woman is using a digital thermostat to change the air conditioning temperature.

This Is the Best AC Temperature for Energy Savings, According to Experts This Is the Best AC Temperature for Energy Savings, According to Experts

By Deirdre Mundorf

The 16 Best Air Conditioner Brands The 16 Best Air Conditioner Brands

By Tony Carrick, By Deirdre Mundorf, By Bob Beacham

A brown stink bug clings to outdoor siding.

How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs in the House How to Get Rid of Stink Bugs in the House

By Bob Vila, By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Seven boxes of the best drywall anchor

The Best Drywall Anchors, Tested and Reviewed The Best Drywall Anchors, Tested and Reviewed

By Bob Beacham, By Glenda Taylor, By Tom Scalisi

A glass of amber liquor and a cigarette in an ashtray sit atop a a wooden table.

Professional Cigarette Smoke Smell Removal: What to Expect Professional Cigarette Smoke Smell Removal: What to Expect

By Brionna Farney, By Evelyn Auer

A homeowner with an American Standard HVAC professional asking and answering questions about air-source heat pumps and installing one.

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Your Biggest Questions About Heat Pumps, Answered Your Biggest Questions About Heat Pumps, Answered

By Tony Carrick

A worker sprays foam insulation onto rafters in an attic.

Spray Foam Insulation Cost: Everything You Need to Know Spray Foam Insulation Cost: Everything You Need to Know

By Glenda Taylor, By Evelyn Auer