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The Best Finish For Kitchen Table Options

Kitchen & Dining

Our Favorite Kitchen Table Finish is Unbelievably Easy to Apply

Here's The Best Time to Buy Appliances, Large and Small

This Is the Best Time to Buy New Appliances at Rock-Bottom Prices

By Manasa Reddigari

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5 Things to Know About Sealing Butcher Block Countertops

By Timothy Dale

The Best Marble Sealer Options

We Researched 30 Marble Sealers—Our Top Pick is Long-Lasting and Easy to Apply

By Tony Carrick

Mold grows in the section of a washing machine door where the seal meets the metal.

What to Do About Mold in a Washing Machine

By Timothy Dale, By Bob Vila

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Kitchen & Dining

How to Clean an Electric Oven

By Manasa Reddigari, By Margaret Foley

Mother and daughter cooking on an induction stove.

2 Years In, I’m Still Getting Used to My Induction Stove—Here’s What I Wish I Knew Sooner

By Sandi Schwartz

The Best Dishwashers Option

We Researched Dozens of Dishwashers. Our Top Pick Washes More Dishes in Less Time Than Competitors

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, By Jen Karetnick

A family loading the dishwasher together.

The Brilliant Dishwasher Feature You Never Knew You Needed

By Sandi Schwartz

A stainless steel wash basin with rusty sink drain hole, plug hole and chain in sink.

Kitchen & Dining

How to Remove Rust from Stainless Steel

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, By Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

Dirty stovetop and grates on a gas stove.

How to Clean Stove Drip Pans

By Michelle Ullman

A person adding salt to the best water softener option

Do You Have Hard Water? This Is How to Size a Water Softener for Your Home

By Timothy Dale

Person painting a door with with a paint roller.

Painting Laminate Cabinets: How to Get Pro Results

By Manasa Reddigari, By Tony Carrick

A smiling man wearing yellow gloves cleans the interior of an oven's window.

How to Clean Oven Door Glass

By Jennifer Noonan, By Gretchen Heber

What Size Dehumidifier Do I Need

How to Choose a Dehumidifier That’s Right for Your Home

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, By Timothy Dale, By Bob Vila Staff

Modern kitchen interior with avocado-colored cabinets

25 Kitchen Trends You Might Regret

By Kristen Mosier

A person shopping for energy efficient appliances and washing machines.

Energy Star Is On the Chopping Block—How You Can Still Prioritize Efficiency (and Savings) With Your Next Appliance Purchase

By Sandi Schwartz

A group of the best infrared thermometers on a counter awaiting hands-on testing.

Kitchen & Dining

Temperature Check: The Best No-Contact Thermometers for Cooking

By Tom Scalisi, By Tony Carrick

12 Smart Dishwashing Hacks No One Ever Taught You

Kitchen & Dining

12 Smart Dishwashing Hacks No One Ever Taught You

By Jennifer Noonan

Person getting a glass of water out of the kitchen tap.

How to Tell if You Have Hard Water

By Tony Carrick, By Glenda Taylor