Repair & Maintenance

Latest in Repair & Maintenance

A drain at the bottom of a shower with beige tiles.
DIY

How to Unclog a Shower Drain

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Jennifer Noonan

A white interior door is ajar.
Interior

4 Fixes for a Door That Won’t Latch

By Timothy Dale

A shower head is demonstrating low water pressure against white tile.
Interior

How to Fix a Leaking Shower Head

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

A newly installed sump pump in an uncovered sump pit as seen from above.
DIY

Sump Pump Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide

By Theresa Clement, Bob Vila, Joe Provey, Updated by Michelle Larson

Woman puts bowl of vinegar and essential oil in top rack of dishwasher.
Interior

What to Do About a Smelly Dishwasher

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

Young woman lifts the cover on a mini-split air conditioner to examine the inside.
Interior

What to Do if Your Air Conditioner Is Not Cooling Your Space

By Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

The Best Wood Moisture Meters
Reviews

This Moisture Meter is Our Top Pick for an Accurate Wood Moisture Reading

By Bob Beacham

Male hands with knife removing the old grout from beige tile.
DIY

How to Remove and Replace Grout

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

After Testing, See Our Favorite Micro Mesh Gutter Guards To Prevent Debris Buildup
Reviews

After Testing, See Our Favorite Micro Mesh Gutter Guards To Prevent Debris Buildup

By Tony Carrick

The Best Air Filters for Furnace and Home AC Options
Reviews

This is Our Top Pick When Choosing an Air Filter for Your Home’s Furnace or AC

By Timothy Dale

The Best Cordless Caulk Guns
Reviews

The Best Cordless Caulking Gun for A Fast, Professional Finish

By Bob Beacham, Tom Scalisi

Woman stands in front of front-load washer, distributing laundry evenly inside.
Interior

What to Do When Your Clothes Washer Won’t Spin

By Bob Vila

Several bottles of different concrete sealer brands lined up on a table
Reviews

Testing 2024’s Best Concrete Sealers to Protect Against Stains

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor

Hand shaking toilet flusher.
DIY

Why Is My Toilet Hissing?

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

A white wall with bubbling paint.
DIY

What Causes Paint Bubbling on a Wall—and How You Can Fix It 

By Bob Vila, Updated by Evelyn Auer

The best drain snake option sitting on a counter next to a plunger with a sink in the background
Reviews

2024’s Best Drain Snakes for Clogged Showers, Bathtubs, and Sinks

By Michelle Ullman, Timothy Dale

Man cleaning leaves out of gutter by hand.
Exterior

How to Clean Gutters: 5 Effective Ways to Get the Job Done

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

The Best Concrete Patch Options
Reviews

The Best Concrete Patches for Repairing Holes and Cracks

By Tom Scalisi

Bedroom door with old-fashioned hardware cracked open to reveal bed duvet.
DIY

4 Ways to Soundproof a Door That Really Work

By Robert Ferguson, Bob Vila

The Best Silicone Spray Options
Reviews

The Best Silicone Sprays of 2024 for All Your Household Needs

By Timothy Dale