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A side by side image of two different men using a miter saw and table saw.
Building & Installing

Miter Saw vs. Table Saw: What’s the Difference? 

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

miter saw vs circular saw
DIY

Miter Saw vs. Circular Saw: Which Tool Is Right for Your Project?

By Timothy Dale

A woman using a drill to drill a piece of wood into a brick wall.
Skills & Techniques

How to Drill Into Brick

By Rick Muscoplat, Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

Black Vinyl Coated Chainlink Fence
Lawn Care & Gardening

Landscape Designers Say These Yard Features Are Killing Your Curb Appeal

By Sandi Schwartz

A close up of a drill being used to drill into concrete.
Workshop

How to Drill Into Concrete

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

The Home Depot is Clearing Out Hand Tools Ahead of Spring Projects–Save Up to 60% Off Milwaukee, DeWalt, and More
Tools

Home Depot is Clearing Out Hand Tools Ahead of Spring Projects–Save Up to 60% Off Milwaukee, DeWalt, and More

By Glenda Taylor

An arid backyard in New Mexico with a large block fence in a clay color.
Painting & Finishing

What Do You Think of My New Fence Color?

By Teresa Odle

Sliding glass doors installed in a living room with a couch inside and a view of a small outdoor area.
DIY

How Secure Is Your Sliding Glass Door?

By Paul Rankin

Young man uses pencil to measure something on the floor of a deck in deck construction/repair process.
Cleaning & Organizing

Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for March

By Bob Vila Staff

A newly installed sump pump in an uncovered sump pit as seen from above.
Building & Installing

Sump Pump Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide

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

How to Get Ryobi's Limited-Edition Blackout Drill Before It Sells Out—Again
Tools

How to Get Ryobi’s Limited-Edition Blackout Drill Before It Sells Out—Again

By Stephanie Cronk

The Home Depot's Spring Countdown Calendar Is Back for One More Day — $250 Worth of Spring Essentials for $49.99
DIY

Home Depot’s Spring Countdown Calendar Is Back for One More Day—$250 Worth of Spring Essentials for $49.99

By Stephanie Cronk

Person wearing blue nitrile glove uses paint brush to cut in light green paint near a baseboard.
Painting & Finishing

How to Cut in Paint Like a Pro

By Theresa Clement, Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

Amazon Has a Top-Rated Garden Hose for 40% Off Ahead of Spring
Lawn Care & Gardening

Amazon Has a Top-Rated Garden Hose for 40% Off Ahead of Spring

By Stephanie Cronk

A collage of tools with a graphic overlay that says New Year, New Skill.
Skills & Techniques

Realize Your DIY Potential by Learning How to Use These Essential Tools

By Timothy Dale

Ace Hardware Drops Milwaukee Tools to Clearance Pricing Ahead of Spring: Prices Start Under $10—Save on Hand Tools, Organization, Accessories, and More
Tools

Ace Hardware Drops Milwaukee Tools to Clearance Pricing Ahead of Spring: Prices Start Under $10—Save on Hand Tools, Organization, Accessories, and More

By Glenda Taylor

Lowe's Is Giving Away DeWalt Batteries Ahead of Spring
Tools

Lowe’s Is Giving Away DeWalt Batteries Ahead of Spring

By Glenda Taylor

Man choosing paint in a hardware store.
Painting & Finishing

The Truth About One-Coat Paints

By Sandi Schwartz

A warm and inviting winter scene featuring a roaring fire in a brick fireplace, a wicker basket of birch logs, and a thick, chunky green knit blanket draped over a sofa nearby.
Painting & Finishing

The One Project Pro Painters Never Do in Their Own Homes

By Sandi Schwartz

Walmart Is Clearing Out Milwaukee Power Tools Ahead of Spring: Save Up to 66% on Batteries, Drills, Saws, Grinders, and More
Tools

Walmart Is Clearing Out Milwaukee Power Tools Ahead of Spring: Save Up to 66% on Batteries, Drills, Saws, Grinders, and More

By Stephanie Cronk