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How To: Use Drywall Anchors
So you want to hang something heavier than the average photo frame from your drywall. Whether you're putting in a nail to support a towel rack laden with damp bath towels, a paper towel holder that gets regular ...
8 Genius Ways to Hide Every Wire in Your Home
Does your enthusiasm for electronics have you living in a jungle of cords? Given the sheer volume of wires that dwell in a modern home, figuring out how to hide TV wires and cords and cables for other must-have g...
14 Store Policies You Should Be Taking Advantage Of
Whether you’re holiday shopping or planning a wedding, these stores make life easier with their generous return policies. Fortunately, they also carry a wide array of products, spanning home decor, clothing, and ...
The Dos and Don’ts of Cleaning Kitchen Cabinets
You probably spend the majority of your kitchen cleaning time focusing on the big three—sink, counters, and floors—but your cabinets require regular attention too, especially the doors. That’s where tiny droplets...
12 Things You Never Thought to Do With Packing Peanuts
Loose-fill packaging materials like polystyrene packing peanuts do a great job of protecting fragile items during transport. But what to do with them once you’ve opened that shipping box? Whatever you do, don’t t...
The Right Way to Wash Your Towels
Tossing soiled towels in with the rest of the wash won’t get them as clean and fresh as possible because stains, germs, and dye from other items could transfer onto them. What’s more, large towels in with the reg...
The Dos and Don'ts of Caulking Windows
Caulking windows—to give them a finished look (inside and out) and seal out leaks and drafts—is a fairly common DIY task. But if done incorrectly, it can lend a sloppy, amateurish look. Caulk is not a design elem...
How To: Clean Wallpaper
Is your wallpaper looking a little tired? Over time, dust and moisture can discolor, leaving papered walls dingier than the day they were covered. Wallpaper in the kitchen can become coated with cooking sprays, s...
Bob Vila Radio: The Rules and Risks You Need to Know About This Landscaping Hack
Just when you think you’re done raking leaves, one gust of wind can scatter your piles, shake your trees, and make more work. Burning these leaves might be less back-breaking work than bagging them or composting ...
How To: Clean with Mineral Spirits—and Why You Should
Commonly used as paint thinner, mineral spirits—an inexpensive petroleum distillate—is also a versatile cleaner. While you might not reach for it as often as a disinfectant spray, it’s highly effective at tacklin...
