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A person using the best push mower to mow a lawn.
Lawn Care & Gardening

We Tested More Than 30 Lawn Mowers to Find the 7 Best Push Models

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

A person is repairing a burst pipe in a damaged wall.
Repair & Maintenance

How to Turn Off Water to Your House

By Katelin Hill, By Bob Vila

A group of the best laser levels together before testing.
Tools

We Tested the 7 Best Laser Levels for DIYers and Pros. Here Are Our Top Picks

By Tom Scalisi

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

How to Clean Oven Door Glass 

By Jennifer Noonan, By Gretchen Heber

Bob Vila writer holding Stihl FSA 80 R Battery-Powered String Trimmer during battery trimmer testing.
Lawn Care & Gardening

We Spent Over 20 Hours Testing the Best Battery Trimmers to Find the 9 Best Options

By Mark Wolfe, By Glenda Taylor

how to wire light switch
Skills & Techniques

How to Wire a Light Switch: Easy Steps for Single-Pole and 3-Way Switches

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

A variety of screws laid diagonally on a white background.
Building & Installing

5 Types of Screws Every DIYer Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

A group of the best bug zappers options sitting together on a green lawn
Pest Control

The Best Bug Zappers, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, By Jasmine Harding, By Glenda Taylor

The Best Bolt Cutters Option
Tools

The Best Bolt Cutters for Your At-Home Needs, Tested

By Tony Carrick, By Glenda Taylor

Woman scooping a baking soda-based DIY toilet bowl cleaner into the toilet.
Cleaning & Organizing

30 Lazy Cleaning Tricks for a Spotless Home

By Kat Hodgins

A group of the Best Battery-Powered Lawn Mower Options together on a green lawn.
Tools

Some of Our Favorite Lawn Mowers Don’t Run on Gas

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research by Tony Carrick

A chop saw and miter saw side by side.
DIY

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

By Bob Beacham, Updated by Paul Rankin

Back to the Roots Olla Pots buried with potted hydrangea and tomato plant
Lawn Care & Gardening

My Secret for Keeping Thirsty Plants Watered Is On Sale for Under $10 Right Now

By Kathleen Corlett

DeWalt Prime Day Deals for Amazon Prime Day 2025
Tools

Hurry, These Prime Day Deals Are Still Live: Save on DeWalt Power Tools With Prices as Low as $10

By Glenda Taylor

Wide view of friends enjoying party in backyard
Easy DIY Projects

Outdoor Living Is Hot Again: Here Are the Biggest Projects for Homeowners’ Yards This Year

By Sandi Schwartz

Older couple looking at paint color wand to choose a paint color for interior walls
Painting & Finishing

These Dark Interior Colors Can Sell Your House for More Money, According to Zillow

By Sandi Schwartz

A main repair the window screen with a spline roller.
Repair & Maintenance

How to Replace a Window Screen

By Larry Bilotti, By Bob Vila, By Tony Carrick

Examples of Previous Winners of BobVila.com's Tool of the Year Awards
Tools

BobVila.com’s 2025 Tool of the Year Awards: Last Chance to Apply

By Bob Vila Staff

A DIY dog wash station created by Cheryl Esser with Our Country Coastal Home.
Easy DIY Projects

Watch This DIY Couple Transform a Corner of Their Garage Into a Dreamy Dog Wash Station

By Theresa Clement

A group of the best stand-up weeders in front of a garage door before testing.
Tools

The Best Stand-Up Weeders Are Our Secret Weapon for Pulling Weeds Without Bending

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research provided by Savannah Sher