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How To: Repair a Screen Door in 5 Easy Steps
I don’t mind the squirrels taking their turn at the bird feeder, but our dog seems to have developed a personal vendetta against the creatures. She’s so vehemently opposed to squirrels that she managed to rip rig...
How To: Make a Homemade Deck Cleaner That Works Like a Charm
An outdoor deck sees lots of traffic. Muddy shoes, spilled food, and wet dogs can leave it dirty, stained, and smelly. Even if the deck isn't a party platform, it's up against the elements—pollen, leaves, and alg...
The Best Space Heaters of 2022
Ever-rising utility costs can make heating an entire house prohibitively pricey. To save money but still keep occupied areas comfortable—say, the living room during a movie marathon—many renters and homeowners ta...
How to Refinish Hardwood Floors
Hardwood floor refinishing and sanding is unforgiving work. Make a mistake, and it will show. However, a refinished floor can bring beauty to a room like no other project. To hire a pro to sand, seal, stain, and ...
The Best Book Lights of 2022
For voracious bookworms and avid bedtime readers, a reliable book light is a handy tool. These gadgets make reading in low light easy and comfortable. Whether it’s used for cozying up in a reading nook or reading...
How to Stain Concrete
Homeowners used to think of concrete as strictly utilitarian stuff, resorted to only when a better-looking material would be either unsuitable or far too expensive. Now, however, more homeowners are choosing conc...
Installing a Pocket Door
What's true about fashion can be applied to interior design: If you wait long enough, the old styles come back in vogue. Pocket doors were ubiquitous in old Victorian homes, where they were often used to separate...
How To: Water a Christmas Tree
For many, nothing quite says “Christmas” like a real tree. With it comes the tradition of picking one out with loved ones, perhaps even chopping it down, and then hauling it home to display and decorate. For this...
How to Jump-Start a Car Without Another Car
A version of this story originally appeared on The Drive. BobVila. com is partnering with The Drive to share syndicated articles from experts who really know car maintenance. So you want to know how to start a ca...
10 Things You Should Know Before You Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree
Whether this is your first time cutting down your own tree or it's an annual tradition, keep these 10 important tips in mind before you head out to the Christmas tree farm.
