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Deals

Budget-Friendly Early Prime Day Deals for Your Home: Under-$25, -$50 & -$100 Finds You Can’t Skip This Week

Act fast: prices change daily.

DIY

How to Install LED Light Strips

Add accent lighting, TV backlighting, or custom room lighting by learning how to install LED light strips in your home.

Reviews

The Best Squirrel Traps for Effective and Humane Pest Control 

If squirrels are wreaking havoc on your home or property, one of these top traps can take care of the problem.

Clothing & Gear

The Best Hard Hat Lights, Tested

These convenient lighting devices brighten up wherever you look and keep your hands free while you work.

Reviews

A Familiar Name Aced Our Test of the Top Bermuda Grass Seeds 

Improve your home’s curb appeal with a luscious and resilient Bermuda grass lawn.

Easy DIY Projects

5 Home Improvements I’m Making for Under $100 This Fall

The punch list might be long, but the bill doesn’t have to be. See how one DIY editor is stretching the dollar on home improvements this season.

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Carpet Cleaners for Busy Households, Tested

Deep-clean your home quickly with the best carpet cleaners for floors besieged by dirt, stains, pet hair, and odors.

Tools

8 Types of Nail Guns and How to Use Them Safely

Nail guns can help you complete a carpentry project quickly—that is, if you're using the right nail gun and you're using it safely. Here's what you need to know about these tools.

Exterior

Are Gutter Guards Worth The Money?

A clogged gutter system can cause problems for a homeowner, from water damage to pest infestations and more, but cleaning out gutters isn’t always easy. But are gutter guards worth it, and can they save your home?

Gardening

The Rookie Mistake I Made in My Vegetable Garden This Summer

Don't get ahead of yourself like I did.

Driveways & Walkways

8 Cheap DIY Garden Path Ideas You’ll Want to Copy

Add visual interest and practicality to your landscape with beautiful paths.

Outdoor Living

This Is the Ideal Way to Furnish Your Outdoor Space for Fall

Cozy up outside with throw blankets, heat lamps, string lights, and other features.

Tools & Materials

Flex Tape Is Ridiculously Sticky—In the Best Way: My Flex Tape Review

This $15 roll of tape sealed a spurting water jug, patched a leaky roof, and stopped a hose leak in seconds.

Interior Design

What’s Old Is New Again: Your Favorite Home Trends Are Actually Vintage

From floral wallpaper to skylights and wood paneling, these design choices from past decades are making a comeback.

Backup Generators

Can This Jackery Solar Generator Support Working From Home and Weekends Camping?

Able to supply 3,000 watts of electricity, this solar generator can power equipment for camping trips, appliances during power outages, and more.

Landscaping

Forgetting to Water Is No Big Deal for These Drought-Tolerant Container Plants

If your outdoor potted plants tend to die of thirst due to your absence or absentmindedness, try selecting less-thirsty species.

Reviews

The Best Window Films Tested for Privacy and More

Window films are an alternative to bulky curtains and finicky blinds. Check out this guide to find the best window film options for decor, privacy, and protection.

Deals

Save Big on Halloween Decor and Home Essentials: Early Prime Day Deals & Fall Savings

See the hottest deals in Bob Vila-favorite categories like power tools, hand tools, home essentials, and more.

Flooring

Guide to Hardwood Floor Finishes

Whether you're protecting brand-new wood floors or refinishing some that are decades old, the task starts with selecting the right top coat.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Leaf Rake I’ve Ever Used: A Razor Back Rake Review

After using it for 6 years to clean up leaves and yard debris, remove grass thatch, and prepare garden beds, it's still going strong.