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Plumbing Supplies

The Best Water Softener Salts for Better Water and Longer-Lasting Appliances

Ensure you’re getting the most out of your water softener with one of these top water softener salts.

Reviews

Build Projects Faster With This Simple Tool

If you’re tired of simple mistakes that increase project time and material costs, you need to try a Morgan Square.

Home Office

The Easy Upgrade That Will Protect Your Carpet From Chair Damage

Whether you have plush carpet or polished concrete, these mats will stay in place and stand up to daily use.

Reviews

The Best Fruit Fly Traps, According to Our Tests

After testing various options, we're confident our top pick will clear out annoying fruit fly infestations.

Plumbing

Boiler vs. Water Heater: What’s the Difference?

Both appliances heat water, but do they both heat your home? Here's what boilers and heaters do, and don't do.

Workshop

Our Favorite Pro Tips for Keeping a Workshop Tidy and Organized

For starters, organize your tools and materials by task.

Repair & Maintenance

How to Use a Caulk Gun

Caulking can help keep unwanted invaders like mice and mildew as far away from your home’s crevices as possible. But first, you need to know how to use a caulk gun.

Fireplaces & Chimneys

Why Is There Fireplace Smoke in My Home?

Why is the smoke from your fireplace going into your living room, and not up the chimney? Here's what might be happening.

DIY

25 Easy Home Repairs You Should Never Pay Someone Else to Make

There's no need to hire a handyman whenever a home repair comes up. Discover how easy it is to DIY home fixes and updates.

Reviews

I Let a Robot Smoke a Pork Butt—See How It Went

Brisk It’s techy backyard cooker promised hands-off smoking from setup to shutdown. I wanted to see if it could actually deliver tender, smoky results without the babysitting.

Deals

Keter’s Is Clearing Out Inventory During Its Shedtember Super Sale — Save Up to 35% on Sheds and More

Up to 35% off Keter storage sheds—limited-time Shedtember savings on bestsellers.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The 6 Best Tomato Cages for an Abundant Tomato Harvest

The right tomato cage can make your tomato plants happier, healthier and more prolific.

Deals

Lowe’s Kobalt Days Event is Live—Score Tools for Under $15

From impact drivers to mowers, these Kobalt tool deals at Lowe’s offer big savings for DIYers and pros alike.

Lawn Care

How Long Does It Take for Grass to Grow?

Your perfect lawn is right around the corner. Here’s all you need to know about growing grass from seed—and how long you can expect to wait.

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Shop Vacuums Tested by Our Experts

Prized for their ability to suck up sawdust, debris, and even standing water, these workshop warriors are a must for heavy-duty cleanups. We tested top-rated models to find out how well they cleaned.

Deals

Score Free Tools from Milwaukee, Ryobi, Kobalt, and More in September

The Bob Vila team loves free tools and accessories. We're sharing our love of tools and deals with this list of freebie deals.

Deals

Act Fast: Home Depot is Giving Away Free Ryobi Batteries This Week

Small but mighty—Ryobi’s USB Lithium tools are smaller than full-size drills and saws — perfect for DIYers, crafters, and hobbyists. Right now at The Home Depot, each one comes with a free 2.0Ah battery (a $24.97 value).

Lawn Care & Gardening

I Nearly Ruined My Cucumber Patch Because I Ignored This Important Garden Practice

As they say, and ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Tools & Materials

We Tested The Best Glues to Repair Your Most Treasured Ceramics. These Five Made the Cut.

When repairing a favorite vase, mug, or other ceramic object, the right adhesive can make all the difference.

Reviews

This Simple DIY Upgrade Keeps Your Garage Comfortable and Warm

Make use of your garage year-round by installing a garage door insulation kit. After testing 5 options, our top pick was efficient and incredibly easy to install.