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30 Things in Your House That Are Attracting Bugs and Rodents
Pests

30 Things in Your House That Are Attracting Bugs and Rodents

Behind every pest problem, there's a cause. Learn some of the factors that may be responsible for your infestation, and how to keep pests from parading into your home.

Buy or DIY: 12 Clever Solutions for Storing Pots and Pans
Kitchen Design

Buy or DIY: 12 Clever Solutions for Storing Pots and Pans

Keep cookware from taking over your kitchen by upcycling materials you already have on hand, or purchasing a ready-made cabinet organizer.

Beware of These 14 Pests That Only Come Out at Night
Pest Control

Beware of These 14 Pests That Only Come Out at Night

While you’re sleeping, these nocturnal insects and critters are busy scavenging your property, pillaging your garden, and may even be making their way indoors.

10 Easy, Budget-Friendly Backyard Makeovers
Outdoor Living

10 Easy, Budget-Friendly Backyard Makeovers

Create the space of your dreams with these easy, inexpensive ideas for upgrading your backyard and outdoor living areas.

11 Mistakes Most People Make with a Power Washer
Cleaning & Organizing

11 Mistakes Most People Make with a Power Washer

Power-washing is not a mysterious process, but if it’s done improperly, it can do serious damage. On your next power-washing project, be sure to avoid these common mistakes.

16 Improvements Most Homeowners Get Wrong
Repair & Maintenance

16 Improvements Most Homeowners Get Wrong

Don't do what these homeowners did! Learn how to avoid costly mistakes and design disasters before you begin your next DIY renovation.

14 Types of Windows Every Homeowner Should Know
Windows

14 Types of Windows Every Homeowner Should Know

Windows are the eyes into (and out of) a home, and can utterly transform a space. Whether you want to ventilate and illuminate your interior or keep prying eyes and foul weather out, there's a perfect window for every room.

15 Products to Buy If You’re Always Cold
Tech & Electronics

15 Products to Buy If You’re Always Cold

Rejoice, cold-blooded homeowners! There are a million ways to heat up your home and not all of them require cranking up the furnace. Take a look at some of the most innovative, comforting ways to stay warm this season.

35 Things You Didn’t Know Your Home Appliances Can Do
Appliances

35 Things You Didn’t Know Your Home Appliances Can Do

Believe it or not, your appliances can do more than their intended purposes. Check out the surprising ways you can use your big and small appliances around the house.

10 Siding Options to Beautify Your Home
Siding

10 Siding Options to Beautify Your Home

There are so many ways to clad your home’s exterior. Which is the most durable? Least expensive? Learn more about them so you can choose the best option for your home.

The 26 Best Plants for Bathroom Decor
House Plants

The 26 Best Plants for Bathroom Decor

Some prefer bright light and others like low light, but all of these indoor plants thrive in bathrooms’ high humidity and will add a spa-like quality to your space.

The 13 Painting Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes
Painting & Finishing

The 13 Painting Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes

Paint is the easiest way to transform a room, yet it’s surprisingly easy to muck up your project with a few silly mistakes. The next time you pick up a paintbrush, avoid these common painting pitfalls.

15 Things You Should Never, Ever Clean With Vinegar
Cleaning

15 Things You Should Never, Ever Clean With Vinegar

Vinegar is an eco-friendly, nontoxic choice for many cleaning tasks, but can actually damage many things in the home. Keep vinegar far away from the following surfaces.

15 Things Never to Keep in Your Garage
Garages

15 Things Never to Keep in Your Garage

The garage is a convenient place to keep a lot of your clutter, but some household items are best stowed somewhere else.

Plant These 12 Hydrangeas for a Showstopping Garden
Gardening

Plant These 12 Hydrangeas for a Showstopping Garden

With their large flower heads, variable habits, and beautiful, (changeable) color, hydrangeas are a boon to almost any garden. Here are 12 of our favorite species and varieties.

15 Fascinating Flowers That Bloom Only at Night
Gardening

15 Fascinating Flowers That Bloom Only at Night

You'll want to stay up late to glimpse these fragrant beauties.

A worker trims a tree.
Landscaping

How Much Does Tree Trimming Cost? These Are the Main Factors

It typically costs between $200 and $760 to trim a tree, with the national average at $460. But the exact cost depends on the size and type of the tree, the time of year, and even the home's geographic location. Learn more about what goes into tree trimming costs.

What our Readers Bought in March
Lawn & Garden

The 25 Items Our Readers Bought in March

From home mold kits and radon testing kits to materials for DIY projects and more, here’s what BobVila.com readers bought in March.

Person jars colorful vegetables.
Lawn Care & Gardening

The 10 Best Vegetables to Grow for Water Bath Canning

Preserve your own homemade salsas, sauces, pickles, and more with water bath canning and these easy-to-grow vegetables.

Colorful root vegetables.
Lawn Care & Gardening

The 10 Best Vegetables to Grow for Winter Storage

Enjoy fresh, homegrown produce in any season by storing these hardy crops in your homemade root cellar. No refrigeration needed!