Read the latest articles from Bob Vila (Page 141)

Nine all-purpose cleaners on a countertop in front of white subway tile
Reviews

The Best All-Purpose Cleaners to Make Your Entire Home Sparkle, Tested

The best all-purpose cleaners tackle germs, grease, and grime on a variety of surfaces. Here are the best ones on the market.

A pink peony in a home garden with a graphic overlay that says plant care 101.
Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Peonies to Achieve the Ultimate Cottage Garden at Home

Although peonies can be slow to produce, the size and sumptuousness of those old-fashioned flowers makes them worth waiting for.

A person replacing a flush valve on a leaking or running toilet.
Interior

How to Replace a Toilet Flush Valve Step by Step

Save yourself some money by learning how to DIY this important home repair.

Succulents in glass terrarium.
Lawn & Garden

How to Make a Terrarium in 5 Simple Steps

Living in a glass house might not be much fun for people, but some plants flourish under the always-on-view conditions of glass terrariums.

A DIYer using a glue gun on a piece of plywood with a graphic overlay that says Tool Tutorial.
DIY

How to Use a Glue Gun for Crafting and Home DIY

Glue guns are convenient tools for crafters and DIYers, but can burn you if you don't use them correctly. Learn how to use a hot glue gun safely, and get to crafting and fixing.

The Best Bed Bug Spray Option
Reviews

The Best Bed Bug Sprays for DIY Pest Control

Don’t let your carpets, curtains, furniture, and bedding become the permanent home of a bed bug infestation. Grab the best bed bug spray and eradicate these parasites.

Many whiteflies on the undersides of a plant's leaves.
Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Whiteflies on Plants

These tiny winged insects can devastate vegetable gardens and ornamental plants. Follow this multipronged approach to eradicate whiteflies without using chemicals.

A grandfather, father, and son moving into a new home.
Real Estate

5 Home Ownership Expenses That Are Tax Deductible—and 5 That Aren’t

Find out how last year’s home purchase or refinance can (and can’t) help lower your tax burden.

What Is ADT
Reviews

ADT Slashed 50% Off Its Security Systems—See How to Save Up to $550

This one-of-a-kind deal runs out this week.

How to Get Rid of Squash Bugs
DIY

How to Get Rid of Squash Bugs—and Keep Them out of Your Garden for Good

Protect your cucumbers, pumpkins, squash, and other gourds from squash bugs by following these simple tips for removal and prevention.

Hands holding clear plastic bag.
DIY

20 Seriously Surprising Uses for Ziploc Bags

Zipper-close plastic baggies aren't just for leftovers and school snacks. Learn how handy they are for organizing, gardening, DIY, and even pest control.

The Best Presidents' Day Sales of 2024
Reviews

The Best Presidents’ Day Sales You Can Shop

Enjoy impressive discounts on tools, bedding, appliances, and more.

A person using a thermal imaging camera to check for heat loss around the window of a residential home.
Real Estate

The Best Way to Maximize Your Tax Refund? By Investing in These Home Improvement Projects

HVAC upgrades, insulation, and renewable energy can save you hundreds and even thousands through tax credits.

The Best Heat Press Machines Options
Reviews

The Best Heat Press Machines for DIY Projects

Customize accessories at home with a handy heat-press machine.

A selection of the best outdoor thermometers
Reviews

The Best Outdoor Thermometers Tested and Reviewed

Outdoor thermometers offer accurate readings, with many models measuring far more than the temperature. Find out about the features offered by the best outdoor thermometers to help you track the environmental conditions in and around your home.

Sewage Backup Cleanup Cost
Interior

How Much Does Sewage Backup Cleanup Cost?

Sewage backup and flooding is an unpleasant and unsanitary situation that is best handled by professionals. The average sewage backup cleanup cost ranges from $2,000 to $10,000.

A person spraying Wet & Forget Miss Muffet's Revenge spider repellent onto a roof overhang.
Reviews

The Best Spider Repellents to Keep Creepy Critters at Bay

Looking for a humane way to keep spiders out of the house without killing them? It’s easier than you might think.

Sunny backyard with fence and fruit trees growing.
Lawn & Garden

14 Fast-Growing Fruit Trees to Jump-Start Your Edible Landscape

In a hurry to pick fruit from your very own tree? Plant any of these rapidly growing or dwarf fruit trees and you’ll soon be noshing on healthy, vitamin-packed, fiber-filled produce.

a stack of unused white coffee filters on a light green table.
DIY

20 Uses for Coffee Filters You Have to See to Believe

Coffee filters are surprisingly useful when cleaning, organizing, and even gardening. Learn a few good reasons to keep a stash of these inexpensive household helpers on hand.

Large stack of firewood with plastic wrap on top.
Interior

This Cheap Storage Hack Keeps My Firewood Dry All Winter Long

A simple $18 purchase beats any other storage solution we have tried.