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Kitchen demolition after a burst pipe.
Repair & Maintenance

11 Ticking Time Bombs in Your House—and What to Do About Them

If you ignore necessary but manageable maintenance issues today, you might end up with bigger—and more expensive—problems on your hands down the road.

Green shiplap walls with natural bench and colorful green and pink tile on the floor.
Flooring

The 10 Best Painted Tile Floor DIYs We’ve Ever Seen

If your tile floors are dated but structurally sound, there's an alternative to replacing them outright: Paint them! It doesn’t cost much to prep, paint, and stencil them to match your style, and your guests will be none the wiser.

A group of the best indoor gardens together on a tiered table before testing.
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Indoor Gardens for Flowers and Herbs, Tested

Ready to perk up your home or office with herbs, fresh flowers, or even vegetables? We tested today’s most popular indoor gardens—find out how they fared in our hands-on trials.

Woman Outside caulking
Repair & Maintenance

15 Problems Around the House That You Can Solve With Caulk

Flexible and versatile, this inexpensive material can prevent more expensive home issues down the road.

A close-up of the Jolie shower head installed in a tiled shower
Reviews

Is the Jolie Shower Head Worth the Investment? Check Out Our Review!

The Jolie shower head claims to improve your overall beauty and personal care routine, but does it live up to its claims? We tested it to find out!

A couple crouched on their kitchen floor with a flashlight while spraying the best roach killer option under their appliances and cabinets.
Reviews

The 10 Best Roach Killers and Baits to Safely Handle a Pest Problem

Get rid of a roach infestation quickly and safely with these proven products.

The Best Tool Deals to Shop in January
Reviews

The Absolute Best Tool Deals to Shop This January

Enjoy impressive savings on DeWalt, Milwaukee, Craftsman, and more.

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Skills & Techniques

You’re Probably Burning Candles Wrong—Here’s How to Do it Safely

From lighting a candle with a match to putting it out with your breath, learn what to avoid and what to do instead.

Several small houseplants sitting in a south-facing window inside a home.
House Plants

These Are the Best Houseplants for Your South-Facing Windows

Are you blessed with lots of large, south-facing windows? These sun-loving houseplants will thank you for a front-row seat.

Woman in a jacket outdoors holds secateurs for cleaning and sharpening.
DIY

Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for February

February's here, which means at least six more weeks of winter. Now's the time to take care of some end-of-the-season indoor projects, and start looking forward to the joys spring brings.

How to Remove Wrinkles Without an Iron - Wrinkle-Free Clothes
Laundry

How Remove Wrinkles from Clothing—Without Using an Iron

Use this unexpectedly cool appliance hack on your wardrobe for wrinkle-free garments, all without having to haul out an ironing board.

Close up of blue striped shower curtain.
Tubs & Showers

The Right Way to Clean a Shower Curtain, According to Pros From Molly Maid and DeluxeMaid

Don't toss out moldy fabric or plastic shower curtains—wash them and put them back into service! Learn the easy steps to washing shower curtains and liners clean by hand, or in the washing machine.

How to Plant Garlic
Gardening

How and When to Plant Garlic for Best Results

Read on for details on how to grow this wonderfully scented, deliciously easy-to-grow kitchen staple in your home garden.

The Best Dishwashers Option
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Dishwashers

Today's dishwashers can handle the toughest grease and grime while using less water and energy than ever before.

man measuring table with roulette, assembling desk in kitchen interior with various tools.
Easy DIY Projects

The 25 Smartest and Smallest DIYs You Can Do for Your Home

Improve your home one tiny upgrade at a time with these fast and simple projects that don’t require the expertise or expense of a professional. 

Tan brick ranch style home with white pergola structure in back yard with patio furniture.
Outdoor Living

What Is a Pergola? The Pros and Cons of the Popular Outdoor Feature

This open-air outdoor structure invites good times and provides a beautiful focal point to any home landscape.

A person wearing chainsaw chaps and sawing a tree
Tools & Materials

The Best Chainsaw Chaps to Wear While Operating Power Tools

The best chainsaw chaps keep the lower limbs protected (and intact).

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Egress Window Cost - Cost Range + Average - January 2024
Windows

How Much Does an Egress Window Cost to Install?

Egress windows not only bring light to dark basement spaces, but they’re also a vital safety feature. Egress window costs range from $2,621 to $5,662, with the national average at $4,129.

What Animal is Digging Holes in My Yard
Lawn & Garden

What Animal Is Digging Holes in My Yard? 9 Types of Bothersome Burrowers

Trying to figure out what animal is digging holes in the yard? Check out this guide to determine which critters might be to blame.

How Much Does It Cost to Assemble Furniture
Interior

Here’s How Much Furniture Assembly Services Typically Cost

Chairs may be easy to assemble, but many homeowners prefer to leave larger furniture assembly to the pros. The cost to assemble furniture ranges from $90 to $150, with a typical average of $110.