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Man Using One Of The Best ATV Snow Plow Blades to Clear A Path Through A Snowy Landscape.
Reviews

Reviewing the 7 Best ATV Snow Plow Blades

Turn that summer recreation vehicle into a powerful force against winter weather with one of these top snow plow blades.

The Hayata 6.6-Foot 7 Count Color Christmas Bubble Lights with a flocked Christmas tree in the background.
Reviews

The 11 Best Indoor Christmas Lights

Put a little extra twinkle and fa-la-la-la-la in your holiday celebrations with indoor Christmas lights.

Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro standing upright on freshly cleaned beige family room carpet.Review
Reviews

It’s Not Just for Pet Stains: A Bissell ProHeat 2X Revolution Pet Pro Review

While it's known for removing pet stains, this carpet cleaner does a whole lot more. From basic dirt marks to set-in wine spots, this machine lifts stains and rejuvenates tired-looking carpets.

What Our Readers Bought in October
Reviews

The 25 Items Our Readers Bought in October

From radon detectors to garden hoses: here are Bob Vila reader’s must-have home improvement buys.

The best water heater option mounted on a basement wall near boxes of stored items and a ladder.
Reviews

The 9 Best Water Heaters for Efficiency and Performance

Find out which features you'll want to look for in a new water heater and don’t miss our list of some of the best units you can buy.

A person using shoe goo repair and protective coating to reattach a sole to a shoe.
Reviews

The Best Shoe Glues, Vetted

Save yourself the price of a new pair of shoes with a quick repair using shoe glue.

LeafFilter vs. LeafGuard Cost
Exterior

LeafFilter vs. LeafGuard Cost: Which Gutter Guard Company Best Fits Your Budget?

When it comes to preventing clogs from blocking a gutter, LeafGuard and LeafFilter will both do the job. But which one is more affordable?

A person using the best vacuum for hardwood floors to clean the transition between a hardwood floor and an area rug.
Reviews

The Best Vacuums for Hardwood Floors

Choosing a vacuum for your hardwood floor can be a big investment of time and money. This guide will help you find the best vacuum for your household’s needs.

Visual 1 - HomeAdvisor - Radiant Floor Heating Cost - Cost Range + Average - October 2023
Interior

Radiant Floor Heating Cost: What to Expect, and How Much You’ll Pay

Radiant heat flooring is a great way to keep warm in the winter. Radiant floor heating cost can vary depending on the system but averages $3,831 nationally, typically ranging from $1,700 to $6,170.

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Design

String Lights Aren’t Just for Christmas: 13 Ideas to Decorate With Them Year-Round

You don’t need a holiday to decorate with string lights. Here are some ideas to light up your space throughout the year.

Woman in blue blouse and white apron wipes down metal countertop.
DIY

How to Clean Metal the Right Way

Master metal maintenance with these expert-backed strategies for restoring shine and ensuring longevity for every metal in your home.

Best Gifts to Send in the Mail Options
Reviews

15 Best Gifts To Send in the Mail

Discover compact and lightweight gifts that deliver joy without the hefty shipping costs.

Woman standing in open door.
Interior

The Pros and Cons of Smart Window Coverings

Decide if you want to upgrade your home with smart blinds or shades by exploring their potential benefits and drawbacks.

An organized home workshop in need of a DIY workbench.
DIY

16 Workbench Plans Perfect for Big or Small Home Shops

Create your ideal workshop at home with one of these DIY workbench plans.

Finished workbench project in a clean home workshop with a graphic overlay that says downloadable project plans.
DIY

How to Build a Workbench That Fits Just About Anywhere

This versatile workbench can transform any small space into a hardworking home shop.

Scandinavian Domestic Kitchen and Dining Room
Interior

27 Small Kitchen Ideas to Inspire Your Next Reno

Tired of your cramped kitchen? With a few personalized touches, tried-and-true space-saving methods, and some minor upgrades, your small kitchen may not seem so restricted after all.

A senior black man in his tool shed
DIY

15 Ways to Get on Board With Pegboard

Once utilitarian storage relegated to the garage workbench, pegboard has become a go-to solution for all types of projects, from organization to decor.

Bob Vila dressed in a polo and with his trademark beard leans against a home in construction.
DIY

8 of Our Favorite Bob Vila Quotes of All Time

Watch any interview with the grandaddy of home improvement, and you’ll see a guy that shares openly about what’s important.

A home inspector with a clipboard in a hard hat looks at the side of a house.
Real Estate

7 Things Home Inspectors Miss and What to Do About It

You don’t want to skip out on a home inspection, but don’t assume that your inspector is going to catch every potential problem.

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Design

The Results Are In: When Do You Put Up and Take Down Your Christmas Decorations?

Are you eager to get Christmas decor up as soon as Halloween is over, or do you wait until the last minute? Find out when your fellow Bob Vila readers get into (and out of) the holiday spirit.