Read the latest articles from Bob Vila (Page 178)

The Best Pool Accessories Options
Reviews

The Best Pool Accessories

Enjoy your best summer yet with these fun and practical accessories.

tall picket fence surrounded by blooming shrubs
Exterior

13 Charming Ways to Incorporate Picket Fencing on Your Property

Add character to your home and show off your style with these unique picket fence ideas.

Hello, Homeowners: The 8 Most Useful Apps for Your Phone
Real Estate

Hello, Homeowners: The 8 Most Useful Apps for Your Phone

Browse the app store and you'll find dozens of useful apps for homeowners—but most of us don't have the phone storage for them all. So which ones are worth the download? Keep reading to learn our eight favorite phone apps for the home.

7 Things Every Great Garage Needs
Exterior

7 Things Every Great Garage Needs

Garages: indispensable for keeping your car out of the elements, doing messy projects without cleaning up after them, and for storing items out of sight and mind. But if you’re dissatisfied with the dark, oil-stained outbuilding on your property, read on for simple additions that can help you get the most out of this utilitarian outpost.

11 Clever Other Uses for Plastic Wrap
DIY

11 Clever Other Uses for Plastic Wrap

Certain household items are so commonplace that we scarcely notice them anymore. But it may be time to take another look at some everyday household staples—like plastic wrap. That kitchen mainstay can be pressed into service in many different ways, doing double-duty in everything from paint preservation to wine rescue. Here are just a few innovative uses.

13 Hallway Lighting Ideas That Work Even in Windowless Spaces
Interior

13 Hallway Lighting Ideas That Work Even in Windowless Spaces

Whether you want glamour for a large hallway or function for a narrow one, there’s something for all different styles and needs in this roundup.

8 Botanical-Themed Reddit Threads All Plant Parents Should Know About
Lawn & Garden

8 Botanical-Themed Reddit Threads All Plant Parents Should Know About

These online communities dedicated to plants will have any garden enthusiast digging for more.

The Most Expensive Houseplants People Actually Buy
Lawn & Garden

The Most Expensive Houseplants People Actually Buy

Are collectors who pay thousands of dollars for a single houseplant innovative investors or just potty in more ways than one?

Ginger Maine Coon cat and lint roller with his fur lying on couch indoors.
Interior

How to Remove Pet Hair From Clothes, Couches, Carpets and More

Is Fido and Fluffy's fur all over your home? Get the tips and tools you need to conquer pet hair on your linens, floors, window treatments—everywhere!

Man bailing water out of a flooded area
Interior

My Basement Flooded…What I Wish We’d Have Known to Better Prepare, and What We Learned

A flash flood is something no one expects, but when torrential rains dumped nearly a foot of water in our large window well within a 30-minute period, we had to act fast to prevent major damage in our basement.

Man sleeping near plant
Lawn & Garden

The 18 Best Plants for Your Bedroom

The mere presence of certain plants in your sleeping area can actually help you sleep better by purifying the air around you. These fronds and flowers are some of the best bets for lulling you off to dreamland.

The DynaTrap insect trap hanging from a shepherd's hook off the side of a house
Reviews

Bug Battle? My Experience Testing the DynaTrap Insect Trap

I tried out the DynaTrap ¾-acre insect trap in my own yard. Find out what I liked and didn’t like about it, plus some important field-tested insect insights.

Woman kneeling down to remove a weed from the strawberry patch. This Canon EOS-1D Mk IV image offers a very generous XL size. There are companion images:Explore this lightbox for more images around the Garden:
Lawn & Garden

The Pros and Cons of Homemade Weed Killers

Looking for a way to get rid of weeds naturally? Be sure to consider the benefits and drawbacks of each homemade option before trying them in your garden.

gardener's hands holding clippers to prune a round bush in backyard with low picket fence in background
Lawn & Garden

7 Plants That Don’t Require Pruning

You have enough to do. Choose plants that are easy to care for to enjoy low-maintenance and worry-free landscaping.

Various potted flowers on deck
Lawn & Garden

This One Mistake Can Destroy Your Container Gardening Plans

Give your container plants a home they love with the right substrate.

close up of a yellow jacket climbing an overripe plum with dried grass in the background
Lawn & Garden

This Spicy Condiment Can Keep Yellow Jacket Wasps Away

You might like the kick Tabasco sauce adds to foods, but it turns out yellow jacket wasps are not fans.

green lawnmower angled on green grass
Lawn & Garden

11 Things You Should Look Out for When Mowing the Lawn

Steer clear of lawn landmines: avoid these common obstacles for a smooth and safe mowing experience.

The Greenworks Pro 60V 21-Inch Battery Lawn Mower sitting on a bright green lawn
Reviews

Power Up Your Mowing Game: Greenworks Redefines the Battery Lawn Mower

I tested the Greenworks Pro 60V cordless lawn mower—and I'm impressed! Here's what happened.

close up on cluster of yellow dandelions
Lawn & Garden

Are Those Weeds Trying to Tell You Something About Your Soil?

Weeds may be invasive and a threat to your other plants, but they can actually clue you in about the soil conditions in your garden or yard.

A senior retired black couple enjoying time together in the garden.
Lawn & Garden

10 of the Weirdest Gardening Myths—and if They’re True or False

Sort fact from fiction: unearthing the truth behind some of the most peculiar gardening myths.