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

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

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Reviews

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

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.
Plumbing Supplies

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.
Tools & Materials

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

LeafFilter vs. LeafGuard Cost
Gutters

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.
Cleaning Supplies

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
Heating & Cooling

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

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.
Cleaning & Organizing

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
Gifts

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

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Home Technology

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.
Building & Installing

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.
Workshop

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

Scandinavian Domestic Kitchen and Dining Room
Kitchen Design

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.

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DIY

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

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.
Buying

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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Holidays & Celebrations

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.

Forest in Winter From Directly Below.
Lawn & Garden

There are some trees you’ll probably be glad aren’t growing in your yard.