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Stop marauding mice from spreading germs throughout your home with one of these top mouse traps.

Does water heater installation fall within the skill set of an experienced handyman? The answer depends on the handyman, the complexity of the project, and the needs of the home.

If your roof is weighed down by heavy icicles every winter, you could have an ice dam problem. Follow these techniques for removing ice dams before they damage your home—or hurt someone.

Try these tips to keep a rug from curling up and creating a trip hazard.

Long a symbol of victory, palms are easy-care plants that flourish in your indoor garden.

Learn what could be causing higher than expected gas bills and, more importantly, what you can do to help get the costs under control.

If you have a bit of brown thumb, try the cast iron plant, a leafy beauty that tolerates low light and intermittent watering.

Flex your creativity, redecorate on a budget, and reduce bulky waste—you can achieve all three by learning the art of furniture painting with Bob Vila.

Are gnats plaguing your houseplants and living areas? Try these DIY remedies for how to get rid of gnats fast—and naturally—to eradicate them for good.

Celebrated DIY style maker, home blogger, milk paint purveyor, author, and photographer Marian Parsons—aka Miss Mustard Seed—gives advice on antiquing and distressing furniture.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

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