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Empty Garage Interior With Working Equipments, Tools And Close-up View Of Electric Generator
Garages

22 Genius Ways to Convert a Garage Into Living Space

The solution for more space may already be attached to your house: A garage makeover that transforms storage space into living space is often less expensive than building a new addition.

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Gardening

This Is the Best Time to Start Seeds Indoors for a Thriving Spring Garden

Eager to get a head start on gardening by planting seeds indoors? Learn which seeds are best for early sowing—and when to do it.

Woman pruning rose bush.
Gardening

How to Prune Roses of All Types

Are you unsure about when and how to prune your roses? Follow these suggestions to make your pruning a cut above!

How to Get Rid of Mealybugs
Pest Control

How to Get Rid of Mealybugs on Indoor and Outdoor Plants

These hard-to-spot pests harm plants and attract other pesky insects to your garden. Follow this multi-pronged approach to ridding your plants of these little white bugs.

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Everyday Essentials

I Tested 6 Window Films—This $8 One Beat Them All

Privacy and good looks from a window film can be a tall order, but I think the Coavas window privacy film delivers on both. Find out why in this review.

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Reviews

The 37 Best Gifts Under $50, Handpicked by the Bob Vila Team for the Holidays

Checking everyone off your holiday list has never been easier! Shop from our roundup of the best-of-the-best home and garden products, curated by Bob Vila’s editors and product reviewers.

A person holding the included universal coupling attached to the Hromee ¼-Inch 25-Foot Polyurethane Recoil Air Hose.
Power Tools

The Best Air Compressor Hoses for All Your Building and Repair Needs

Get the most out of your air compressor by using the right air compressor hose for the job.

Antique furniture, antique brass and copper candle holders. Spruce sprigs in antique vase.
Holidays & Celebrations

The Ultimate Christmas Checklist: 30 Tasks to Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays

Make sure your home looks its best—and is ready for guests—this holiday season by attending to these oft-forgotten cleaning, organizing, and hosting duties.

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Reviews

Testing the HeyAbby Grow Box: Is It Worth It for 1 Plant?

This hydroponic grow box can grow 1 large plant and comes with humidity control, a fan, and app access—but is it worth the cost?

The Best Christmas Ornaments Option
Holiday Decorations

The 28 Best Christmas Ornaments

Dress up your Christmas tree with the best festive ornaments.

Dyson V11 Animal cordleess stick vacuum cleaning teal area rug
Reviews

Taming Pet Hair with the Dyson V11 Animal: A Tested Review

While pet owners cherish their furry companions, getting rid of the pesky fur that clings to carpets and upholstery is challenging. Find out what happened when I tested a top-rated cordless vacuum in a pet-friendly household.

A can of Scotchgard fabric protector sitting on a couch between two throw pillows.
Reviews

The Truth About Scotchgard Fabric Protector: A Hands-On Review

Does this fabric protector safeguard upholstery, draperies, and canvas? Find out how Scotchgard fared in hands-on testing.

The Tenergy TN141 Smart 2-Bay 9V NiMH Battery Charger plugged in and charging a 9V battery.
Reviews

The Best Rechargeable Battery Chargers for Your Various Needs

Rechargeable batteries are usually more economical than throwaway alternatives, and they’re certainly more eco-friendly. Here’s how to keep them in peak condition.

The KitchenAid full-size dish-drying rack on a kitchen counter drying a blue plate and grey bowl.
Reviews

KitchenAid Full-Size Dish Rack Review: Sturdy, Spacious, and Durable

This drying rack makes efficient use of space and is built with durable materials to hold dish loads of all sizes.

Samsung Jet 75 Pet cordless stick vacuum on hardwood floor next to its box
Reviews

This is One of the Best Vacuums I’ve Ever Tested, and I’ve Tested Over 20

Grab this lightweight vacuum to clean everyday dirt and big messes. With 4 suction levels and up to an hour of battery life, it makes short work of keeping floors clean.

Yellow and black ThermoWorks IR Gun on its side on stainless steel countertop
Reviews

Point, Shoot, and Take Temps in Seconds With the ThermoWorks IR Gun S

Sear meats to perfection with this infrared gun from ThermoWorks that replaces the sizzle test, taking your cooking to the next level.

Gray GE dehumidifer on concrete floor in basement with orange extension cord
Reviews

This GE 50-Pint Dehumidifier Dried My Basement and Empties Itself

My basement is dry, and I don’t have to empty a messy bucket.

The Best Things to Buy in December
Reviews

The 10 Best Things to Buy in December

Score deals on electronics, holiday decorations, kitchen and bakeware items, and more this December.

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Building & Installing

13 Adirondack Chair Plans You Can Download and DIY This Weekend

Build your own set of outdoor seats with these printable project plans.

Red Earthquake K33 wood chipper on grass in front of cut logs and sticks
Reviews

This Earthquake Wood Chipper Offers Unbeatable Power, Tested and Reviewed

The Earthquake K33 wood chipper shredder isn’t the cheapest tool in the shed, but my hands-on test showed it is worth every penny.