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It's tempting to want to replicate the high-end renovations you see on TV, in magazines, and on social media in your own home. Beware—turning bland to glam comes with pitfalls.

Every year millions of visitors rely on Bob Vila for product information and advice. Here are the things that proved most popular in 2022.

Enhance the area around large trees with color, texture, and design elements—while keeping those big guys healthy and strong.

Whether you splash it across an entire wall or use it as a pop of color, the Pantone color of the year is a bold and brilliant addition to your home design and daily life.

Peel-and-stick wallpaper may be easy to apply, but these tips and tricks will make the process completely seamless.

Break down the true cost of cheap old houses by factoring in maintenance costs, energy costs, and insurance.

Find the historic home of your dreams by perusing these websites, apps, and social media accounts.

Older homes are chock-full of character and style and, depending on when they were built, may also come with a few surprises.

American Home Shield promises to help homeowners pay to repair or replace home systems and appliances that are no longer working. Our American Home Shield review looks closer at the company’s services to see exactly what customers can expect.

Dead trees and broken tree limbs pose a danger, but hiring someone who isn’t experienced could leave you with bigger problems.

Do you prefer unique or antique items to mass-market material goods? Online estate sales offer one-of-a-kind opportunities to score cool stuff on the cheap. Check out these savvy secrets for bargain shopping from the comfort of your couch.

Tool and equipment rental from the mega-retailer just got easier, but renting gear isn’t always the best answer. Here’s the lowdown on which tools it makes more sense to buy, and which ones you don’t want to store long term in your garage or workshop.

Before trying to fix crumbling mortar or fill holes in an exterior brick wall, it’s important to know about the types of mortar and how mortar is typically used.

Keep your lawn and garden hydrated by equipping the sprinkler system with a new sprinkler pump.

Has it been a while since you've shopped for a new bathroom ventilation fan? Get started with this handy cheat sheet of formulas that will help you select the right size fan for your bathroom, and then learn about a few cool features that are worth a look.

Banish caked-on food and grimy messes with these two methods for cleaning stove drip pans.

Growing an abundance of plants in a small space without soil sounds too good to be true. Learn about some of the benefits that have more and more gardeners trying hydroponics at home.

To keep the water flowing forcefully from your shower head, you should clean it from time to time. Follow these quick, easy instructions for getting your shower head back in tip-top shape.

Build scaffolding yourself makes it easier for you to work safely and comfortably on the upper portions of your home’s exterior. Read this guide to reach new heights outside your home.

Many people think that pressure washing everything outside the home—including siding, roofing, and electrical appliances—is fair game, but nothing could be farther from the truth. Wash these big-ticket items some other way!