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When choosing real versus fake plants for home décor, you may be surprised to learn what really provides the health boost.

A summertime staple of years past, the neighborhood block party deserves a comeback. Find out how to hold a festive, safe celebration that will have neighbors raving for months to come.

Gardening is a rewarding pursuit, but one that makes physical demands of the gardener. Making subtle changes to plots and practices, however, can helps those with limited mobility enjoy homegrown veggies, savor the scent of fragrant flowers, and bond with Mother Nature. 

A concrete patio provides the perfect foundation for beautiful ceramic tile. Here’s how I transformed my outdoor space this summer. 

Learn what home upgrades qualify for tax credits and rebates, how much you can expect to recover, and what steps to take to claim credits and rebates this year.

Does your kitchen feel more like an appliance store than a working space for a home chef? Try these tricks to eliminate the visual clutter of your appliances.

Consider how fires from climate change could impact your ability to get coverage for a new home before signing on the dotted line.

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.