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How to Air Dry Clothes and Linens: Dos and Don’ts for Crisp, Clean Laundry
Ditching your clothes dryer and air drying garments and bedding can save you a bundle in energy costs—your fabrics will last longer, too!
The Best Pool Pumps, Vetted
Keep your pool water crystal clear with a quality pump that suits your pool size and helps you save energy.
The Best Toto Toilets You Can Get
Replace your old and noisy toilet with a luxurious Toto toilet.
Help! What Are These Tiny White Bugs in My House?
Tiny white bugs can become a big problem if left unidentified or untreated. These tips will help determine what you’re dealing with, how to get rid of them, and how to prevent them from returning.
8 Things You Can Do Now to Be Ready for Flash Flooding
Flash floods are serious threats to people and property. Follow these steps to ensure your family is prepared for the worst, and able to recover quickly when it’s over.
I Tried Brooklinen’s Best-Selling Sheets for 2 Weeks—Here’s My Honest Take
Brooklinen’s Luxe Sateen sheet set tops the brand’s charts, and I gave them a try to see if they’re worth all the fuss.
The Best Smokeless Indoor Grills, Tested
Take your passion for grilling indoors with one of these top smokeless grills.
9 Reasons Every Household Should Have a Portable Generator
Worried about extreme weather, or how you'll pump your well water if you lose power? A generator could save your household from destruction, or even save a life.
The Best Online Fabric Stores Today
From prints to solids and vintage to designer, the best online fabric stores make finding and buying fabric easier than ever.
The Best Online Gardening Classes
Students can get an expert dose of horticultural knowledge without leaving home by taking one of the best online gardening classes.
Taming a Garden Hose: My Experience With the Liberty Garden Hose Reel
Tired of wrestling with an unruly, twisted garden hose? I installed and tested the Liberty Garden 712 hose reel—find out what I liked and didn’t like.
How to Get Rid of Voles Humanely in 7 Steps
Learning how to get rid of voles can help you say “Vamoose!” to these underground varmints before they wreak havoc on your landscape.
26 Inspiring Ways to Repurpose a Spare Bedroom
A guest room that sits vacant most of the time is ripe for repurposing. Transform your underused square footage with these clever spare bedroom ideas.
Solved! Here’s How to Treat a Drought-Stressed Lawn
Hotter months often mean bad news for lush, green lawns. From watering to fertilizing and aerating, the following techniques can help prevent and revive a drought-stressed lawn.
Solved! Why Is My Grass Turning Yellow?
Many dream of a lush, green lawn year-round, but that’s not always the case. Homeowners asking “Why is my grass turning yellow?” may find the answer surprising.
Solved! What Does It Mean When You See Termite Droppings but No Termites?
Seeing termite droppings but no termites? Even if you don’t see the insects, spotting frass could indicate that you have a serious termite infestation on your hands.
Bob Vila’s Definitive Lawn Care Calendar
Your month-by-month lawn care guide to growing the healthiest and most beautiful lawn yet.
9 Ways to Improve Kitchen Functionality
Many homeowners today are passing over style and luxury during their kitchen renovations to focus on functionality. Here are 9 hot tips to maximize function during a kitchen remodel.
The Best Adirondack Chairs
In an Adirondack chair, loungers can kick back and relax lakeside or in a backyard. Check out this selection of the best Adirondack chairs, from wooden to plastic, and all the perks needed for optimum outdoor comfort.