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Are you wondering which houseplants are safe for your cats and which ones could be cat-astrophic? We can help with that.

Add a touch of Hawaii to your living space by growing tropical plants indoors so that you can keep gardening all winter long.

Have an ice maker that isn’t working? Discover potential reasons (and solutions) for a broken ice maker in this handy guide.

Opening a washer to find standing water can put a damper on anyone’s day. Find out what could be the cause of a washer not draining, and whether the solution is a minor fix or a major repair.

These small lavatories are short on space, but they make the most of their size with clever architectural details, surprising storage nooks, and brilliant color schemes.

The right stand keeps a Christmas tree of any size and type safe and upright throughout the holiday season. Here are our top picks.

Have your online orders left you with more cardboard boxes than you know what to do with? Once their contents have been gifted, don't recycle the boxes—put them to good use instead.

Shivering in your lower-level rec room or home office? Warm up with these clever solutions.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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?

Dress up your Christmas tree with the best festive ornaments.

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.

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

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.