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The Best Soil for Orchids Option
Reviews

The Best Soil for Orchids

Orchids have a reputation as being hard to grow, but with the right soil mix, today’s hybrid varieties can not only grow, but thrive.

Glass Tile Pros and Cons
Interior

All You Need to Know About Glass Tile

Glass tile adds an artistic quality to kitchens and bathrooms, resulting in a unique and memorable look. However, there are several important factors to bear in mind when considering this popular material. Continue ahead to learn the pros and cons.

how to clean a shower
Interior

How to Clean a Shower the Right Way

After a shower you come out nice and clean, but you may not be able to say the same about the shower itself. Follow our tips and rid your shower of soap scum, mold, and mildew, and get it glistening clean once again.

what is a water closet
Interior

Solved! What Is a Water Closet?

Over the years, the term “water closet” has had many definitions, but we’ll break down what it means today.

Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Ideas
Lawn & Garden

Drought-Tolerant Landscaping: Top Tips for a Hardy, Low-Maintenance Yard

Use these tips and ideas as you confront regional challenges and your property's topography to achieve a landscape with low-water needs and next to no maintenance requirements.

The Best Storage Solutions for All Your Holiday Gear
Interior

The Best Storage Solutions for All Your Holiday Gear

When it's time to take down the tinsel, lights, ornaments, and garlands, these DIY storage ideas will keep the holidays from taking over your home for the rest of the year.

carpenter's dream workshop
DIY

A Carpenter’s Dream Workshop: 10 Things You Need If You Have the Funds—and the Space

If you’re planning to set up the ideal carpentry workshop, these are things worth splurging on.

walk in pantry ideas
Interior

20 Walk-In Pantry Ideas You’ll Want to Copy in Your Own Kitchen

Save valuable space in your kitchen by making the most of your pantry. Our walk-in pantry ideas can turn this space into a well-organized, beautiful, and practical room in your home.

how to build a closet
Interior

How to Build a Closet From Scratch

Create the ideal custom storage solution for any room without spending a fortune.

Goodbye 2021
Design

13 Trends We’re Happy To Leave Behind in 2021

It’s time to move on from the old and usher in the new. Few trends stand the test of time and we’re ready to leave these fads in the dust.

bob vila editors reveal favorite home purchases
Reviews

Bob Vila Editors Reveal Our Favorite Home Purchases of 2021

We review (and shop) for tons of products every year, but these decorative items, kitchen gadgets, and outdoor gear were game changers for us.

How to Install Drywall
Interior

Top Tips for Installing Drywall

Follow these tips to avoid cracks, unevenness, and other undesirable outcomes, so you can install drywall like pro!

Remodeling Trends for 2022: 10 Projects That Everyone in Your Neighborhood Will Be Doing
Design

Remodeling Trends for 2022: 10 Updates That Everyone in Your Neighborhood Will Be Making Next Year

Here’s what we predict will matter most to homeowners about updating their homes—or when searching for new homes–in 2022.

Here's The Best Time to Buy Appliances, Large and Small
Interior

Solved! The Best Time to Buy New Appliances at a Discount

Save money on popular appliances by purchasing big-ticket items at the right time for bargains.

How to Use Shop Vac for Water
Interior

How to Use a Shop Vac for Floods, Spills, and Other Liquid Messes

Wet messes can be intimidating, but don’t melt under pressure. This guide on how to use a shop vac for water will get you back to bone-dry in no time.

Best Soil for Herbs Options
Reviews

The Best Soil for Herbs

Fresh herbs have many benefits, from enhancing recipes to discouraging garden pests, but they need the right growing medium to thrive.

25 Ways to Enjoy Your Garden This Winter
Lawn & Garden

25 Ways to Enjoy Your Garden This Winter

The cold weather may curb your enthusiasm for the outdoors, but there is still plenty of pleasure to be taken from tending the landscape, even after your favorite plants have gone dormant. These are our favorite ways to enjoy your garden in the winter.

12 Ways to Clean Your Home While You Sleep
Interior

12 Ways to Clean Your Home While You Sleep

When you’re trying to squeeze as many tasks as you can into a 24-hour period, cleaning can take a backseat. Get the most out of your time by trying these cleaning jobs that can easily be accomplished while you’re sleeping.

Eco-Friendly Design
Design

These 10 Eco-Friendly Design Trends Will Be Everywhere in 2022

From updating your home design to suit your needs to being more conscious about how you decorate, eco-friendly design options will drive trends in 2022.

10 Indoor Fruit Trees You Can Grow at Home Year-Round
Lawn & Garden

10 Indoor Fruit Trees You Can Grow at Home Year-Round

Would you prefer your houseplants do something besides sit there and look pretty? With the right types of indoor fruit trees, the greenery in your home can produce delicious produce instead.