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The Best Online Lighting Stores, Vetted
The best online lighting stores deliver stunning lighting fixtures right to your front door.
It’s Time to Oust These 17 Stressors Lurking in Your Home
Banish stress and restore a sense of calm in your home by making these simple changes to your living space.
12 Things That Belong In a Beginner Sewing Kit
Make sure you’re prepared with all the tools and supplies you’ll need to complete various sewing projects.
Buying a House With a Friend? Don’t Do It—But if You Do…
Housing can be quite expensive, and buying a home with a friend might sound like a great idea. But is it? Here’s what you need to know.
What Is Leaf Mold and How to Use It in Your Home Landscape
If your yard is covered up with fallen leaves, here’s an easy way to turn them into a rich soil amendment.
How to Grow Your Own Food
Learn something new in the New Year: Bob Vila explains how to create a sustainable food supply at home.
Patchwork Renovating: How to Match Discontinued Tiles, Flooring, and Other Building Materials
Styles and designs come and go. If the building materials you’re looking for are discontinued, here’s how to make the best of the situation.
Very Peri: How to Incorporate Pantone’s 2022 Color of the Year Into Your Home’s Decor
Pantone’s color of the year for 2022 is bold and brilliant—the perfect hue for adding a bright pop of color to any room.
10 Cleaning Chores You Should Be Doing Every Month
Feeling overwhelmed by housekeeping? The key to maintaining a neat and tidy house is to set—and keep to—a regular schedule. Taking care of these 10 chores every month will go a long way toward keeping your house under control!
14 Plant Shelf Ideas to Liven Up Any Blank Space in Your Home
These shelves for plants add greenery and design to your home and include both DIY and ready-made options.
Thinking About Installing Tongue and Groove Flooring? Here’s What You Need to Know
Find out why this smooth, uniform type of flooring has become more popular than its nailed-in predecessors, and discover our best tips for installing tongue and groove flooring yourself.
7 Things All Homeowners Should Know About Travertine Tile
Why is this variety of limestone so popular? Learn the basics about travertine, and how it stacks up to other natural stone surfaces in the kitchen, bath, and other areas of your home.
11 of Today’s Best Hot Tub Brands
Sit back and enjoy a little hydrotherapy by purchasing a hot tub from one of the most reputable brands on the market.
The Best Pocket Knife Brands for Everyday Carry
Pocket knives are invaluable for hundreds of different tasks, and different brands have their own specialties. We take a close look at which of these best pocket knife brands will suit your needs.
The 12 Best Flashlight Brands
Illuminate a dark house, campground, or parking garage with one of the best flashlight brands.
How to Dispose of Propane Tanks the Right Way
Disposing of an old propane tank takes a little more care than your average trash. Residual propane requires appropriate disposal to assure safety, but in some cases, disposal isn’t your only option.
How to Install a Ceiling Fan in 7 Simple Steps
Swapping out a light fixture for a ceiling fan can help keep your home’s temperature more comfortable, and enhance its decor.
Whose Responsibility Is It: Homeowner, Town, or Utility Company?
Are you on the hook financially for backed up sewer lines, downed trees, and clogged storm drains? Understand your rights and responsibilities as a homeowner.
Buyer’s Guide: Replacement Windows
Replacing old windows with new, energy-efficient models can really pay off in both aesthetic appeal and utility savings. Consult our guide to help you weigh your window options and figure out which styles and materials will work best for your home.