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Lawn & Garden

The 25 Best Types of Peppers for Novice Gardeners to Grow

Add a little—or a lot—of spice to your menu with peppers grown in your own garden. Choose from some of the most popular, most familiar, hottest, and mildest, or experiment with a new variety.

DIY

14 Picnic Table Plans for Building the Perfect Backyard Dining Area

With a few tools and modest DIY skills, build your own beautiful and functional picnic table for the backyard.

Interior

Solved! Can You Hang Wallpaper on Textured Walls?

Looking to update your space with new wallpaper, but your walls aren't smooth? Read on to learn all you need to know about hanging wallpaper on textured walls. 

Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Agave

These drought-tolerant plants are attractive even without their flowers, which might not appear for years or decades.

Home Services

The Best Virtual Staging Companies

Selling an empty home can be tough if home buyers can’t visualize the space’s full potential. With software from some of the best virtual staging companies, home sellers and real estate agents can boost a home’s curb appeal.

Reviews

The Best Hardwood Floor Refinishing Companies and Contractors

For those considering giving that old floor a new life, it’s time to check out some of the best hardwood floor refinishing companies.

Furniture & Design

How Much Does It Cost to Reupholster a Couch?

Reupholstering a sofa can instantly make it feel brand-new again. The cost to reupholster a couch ranges from $600 to $4,000, or $1,750 on average.

Interior

Solved! Who Do You Hire to Fix Squeaky Floors?

Floors that creak, squeak, and groan are a major nuisance. It’s time to find out who to hire to fix squeaky floors and how to keep them silent.

Lawn & Garden

What Is Bone Meal and How Can I Use It in My Garden?

Because bone meal remains a bone of contention among gardeners, you might want to bone up on bone meal’s uses and misuses!

Lawn & Garden

This Shamrock Plant Care Routine Will Reward You With Summer Blooms Indoors

Try your luck with the shamrock plant whose colorful three- or four-leaf “clovers” may bring you good fortune—or at least good foliage!

Exterior

How Much Does It Cost to Insulate a Garage?

Insulating a garage can boost a home’s comfort level, usable space, and value. The average cost to insulate garage space is $4,500, falling within a typical range of $2,000 to $6,000.

Exterior

How Much Does Shed Removal Cost?

If an old shed is severely damaged, too small to accommodate storage needs, or is underutilized, it may need to be removed. Shed removal cost ranges from $50 to $100 per hour, on average.

Repurposing

Remodeling Your Home? Consider These 10 Ways to Incorporate Recycled Materials

From cork floors and recycled glass countertops to insulation made from denim, there are plenty of options to stay trendy while minimizing your home’s environmental footprint.

Painting & Finishing

Pro Painting Tip: This $10 Tool Will Save You Hours—Seriously!

Save money and time with a simple tool you may already have in your DIY arsenal.

Lawn & Garden

10 Ways to Keep Thieves From Stealing Your Holiday Yard Decorations

Are you tired of all that hard work going up in smoke when some grinch comes along and steals your inflatable candy canes? This guide will help.

Interior

How Much Does a Home Sauna Cost to Install?

Home saunas provide a relaxing environment to relieve stress and soothe sore muscles. Home sauna cost ranges from $3,000 to $6,000, with the national average at $4,500.

Holiday Decorations

21 Sugarcoated Real Estate Listings for Real-Life Gingerbread House Builds

Fresh takes on the original cookie-cutter house, brought to you by the Bob Vila team.

Gifts

The 34 Best Subscription Gifts for Everyone on Your List

From boxes of candles to socks and puzzles, these monthly subscription gifts provide something for just about everyone.

Reviews

The Best Home Essentials Products Tested in 2022

Assembling, installing, cooking, and washing—we tested hundreds of home essentials to compile a list of all the best options.

Interior

Don’t Do This Chore on New Year’s Day If You’re Superstitious

Superstitious folks, take note: There’s one household chore that is almost universally avoided on New Year’s Day because of the bad luck it supposedly brings.