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Interior

7 Types of Drywall Anchors Every Homeowner Should Know

Drywall anchors are used to hold everything from lightweight pictures to heavy cabinets, but which one is right for which job?

Smiling couple paints a wall green in their home.
DIY

Young Homeowners Are DIY-ing More, According to a New Survey

A new generation is busting myths about age and home improvement projects.

Deals of the Week June 2025
Reviews

Get Ready for July 4th With Our Favorite Deals This Week

Each week, we bring you the hottest deals in Bob Vila-favorite categories like power tools, hand tools, home essentials, and more.

A closeup image of a man painting baseboards with an angled brush.
DIY

How to Paint Baseboards

If you don’t have time to paint an entire room, a fresh coat of paint on your baseboards can be transformative.

Best peel and stick backsplashes hero
Reviews

Fast, Easy, and Surprisingly Stylish: These Peel-and-Stick Backsplashes Impressed Us

Transform your kitchen or bath with these peel-and-stick backsplashes that mimic tile—no grout, stress, or installer necessary.

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DIY

Tick Populations Are Booming Across the U.S. And Displaying ‘Alarming’ New Behavior

Protecting yourself is paramount.

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Lawn & Garden

25 Late Summer Flowers to Keep Color in Your Garden

Does your garden explode with color in early summer, and fade away fast? Consider planting these late summer flowers, which bring variety and a rainbow of hues to any garden bed.

Mechanic uses a torque wrench on a car wheel.
DIY

8 Types of Torque Wrenches for Your Tool Collection

Heavy-duty twisting often requires the help of a torque wrench. Fill your tool box with the torque wrenches you'll need for repairs and projects.

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Lawn & Garden

12 Plants That Repel Ants Naturally

Antsy about the insects on your property? Chemicals aren't the solution. Look to plants like thyme, mums, and marigolds instead.

CertainTeed New-Victorian House
Exterior

5 Exterior Updates You’ll Want to Steal From This Charming Neo-Victorian

Turn heads in your neighborhood with these winning features that echo history.

A thriving garden in June full of vegetables, fruits, flowers, and herbs.
Lawn & Garden

What to Plant in June: 19 Fruits, Flowers, and Veggies You Can Start Now

With warm soil and just-warming air temperatures, June is the perfect time to get these annuals, herbs, and vegetables into the ground.

Weeding tool 80% off deal at Lowe's
Reviews

Hurry, My New Favorite Weeding Tool is 80% Off at Lowe’s

This battery-powered weeding tool makes yard work easier—and it’s 80% off at Lowe’s right now.

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Exterior

What to Do When Your Patio Is Overrun by Moss

Tackle growth with these effective tricks, according to patio-cleaning experts.

Smiling man cleaning his swimming pool with a skimmer in the backyard
Exterior

Keep Your Pool Water Pristine By Avoiding These 5 Mistakes

Stay on top of cleaning the water filter and testing chemicals in the water, among other important tasks.

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Lawn & Garden

These Are the 9 Best Plants to Grow Alongside Strawberries This Summer

If you want your strawberries to be healthy and happy, keep a close eye on what other plants they are hanging out with!

A person by the edge of a pool emptying the mesh filter basket of the Pivot-Solar Breeze Ariel Smart Robot Pool Cleaner.
Reviews

This Is the Pool Tool I Never Knew I Needed

Keep your pool free of floating leaves and debris while avoiding manual labor with an automatic pool skimmer.

The Best Screwdriver Bit Sets
Reviews

This Simple Tool Can Transform Your Cordless Drill for Any Project

The best screwdriver bit set makes nearly any job for your cordless drill considerably easier and faster.

A young man pressure washes the patio in front of a nicely landscaped stucco house.
DIY

14 Things You Should Never Clean With a Pressure Washer

Many people think that all of a home's exterior elements—including siding, roofing, and electrical appliances—are fair game to pressure wash. Not so fast: Wash these big-ticket items some other way.

Lowe's 2025 Halloween Release
Reviews

Hurry, Lowe’s Just Launched It’s 2025 Halloween Lineup—These Items Will Sell Out

Lowe’s is kicking off Halloween early this year with a spooky new lineup that’s packed with decor that will sell out fast.

DeWalt Free Tool Deal at Ace Hardware
Reviews

For a Limited Time, Ace Hardware is Giving Away Free DeWalt Reciprocating Saws

Get a free power tool or battery (up to $169 value) with the purchase of a qualifying DeWalt 12V MAX kit.