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Three types of bird feeders on a pole outdoors
Lawn & Garden

12 Types of Bird Feeders Every Backyard Birder Should Know

To attract certain types of birds, choose the right bird feeder and learn how to take care of it properly.

A newly clean dryer vent hose with a small pile of dryer lint in front of the hose.
Interior

How to Clean a Dryer Vent

A dryer vent that's clogged with lint doesn't just reduce the appliance's efficiency—it is a potential fire hazard. Here’s how to get your vent clean and keep it that way.

brad nailer vs finish nailer
DIY

Brad Nailer vs. Finish Nailer: Which Power Tool Is Best for Your Project?

Brad nailers and finish nailers look similar, but they're used for different sorts of projects. How can you tell the difference between the tools, and which one is best for your next project?

A DIYer using a stud finder to find studs in a wall with a graphic overlay that says Tool Tutorial.
DIY

How to Use a Stud Finder

Master this tool and technique, and you can rest assured that whatever you mount to the wall—mirror, television, or shelves—will stay in place.

Many types of drywall anchors laid out against a brown background.
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.

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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.

Tick walking on a piece of grass being held by a human hand.
DIY

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

Protecting yourself is paramount.

A colorful flower garden with a rustic archway.
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.

An ant climbs a small yellow flower.
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.

Mature man cleaning the patio decking with pressure washer
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.

A small patch of strawberries growing on a sunny day.
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.