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The Best Organic Fertilizer Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Organic Fertilizers that Work on (Almost) All Plant Types

High-quality organic fertilizers can help your plants grow throughout the entire season. After researching various options on the market, we've compiled this list of our favorite organic fertilizers.

Dewalt jigsaw being used on wood
Deals

Our Favorite DeWalt Cordless Jigsaw is $100 Off and It’s Worth Every Penny

Whether you’re cutting countertops, flooring, or intricate designs, a high-quality jigsaw is a game changer. And, DeWalt’s battery-powered model is the best you can get.

Young couple happy in their new kitchen as realtor gives them a tour of it.
Kitchen Design

Kitchen Designers Weigh In on Deep Drawers vs. Cabinets

The pros say this is the most effective kitchen storage solution.

Happy Couple standing in front of their new home.
Architecture

5 Things I Wish I’d Considered More Carefully Before Building a New Home

Designing a dream home is an incredible experience, but it always includes a few “I wish I had a time machine” moments.

A roll of insulation and tools by an open wall.
Insulation

How to Install Insulation in Walls to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

Improve your home’s energy efficiency with updated insulation that prevents heat from easily flowing through exterior walls.

A man in a red shirt prepares wall insulation for a basement.
DIY

A Guide to Insulating Basement Walls

Before taking on a basement insulation project, learn how to prepare the space and common methods for installation.

Spraying cellulose insulation on the wall.
Insulation

Guide to Blown-in Insulation: Materials, Installation, and Cost

Learn about the materials, methods, and costs of this insulation solution to keep your home comfortable and your utility bills low.

Red lawn edger runs along a driveway cutting grass beyond the driveway.
Landscaping

How to Edge a Lawn

Why edge your lawn? It’s the difference between just mowing a lawn and manicuring it. Maybe time-consuming initially, maintenance will be infrequent, quick, and rewarding.

A gardener filling plant beds with soil during a winter warm up.
Gardening

7 Late-Winter Gardening Chores to Do Right Now

Get a jump-start on spring by tackling these gardening tasks before winter ends.

Dreo Countertop RO System
Reviews

This Countertop RO Filter Requires No Plumbing and No Installation

Reverse osmosis water without the headache of under-sink installation? The Dreo Countertop RO Filter claims to do it all. We see if it’s as convenient as it sounds.

A hand wearing a yellow gardening glove uses a small shovel to sprinkle sulfur on a garden plot.
Lawn & Garden

How to Lower pH in Soil 

Some flowers and vegetables will not thrive in soil that's too alkaline. Adding amendments to lower soil pH can help your garden flourish.

A broken screw on a white background.
Repair & Maintenance

How to Remove a Broken Screw

Can’t make headway on your latest DIY project because of a broken screw? Here's a fast and easy removal solution that's sure to stick!

A girl paints a wall with white paint hand with roller for painting close up.
Painting & Finishing

Can You Paint Over Mold?

Painting over mold might seem like a quick fix, but it only hides the problem. This guide explains how to properly treat mold and the right way to paint over it.

Natural white oak flooring in living area
Flooring

5 DIY Solutions for Your Flooring Dilemmas

Find out what type of floor best suits the room you plan to remodel.

The Best Door Hinge Jigs
Reviews

We Tested 3 Door Hinge Jigs—This One Worked Best

We needed a durable router template that would make installing door hardware fast and easy. We found our pick.

Man sitting in a window sill, leaning out the window to clean its exterior.
DIY

Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for March

Whether it comes in like a lamb or lion, March is a month of transitions. This month is a good time to refresh the house after it has been closed tight for winter—and prepare outdoor spaces for warmer weather.

The Best Hand Plane
Hand Tools

Our Favorite Hand Plane Outperforms the Competition

When it’s time to shape or smooth wood, reach for the quality hand plane that best suits your project.

Best Caulk for Baseboards Close-Up
Reviews

These Are the Best Caulk Options for Baseboards According to Our Tests

Caulking baseboards fills unsightly gaps, keeps out insects, and adds a smart, professional finish to a room. After testing a handful of caulks, our favorite prevents cracks and dies with a perfect finish.

A paint brush, roller and bucket in front of a white garage door.
Painting & Finishing

How to Paint a Garage Door

Painting a garage door is a low-budget DIY project that will go a long way toward enhancing your home’s exterior.

10 Water faucet filters laying on a white countertop
Appliances & Cookware

After Filtering 50+ Gallons, Our Tests Show Faucet Water Filters Don’t Have To Be Expensive

Faucet water filters don't have to cost a lot or have the highest certification scores to be effective. For less than $50, these tested picks all provide clean and tasty drinking water—right from the tap.