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Frozen pipes can mean big trouble for homeowners. Taking these easy steps before the mercury drops can save you thousands in plumbing repairs.

The Bob Vila team tested today’s most popular holiday trees to find the most realistic, durable, and festive options for your home.

Brighten your home and heart during the holidays with outdoor Christmas lights that add sparkle and shine, even in snow.

We’ve been looking at the best devices to keep you warm when the power goes out.

I mounted this combo transfer tank/tool box in my pickup. Find out what I think about it now.

Don’t let an inferior soldering station melt your patience. These top models rule for any home electronics repair.

Avoid a mess and keep your septic tank in top shape with regular maintenance.

Block those cold, gusty drafts before they can sneak under your doors and into your home with these simple, reliable items.

Miter saws are certainly large, but that's no reason to be intimidated by them. Our step-by-step instructions will show you how to use this tool to make basic cuts.

Soup, sandwich, salad, leftovers—whatever you pack will stay fresh if you have the right lunch box. These top options provide easy access to their contents and are durable enough for rugged jobsite environments.

Preparing your garden takes a lot of work, even before your seeds go into the ground. Try these tools and strategies for tilling a garden without a tiller, and prepare for your best season—and soil—yet.

Beeps from your carbon monoxide detector don’t always indicate a problem. Here’s how to decipher the sounds these devices emit.

Get outfitted for automotive and maintenance work by having a quality socket set at your side.

Bird baths, birdhouses, nest fillers, field guides, multipurpose feeding stations—there’s an endless supply of gifts for bird enthusiasts. Treat a friend—or yourself—to one of these carefully curated gifts for bird lovers.

We're always searching for the latest and greatest deals. Each week, we give you our favorite sales that are actually worth it. But hurry, some of these deals won't last long.

Tackle yard work and property maintenance with powerful, efficient equipment that saves time and delivers some serious curb appeal.

Professionally tested and editor-approved, these products beat out hundreds of others this year. Here’s why they’re our favorites.

We’ve tried dozens of fire pits, coolers, grills, and more so you don’t have to. Our favorites will make you want to go outside.

We tried them; we really liked them, and now we’re sharing our absolute favorite lawn and garden tools, gadgets, and goodies with you. Here are our top picks of the year.

For security, emergencies, climate control, and more, these products wowed us this year when we tried them. Here’s why they may deserve a place in your home.