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One of the Best Whole House Dehumidifiers installed on the floor of an unfinished basement
Reviews

If you’re dealing with clammy indoor air and paying lots in energy costs to combat it, a whole-house dehumidifier could be the best solution.

The Best Wasp Spray Options
Reviews

Take back your yard with a wasp spray that works fast and keeps you out of harm’s way.

Ace Hardware slashes prices on yard tools with prices as low as $21.99
Deals

Four sturdy outdoor tools are marked down this week—just in time for late-summer digging and cleanup.

A selection of the best paint edgers
Paint Needs

Skip the painter’s tape in favor of one of these handy paint edgers. You’ll save time and money and still achieve clean, crisp, professional results without drips or smears.

The Best Mops for Wood Floors Option
Appliances & Cookware

These mops will keep your wood floors stunning for years—and with minimal effort.

Woman holding her head while feeling stressed from the mess in the kitchen
Cleaning & Organizing

From reinventing your gift wish list to keeping other people’s junk from entering your home, you’ll want to try these strategies.

Six of the Best Dethatching Rake Options laying on a grass lawn
Lawn, Garden & Pool

Remove that thick layer of dead grass choking your yard with a high-quality dethatching rake and let your lawn breathe.

Pipishell Full-Motion TV Wall Mount extended
Tech & Electronics

Find out which features make a TV wall mount the best type for your viewing style.

Person uses plastic putty knife to fill hole in drywall with joint compound.
Walls & Ceilings

Got a gouge in that gypsum board? Fix it the right way, with the right materials, and your wall will look good as new.

Our Favorite Deals This Week Include Discounted Appliances, Free Tools, and More
Deals

See the hottest deals in Bob Vila-favorite categories like power tools, hand tools, home essentials, and more.

The best garage door openers option installed in a clean garage that's set up for watching sports
Tech & Electronics

Raise the garage door while elevating the ability to control it with one of these top garage door openers.

Ask the Team: how to get rid of voles
Easy DIY Projects

In this first edition of Ask the Team, we answer questions about our deck cleaner recipe, getting rid of voles, revitalizing oxidized patio furniture, and more.

plant propagation - planting seed
House Plants

You may be guilty of what many people are now considering a crime. We tell you about "proplifting" and more in today's news digest.

Red and black Honda EU2200i generator on grass
Generators

A backup generator doesn’t have to create a racket. Find out what happened when we tested models advertised as being quiet.

Scan to see if plugs are overheating
Tech & Electronics

A thermal camera can help you find problems with your electrical, HVAC, or plumbing system. Find out what happened when we tested a top model.

A person adjusting an outdoor TV antenna
Tech & Electronics

Cut the cord and start enjoying free local and cable broadcast channels with any of these top-notch outdoor TV antennas.

The Best Finish For Kitchen Table Options
Appliances & Cookware

Revive and protect a tired kitchen table with one of these attractive, durable finishes.

Ants swarm over a peony bud, attracted by the sweet sticky substance it oozes.
Garden Pests

Keep an eye out for ants if you have these plants, and take some precautions to keep them at bay.

The Best Hedge Shears Options
Lawn, Garden & Pool

A high-quality pair of shears is essential for pruning, trimming, and sculpting your hedges.

Moss growing on a slate roof.
Cleaning & Organizing

Moss on the roof might give your home a pastoral vibe, but it can also cause damage. Follow these steps to get rid of roof moss and keep it from coming back.