Read the latest articles from Bob Vila

Kidney-shaped swimming pool in the back of a luxury home.
Pools & Water Features

Which of These Types of Swimming Pools Is Best for Your Backyard?

Learning more about the characteristics, pros, and cons of each pool type can help you decide which one is right for your home.

An empty above-ground poo in a backyard.
Pools & Water Features

10 Tips for Keeping Your Above-Ground Pool Clean

Keep your above-ground pool clean and in top shape to extend its lifespan, avoid costly repairs, and enjoy a summer full of fun.

Dirty pool water filter, reusable polyester cartridge filter held aloft in someone's hand in front of pool.
DIY

How to Clean Sand, DE, and Cartridge Pool Filter

Whether you have an above-ground or in-ground pool, cleaning the pool filter should be a top maintenance priority.

A person cooking various meat and vegetables on the Royal Gourmet portable propane gas griddle
Gifts

The 20 Best Father’s Day Gifts at The Home Depot

Stop by Dad’s favorite home improvement store to get a gift for him this Father’s Day.

A group of the best automatic plant waterers on a table before testing
Lawn, Garden & Pool

We Tested Automatic Plant Waterers—These Kept Our Plants Alive

From simple wick ropes to fully automated systems, these plant waterers delivered consistent moisture to help keep plants healthy.

eco friendly bioclimatic aluminum pergola shade structure, awning and patio shades
Outdoor Furniture

The Best Patio Shades of 2026, Picks by Our Editors

Spruce up, cool down, and add welcome sun protection to an outdoor space with one of these useful patio shades.

Tile slate roof on a cottage.
Curb Appeal

18 Common Types of Roof Shingles for Residential Homes

When selecting the right roof shingles for your home, climate, architecture style, and cost should all factor into the equation.

Amazon Has Father's Day Gifts at Clearance-Level Prices—Up to 50% Off Traeger, DeWalt, Ego, and More
Hand Tools

Amazon Has Father’s Day Gifts at Clearance-Level Prices—Up to 50% Off Traeger, DeWalt, Ego, and More

Hand tools, grills, pruning saws, chainsaws, trimmers, and backyard gear are all marked down before Father’s Day, with deals starting at just $7.99.

The Best Solar Deck Lights Options
Lighting

The Best Solar Deck Lights of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

Harness the power of the sun to add functional ambient lighting to your outdoor space.

A can of Cutter bug control spray being sprayed on a lawn
Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Mosquito Yard Sprays of 2026, Picks by Our Editors

Take control of your yard and prevent irritating mosquito bites with one of these effective mosquito yard sprays or foggers.

The Veikous Large Cedar Wood Raised Garden Bed growing a garden next to a cement patio
Gifts

The Best Gifts for the DIY Dad in 2026

Whether it’s Father’s Day, Christmas, a birthday, or any other reason, don’t miss these top-tier gifts for DIY dads.

Home Depot Is Giving Away a Free Ryobi Shrubber This Summer
Power Tools

Home Depot Is Giving Away a Free Ryobi Hedge Trimmer Ahead of Father’s Day: Here’s How to Get Yours

Buy the Ryobi ONE+ 18V High Performance Battery Kit at Home Depot for and get a free cordless 18" hedge trimmer include.

A green hummingbird on a silver feeder in Mindo, Ecuador
Wildlife

7 Reasons Your Hummingbird Feeder Isn’t Getting Much Traffic—and What to Do About It

There's a right place to hang the feeder, and a right way to clean it. Here's what else you might be doing wrong.

Person crouches near low plants to apply insecticidal soap with a pump sprayer and wand.
Garden Pests

How to Make Homemade Insecticidal Soap

Insecticidal soap is a cinch to make at home, and can wipe out your garden pest problem without harming your plants.

Person pours water from a red kettle on a grassy area of a yard with a small anthill.
DIY

10 Ways Boiling Water Can Help With Housekeeping

Boiling water is free, plentiful, and natural—and can help you conquer household tasks like disinfection and pest control.

An outdoor fireplace in an outdoor living area of a custom home.
Interior Design

The Most Popular Custom Home Features of 2026

Boost enjoyment and convenience at home with these in-demand upgrades.

A homeowner talking with an American Standard heat pump installer.
Heating & Cooling

Heating and Cooling Without Gas, Oil, or Propane? Here’s How 17 Million American Families Do It Today

Upgrading to a heat pump system can complement your home’s heating and cooling setup while delivering a range of added advantages and perks.

Person using remote for one of the Best Energy Efficient Air Conditioners
HVAC

The Best Energy-Efficient Air Conditioners of 2026, Picks by Our Editors

Energy-saving AC units can help reduce both your home's temperature and your electricity bill. Our top choice does that while looking great, too.

A group of the best pedestal fans in a home before testing.
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Pedestal Fans of 2026, Tested and Reviewed

After comparing dozens of pedestal fans and testing 12 of the most popular models, we found the top options for cooling a warm room or ventilating a garage.

Seaweed on a beach ready for harvesting.
Lawn Care & Gardening

I Harvested Seaweed for Free Garden Fertilizer

Learn why and how I did it, so you can too.