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Tools & Materials

Get stuck the right way with quality glues formulated for plastics.

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Lighting & Electrical

Whether you're updating a new light fixture or adding an outlet, you'll probably need to reconnect wires, or connect a new wire to an old one. Learn how to perform this essential electrical task safely and efficiently.

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Garages

Swapping out a couple of springs sounds like an easy DIY, but it's anything but. Learn about the risks of garage door spring replacement, and why this DIY is best left to the pros.

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DIY

Fall is coming, ready or not—but you can be a prepared homeowner with these under-$25 essentials!

weekly deals include 50% off flashlights, discounted fall essentials and more
Deals

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

A Bob Vila writer tests out the Black+Decker 20V Max EasyFeed String Trimmer/Edger on weeds in the lawn
Reviews

With fall quickly approaching, these are the most popular products our readers are buying this September.

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Tech & Electronics

Easily communicate with friends and family members inside or outside the home via an at-home intercom system.

The Best Whole-House Surge Protector Options
Tech & Electronics

A whole-house surge protector can prevent external power surges from damaging your electronics.

Eclipse Blackout Curtains
Furniture & Decor

Block out light, regulate temperatures, and reduce noise pollution with the best blackout curtains.

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Gardening

Nothing is as rewarding (or tasty!) as a homegrown tomato. With hundreds of varieties to choose from, there’s a tomato for everyone and every garden. Here are some tips for success.

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House Plants

Follow these tips when displaying your prized plant collection.

A sign displays a hurricane warning along a roadside.
Skills & Techniques

From stocking up on essential supplies to testing our backup generator, I make sure to always be prepared for the next storm.

Milwaukee Outdoor Power Tool Deals at Ace Hardware Save $50
Deals

Ace Hardware is knocking $50 off select Milwaukee outdoor tools, just in time for fall yardwork and landscaping.

Lowe's is giving away free kobalt power tools during Kobalt Days
Deals

Lowe’s is giving away a battery starter kit when you buy one of these popular 24V Kobalt tools.

The Best Water Softener Salt Options
Plumbing Supplies

Ensure you’re getting the most out of your water softener with one of these top water softener salts.

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Reviews

If you’re tired of simple mistakes that increase project time and material costs, you need to try a Morgan Square.

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Home Office

Whether you have plush carpet or polished concrete, these mats will stay in place and stand up to daily use.

The Best Fruit Fly Traps
Reviews

After testing various options, we're confident our top pick will clear out annoying fruit fly infestations.

A boiler (left) and a solar-powered hot water tank (right) in residential spaces.
Plumbing

Both appliances heat water, but do they both heat your home? Here's what boilers and heaters do, and don't do.

Smiling man in organized garage workshop.
Workshop

For starters, organize your tools and materials by task.