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Solved! Can You Caulk Over Caulk?

By Timothy Dale

15 Things Never to Keep in Your Garage

15 Things Never to Keep in Your Garage

By Glenda Taylor, Margaret Foley

The Best Sprinkler Valves

The Best Sprinkler Valves for Well-Watered Plants and Grass

By Glenda Taylor

The best central-vacuum system (the canister and long hose with cleaning head) mounted on a white wall.

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Central Vacuum System for a Whole-House Clean

By Timothy Dale, Tony Carrick

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Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Fertilizers for Centipede Grass

The Best Deck Resurfacer Options

Tools & Materials

The Best Deck Resurfacers to Refinish Your Outdoor Space

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The Best Brushes for Polyurethane Applications

By Timothy Dale

Four air filters still in packaging, some of which display MERV filter ratings.

Heating & Cooling

MERV Ratings: What Do They Mean?

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

10 Home Maintenance Projects You Should Be Doing Every Month

Repair & Maintenance

10 Home Maintenance Projects You Should Be Doing Every Month

By Savannah Sher

The Best Expanding Foam

The Best Expanding Foams for Sealing Gaps, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

A person using shoe goo repair and protective coating to reattach a sole to a shoe.

Tools & Materials

The Best Shoe Glues, Vetted

By Timothy Dale

A group of the Best Battery-Powered Lawn Mower Options together on a green lawn.

Some of Our Favorite Lawn Mowers Don’t Run on Gas

By Mark Wolfe, Additional research by Tony Carrick

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Cleaning Supplies

After Extensive Testing, This Roof Cleaner is Our Go-To Pick For Cleaning and Restoration

By Mike Larson, Tom Scalisi

The Best Brass Cleaner

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Brass Cleaners for Wiping Away Tarnish

A person using the best asphalt driveway crack filler option to fill a crack

Tools & Materials

Vetted: The Best Asphalt Driveway Crack Fillers

By James Fitzgerald

The Best Stainable Wood Filler Options

Tools & Materials

The Best Stainable Wood Fillers for Repairing Furniture, Decks, and More

By Timothy Dale, Tony Carrick

A group of the best vacuums for tile floors grouped together on a tile floor before testing.

Appliances & Cookware

Sweeping Success: The Best Vacuums for Tile Floors Tested

By Stacey L. Nash, Amanda Lauren

The Best Granite Sealer

Appliances & Cookware

The Best Granite Sealers for Countertop Maintenance

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Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Deer Repellents for Your Lawn and Garden

By Jasmine Harding

The Best Pool Pump Option set up next to the corner of a building

The Best Pool Pumps, Vetted

By Tony Carrick

20 Cheap Home Repairs That Could Save You Thousands

Repair & Maintenance

20 Cheap Home Repairs That Could Save You Thousands

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Battery Backup Sump Pump Options

Plumbing Supplies

The Best Battery Backup Sump Pumps

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

The Best Rat Poison Options

The Best Rat Poisons, Vetted

Slash Your Electric Bill with 11 Savvy Hacks

Slash Your Electric Bill with 11 Savvy Hacks

By Bob Vila Staff

The Best Bed Bug Spray Option

The Best Bed Bug Sprays for DIY Pest Control

By Timothy Dale, Savannah Sher

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Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Weed Eater Strings for Trimming, Edging, and Cutting, Tested

15 Little Signs Your House Has a Big Problem

15 Little Signs Your House Has a Big Problem

By Glenda Taylor

A group of the best leaf rakes options propped against a fence

The Best Leaf Rakes to Keep Your Yard Looking Beautiful, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Andreana Lefton, Glenda Taylor

Toro Leaf Vacuum

Lawn, Garden & Pool

The Best Leaf Vacuums for Yard Cleanup, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor, Stacey L. Nash, Tony Carrick

A group of the best toilet bowl cleaner options placed on a toilet.

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Toilet Bowl Cleaners, Tested and Approved

By Andreana Lefton, Katie Barton

13 Maintenance Mistakes That Will Cost You the Most Money

Repair & Maintenance

13 Maintenance Mistakes That Will Cost You the Most Money

By Glenda Taylor

Best Grout Sealer Options to Protect Your Tiled Surface

Tools & Materials

See Our Top Picks For The Best Grout Sealers, Including Some Expert Tips

By Andreana Lefton

10 Things That Are Ruining Your Home’s Plumbing

10 Things That Are Ruining Your Home’s Plumbing

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

11 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Winter

11 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Winter

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Best Mouse Trap Options for DIY Pest Maintenance

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Mouse Traps to Keep Your House Rodent-Free

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Beacham

Driveway Salt vs. Sand to Prevent Slips on Ice

Driveways & Walkways

Rock Salt vs. Sand to Prevent Slips

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Change a Furnace Filter

Heating & Cooling

Change Filters Frequently to Optimize Furnace Efficiency

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How to Close a Summer Home

How to Close a Summer Home

By Bob Vila, Teresa Odle

15 Places Water Damage May Be Hiding in Your Home

Repair & Maintenance

15 Places Water Damage May Be Hiding in Your Home

By Glenda Taylor

10 Ways Your Home Is Telling You to Call a Plumber

10 Ways Your Home Is Telling You to Call a Plumber

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

11 Ways to Winterize Your Home on a Budget

11 Ways to Winterize Your Home on a Budget

By Kristina Grosspietsch

14 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Fall

Repair & Maintenance

14 Mistakes Homeowners Make Every Fall

By Glenda Taylor

8 Ways to Mildew-Proof Your Bathroom

Cleaning & Organizing

8 Ways to Mildew-Proof Your Bathroom

Done With Winter? 12 Things You Can Do Now to Prep for Spring

Repair & Maintenance

Done With Winter? 12 Things You Can Do Now to Prep for Spring

By Michelle Ullman

10 Ways You’re Accidentally Ruining Your Countertops

10 Ways You’re Accidentally Ruining Your Countertops

By Cody Calamaio

9 Signs Your Tap Water Might Be Contaminated

9 Signs Your Tap Water Might Be Contaminated

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The Worst Money Mistakes Homeowners Ever Make

The Worst Money Mistakes Homeowners Ever Make

By Michelle Ullman

7 Ways You’re Ruining Your Car

7 Ways You’re Ruining Your Car

By Jennifer Noonan

10 Emergencies Every Homeowner Should Know How to Handle

Easy DIY Projects

10 Emergencies Every Homeowner Should Know How to Handle

By Debra Immergut

12 Things Your Plumber Wishes You Knew

12 Things Your Plumber Wishes You Knew

By Glenda Taylor

Cleaning up a blooded basement. Narrow depth of field.

Basement Waterproofing: Here’s How to Dry Out a Wet Basement—And How Much It Costs

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Sofa, So Good: 10 Creative Ways to Revive a Tired Old Couch

Easy DIY Projects

Sofa, So Good: 10 Creative Ways to Revive a Tired Old Couch

By Caitlin Castelaz

16 Improvements Most Homeowners Get Wrong

Repair & Maintenance

16 Improvements Most Homeowners Get Wrong

By Theresa Clement, Jill Lawrence O'Hara

8 Things New Homeowners Waste Money On

8 Things New Homeowners Waste Money On

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

7 House Sounds You Never Want to Ignore

7 House Sounds You Never Want to Ignore

By Christopher Solomon

10 Quick Fixes for a More Refreshing Shower

10 Quick Fixes for a More Refreshing Shower

By Kathleen Corlett

Termite Infestation Opener

9 Most Common Signs of a Termite Infestation (And What to Do if You Have One)

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Frost on window.

How To: Prevent Frost on Windows

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

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Heating & Cooling

What You Might Not Know About HVAC Filters

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Furniture & Decor

How to Refinish a Wood Table

By Larry Bilotti, Tony Carrick