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The scoop on what's happening in the world of home improvement.

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What Is the Best Paint for Front Doors?

By Manasa Reddigari, Updated by Theresa Clement

Repair & Maintenance

Microwave Not Heating? 6 Common Causes and Solutions

By Brie Greenhalgh, Updated by Margaret Foley

Burpee’s New ‘Armageddon’ Pepper is Only for the Bravest of Vegetable Gardeners

By Audrey Stallsmith

This Easy Upgrade Can Transform Your Outdoor Space

By Paul Rankin, Kat Hodgins

How to Make Your Own Hummingbird Food

By Michelle Ullman

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Make Homemade Window Cleaner

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Deirdre Mundorf

Deck, Patio & Porch

How to Make a Homemade Deck Cleaner That Works Like a Charm

By Glenda Taylor

Cultivator vs. Tiller: Which Is Best for Your Garden?

The One Drawback of PEX Pipe Even Plumbers Didn’t See Coming

By Glenda Taylor

Heating & Cooling

How to Fix a Furnace That’s Not Turning On

By Gretchen Heber, Ana Chevalier

Why It Matters Whether Your Home Faces North, South, East, or West

By Megan Devine

Walls & Ceilings

How to Remove Drywall Anchors

By Theresa Clement

38 Easy Ways to Protect Your Home From Break-Ins

By Manasa Reddigari, Updated by Paul Rankin

39 Plants You’ll Love If You Hate Fall Yard Work

By Heather Blackmore

How to Get Rid of the Musty Smell in Your Basement

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila, Updated by Gretchen Heber

8 Types of Torque Wrenches for Your Tool Collection

By Desiree Homer, Updated by Theresa Clement

Interior Design

Brushed Nickel vs. Chrome: What’s the Difference?

By Kristen Mosier, Updated by Margaret Foley

Lawn, Garden & Pool

13 Low-Cost Solutions for an Ugly Lawn

How to Replace a Toilet Shut-Off Valve

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

The Best Work Lights for the Workshop or Jobsite, Tested

By Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

Repair & Maintenance

The Dos and Don’ts of Sprinkler Repair and Maintenance

By Jeanne Petrizzo, Bob Vila

Building & Installing

10 Tips for Soundproofing Your Home Office

By Glenda Taylor

Does Grass Seed Go Bad?

By Alisa Martin, Bob Vila

Building & Installing

Why Go Out? 12 Bars You Can Build at Home

By Michelle Ullman

16 Charming Towns Where You Can Live on a Houseboat

By Manasa Reddigari

13 Breathtaking Ideas for Backyard String Lights

By Andreana Lefton

How to Overseed a Lawn

By Teresa Odle, Stacey L. Nash

Deck, Patio & Porch

12 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Upgrade Your Home’s Exterior

By Debbie Wolfe

Pools & Water Features

11 of the Best Backyard Swimming Pools We’ve Ever Seen

By Andreana Lefton

11 Common Tomato Plant Problems and How to Fix Them

By Debbie Wolfe

9 Ways You’re Ruining Your Mattress

By Glenda Taylor

10 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Starting a Garden

By Heather Blackmore

15 Little Signs Your House Has a Big Problem

By Glenda Taylor

10 Rooms You Wouldn’t Suspect Were Actually Sheds

By Michelle Ullman

Beware of These 14 Pests That Only Come Out at Night

By Nicole Shein, Steph Coelho

The Most Beautiful Chicken Coops We’ve Ever Seen

By Andreana Lefton

The Most Popular House Styles Through the Decades

By Timothy Dale

11 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Kitchen Sponge

By BobVila.com Staff

Zero Turn vs. Lawn Tractor: Which Is Best for Large Yards?

By Stacey L. Nash, Bob Vila

9 Top Tips for Blocking Out Noisy Neighbors

By Andreana Lefton

13 Plants You Never Knew Were Weeds

25 Things Your Local Thrift Store Doesn’t Want You to Donate

By Andreana Lefton

The Roofing Tools That Are Most Important for Repairs

35 Things You Didn’t Know Your Home Appliances Can Do

By Michael Franco, Katie Nolan

Interior Design

9 Things About Your Home That You’ll Probably Hate in a Decade

By Timothy Dale

Painting & Finishing

How to Remove Stain From Wood

By Debbie Wolfe, Bob Vila, Updated by Teresa Odle

12 Smart Dishwashing Hacks No One Ever Taught You

By Jennifer Noonan

Can You Replace Garage Door Springs Yourself?

By Timothy Dale, Bob Vila, Catherine Hiles, Updated by Paul Rankin

Budgeting & Home Finance

16 Things Thrifty People Never Buy

By Debbie Wolfe

Building & Installing

How to Install a Smoke Detector

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

25 No-Effort Plants for a Foolproof Landscape

By BobVila.com Staff

Deck, Patio & Porch

25 Ways to Upgrade Your Outdoor Living Space for Almost Nothing

By Manasa Reddigari, Savannah Sher

Driveways & Walkways

These 17 Stone Walkways Are Simple to DIY

By Jennifer Noonan

30 Lazy Cleaning Tricks for a Spotless Home

Deck, Patio & Porch

The Dos and Don’ts of Sealing the Deck

By Timothy Dale, Theresa Clement, Bob Vila

12 Secrets for a Successful Indoor Garden

By Glenda Taylor

5 Tips for Building a Strong Shed Foundation

By Timothy Dale

The 3 Best Ways to Cut PVC Pipe

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

15 Cleaning Mistakes Everyone Makes

By Jennifer Noonan

Walls & Ceilings

11 Types of Wall Texture and How to Create Each in Your Home

By Timothy Dale, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

How Long Does It Take for Grass to Grow?

By Teresa Odle, Bob Vila, Debbie Wolfe

15 Ways Landscaping Can Save You Money

By Debra Immergut

The Dos and Don’ts of Caulking the Bathroom

By Timothy Dale, Bob Vila

Repair & Maintenance

How to Remove a Broken Bolt

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila