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

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How to Grow Swiss Chard—and What to Do With It

Driveways & Walkways

How to Use a Pressure Washer to Remove Stains and Dirt From Your Driveway

By Tony Carrick

Easy DIY Projects

10 “Must Do” Home Projects for September

By BobVila.com Staff

13 Bugs That Invade Your Home in Fall—and How to Get Rid of Them

By Andreana Lefton, Gretchen Heber

Cleaning & Organizing

I Clean My Whole House With a Steam Cleaner (Except These 8 Things). Here’s What I Do.

How to Clean a Dryer Lint Trap—and Why You Should

By Tony Carrick

What Should You Do If a Tree Falls on Your House?

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Margaret Foley

20 Common Garden Pests and How to Get Rid of Them

By Amber Guetebier, Updated by Tony Carrick

13 Plants That Thrive Under Shady Trees

By Mark Wolfe, Updated by Teresa Odle

Pools & Water Features

9 Important Things to Know Before You Buy a House With a Pool

By Nicole Shein, Updated by Daryna Tobey

Easy DIY Projects

10 “Must Do” Home Projects for August

By BobVila.com Staff

10 Mistakes You’re Probably Making With Your Kitchen Appliances

By Savannah Sher

Cleaning & Organizing

16 Insanely Clever Household Uses for Rubbing Alcohol

By Manasa Reddigari, Savannah Sher

Repair & Maintenance

5 Ways to Prepare Now for the Aftermath of Extreme Weather—Are You Ready?

By Sandi Schwartz

16 Things in and Around Your Home That Are Quietly Wasting Energy

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Lawn Care & Gardening

12 Ways Your Local Extension Service Can Help Improve Your Lawn and Garden

By Steph Coelho, Teresa Odle

25 Types of Hammers and How to Use Them

By Tom Scalisi, Theresa Clement

10 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Air Conditioner That Are Spiking Your Energy Bills

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Updated by Daryna Tobey

15 Forgotten Old House Features We’d Bring Back in a Heartbeat

By Michael Franco, Updated by Daryna Tobey

7 Types of Compost for Improving Your Soil’s Health

Portable vs. Standby Generators: Which Is Right for Your Home?

By Tony Carrick

14 Ways to Make Your Small Yard Feel Bigger

By Jennifer Noonan

Deck, Patio & Porch

The Summer Sun Is Quietly Wrecking Your Deck—Here’s How to Stop It

By Savannah Sher

Easy DIY Projects

10 “Must Do” Home Projects for July

By BobVila.com Staff

10 Container Plants That Thrive in Full Sun

By Audrey Stallsmith

10 Plants That Can Protect Your Yard From Erosion

By Mark Wolfe, Updated by Teresa Odle

What Size Mini-Split Air Conditioner Do I Need?

By Sandi Schwartz, Updated by Paul Rankin

How to Clean a Sink Overflow Hole

By Timothy Dale

Deter Ticks on Your Property With These 9 Smart Landscaping Tips

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Lawn Care & Gardening

How to Use a Sod Cutter

By Tony Carrick

15 of the Most Dangerous Things You Can Do During a Thunderstorm

By Jennifer Noonan, Margaret Foley

Master the Tool That Makes DIY-ing Fences, Mailboxes, and Lamp Posts Easier

By Timothy Dale

10 Ways Boiling Water Can Help With Housekeeping

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Updated by Margaret Foley

How to Grow Zebra Plant

By Audrey Stallsmith

Our 25 Favorite Types of Sunflowers to Plant in the Garden

Cleaning & Organizing

10 “Must Do” Home Projects for June

By BobVila.com Staff

Skills & Techniques

4 Ways to Refresh Dried Glue in a Pinch

By Deirdre Mundorf, Updated by Paul Rankin

How to Use a Wet Saw to Cut Tile

By Theresa Clement

Why You Should Use a Weed Torch Instead of Herbicide—and How to Use One

By Tony Carrick

10 “Must Do” Home Projects for May

By BobVila.com Staff

Birdfy Just Released a 4K Smart Bird Feeder That Identifies Every Bird That Lands on It

By Sandi Schwartz

Mulching vs. Bagging Grass Clippings: Which Is Better for Your Lawn?

By Tony Carrick

This Is How Often You Should Drain Your Water Heater—and Why You Should

By Timothy Dale

Nexgrill Is Recalling 10.2 Million Grill Brushes—Stop Using Yours Immediately

By Sandi Schwartz

Cleaning Supplies

The Best Cleaning Products of 2026 for Tackling Every Mess in Your Home

By Michelle Larson

Painting & Finishing

3 Ways to Test for Oil-Based Paint

By Theresa Clement

How to Recycle Old Tools—or Dispose of Them Responsibly

By Timothy Dale

The Best Garden Hoes of 2026, Tested and Reviewed by Experts

By Mark Wolfe, Katie Barton, Additional research provided by Glenda Taylor

Cleaning Supplies

1.7 Million Bissell Steam Cleaners Recalled Over Burn Risk—Here’s What to Do If You Own One

By Sandi Schwartz

Interior Design

8 Paint Colors That’ll Brighten a Dark Hallway

By Theresa Clement

How to Use a Heat Gun (and 10 Things You Can Do With One)

By Theresa Clement

Want a Showstopping Garden? Plant These Types of Hydrangeas

By Mackenzie Miller, Teresa Odle

Painting & Finishing

15 Pro Tips to Make Any Paint Job Go Faster

By Theresa Clement

Wow-Factor Flowers: 10 Big Blooms You Can Grow in Your Garden

By Mark Wolfe, Updated by Gretchen Heber

Cleaning Your Patio Furniture Like This Will Make it Last Longer

By Katelin Hill, Updated by Daryna Tobey

I Tried These 12 Expert Gardening Hacks and My Garden Is Better Than It’s Ever Been

By Steph Coelho

Cleaning Supplies

750,000 Dupray Steam Cleaners Recalled Over Burn Hazard—Here’s What To Do If You Own One

By Sandi Schwartz

How to DIY a Stone Garden Path on Your Property

Lawn Care & Gardening

Most Homeowners Start Lawn Care Too Late—Ace Hardware Has a Plan for Your Yard

By Glenda Taylor

Expert Secrets to Keeping Your Home’s Appliances Clean, Inside and Out

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Grow These 10 Vegetables, Fruits, and Herbs to Get the Quickest Garden Harvest

By Heather Blackmore, Updated by Teresa Odle

Mulch vs. Compost: What’s the Difference?

Cleaning & Organizing

10 “Must Do” Home Projects for April

By BobVila.com Staff

Dyson’s New Pencil-Thin Wet Floor Cleaner Weighs Less Than 1 Pound—And, It Cleans Without Dirty Water

By Sandi Schwartz