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Fresh mulch in a landscaped yard.

Ask a Pro: Is There a Landscaping Mistake That Leads to More Weeds?

By BobVila.com Staff

Ask a Pro announcement: How to Get Rid of Weeds Once & For All

Want to Banish Weeds From Your Lawn Once and For All? Join Us For Our Next Webinar!

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

Lightning storm over houses in the evening.

The Farmer’s Almanac Makes Its Spring 2025 Weather Predictions

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

Tuff Shed set up as a tiny home on lot of land

This is How Much It Really Costs to Convert a Shed to a Home

By Catherine Hiles

Ty Pennington reacts to not being asked back to 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition'.

Ty Pennington Breaks His Silence on His Absence From ‘Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’ Reboot

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

Deals Roundup 2/7 Option: AeroGarden Harvest

Lawn Care & Gardening

Hydroponic Gardeners, Rejoice: AeroGarden Is Back

By Katie Barton

Woman watering her front yard garden with a hose.

Lawn Care & Gardening

2025 Is Abundant With Garden Trends to Consider Before Planting This Spring

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

OM Scott and Sons products on garden shelf

ScottsMiracle-Gro Returns To Its Roots With Its Newest Launch

A variety of plant starts and seedings in black trays, including lettuces, broccoli and other vegetables.

I’m an Avid Gardener, and These Are My 10 Go-To Seed Companies

By Audrey Stallsmith

The underside of a deck with a critter wall after cleaning.

Deck, Patio & Porch

Have You Ever Cleaned the Underside of Your Deck?

By Theresa Clement

Ace Hardware YardRx delivery truck outside of home

Ace Is the Place—For a New Lawn Care Subscription Service

By Amber Guetebier

Ryobi pool vac cleaning pool floor

Pools & Water Features

This Major Power Tool Brand Wants to Help You Clean Your Pool

By Stephanie Cronk

A man unlocking his front door with a smart keypad.

4 Home Security Trends We Saw Come Out of CES 2025

By Michelle Larson

A collage of tools with a graphic overlay that says New Year, New Skill.

Skills & Techniques

Realize Your DIY Potential by Learning How to Use These Essential Tools

By Timothy Dale

Close-up of yellow snowblower near snowbank.

Winter Storm Cora Is Set To Dump Up to 10 Inches of Snow—Stay Safe with These Essentials

By Glenda Taylor

Birdfy Bath Pro set up in yard

Lawn Care & Gardening

Birdfy and Bird Buddy Announce 4 Ingenious New Products That Take Bird-Watching to The Next Level

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

A young couple assembling kitchen cabinets in their new apartment.

Cleaning & Organizing

17 Home Updates You Can (and Should) Do in Winter

By Theresa Clement, Jamie Birdwell-Branson

Modern house with wooden bridge out front lit up at night.

Experts Predict These 5 Curb Appeal Trends Will Be Big in 2025

By Sandi Schwartz

Grizzly 21-Inch Variable Speed Scroll Saw is recognized as the BobVila.com 2024 DIY Game Changer

The DIY Game Changer of 2024 Is an Essential Woodworking Tool, Reimagined

By Glenda Taylor

HVAC Technician Checking Units Outside House

How Often Should I Service My Propane Heater to Keep Efficiency High?

By BobVila.com Staff

Geraniums indoors in a window.

13 Plants You Can Winter Indoors

By Mark Wolfe, Updated by Teresa Odle

A woman with a pony tail and overalls plants fall flowers in pots.

10 Fall Flowers That Are Hardy in Cold Weather

By Audrey Stallsmith

Professional fixing hvac system.

We Added an Additional 2 Bedrooms to Our 1968 House. Should We Buy a Bigger Furnace to Help Push The Air?

By BobVila.com Staff

An upstairs spare bedroom furnished with a neatly made bed, two nightstands, dresser, and an extra chair.

17 Guest Bedroom Ideas Sure to Make Visitors Feel Right at Home

By Emily Benda Gaylord

Grime, dirt, and peeling paint are visible on the surface of a vintage wrought iron fence detailed with fleur de lis designs.

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Wrought Iron and Keep It Rust-Free

By Savannah Sher

Covering outdoor plants with a hoop frame and a tarp shelter.

Cleaning & Organizing

40 Tasks Homeowners Should Finish Before the First Frost

By Michelle Ullman, Caitlin Castelaz, Theresa Clement

Ask a Pro Home Heating Announcement Article

Tired of Spending So Much Money Heating Your Home? Our Next Webinar Can Help You Slash Your Bills

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

Birds flying above a river at sunset with the moon in the sky.

Is Your Yard a Threat to Migrating Birds?

By Sandi Schwartz

My Favorite Kitchen Appliance and Renovation Deals from Prime Day, Way Day, and More

I’m Updating My 1970s Kitchen—and This Is What I’m Eyeing in This Week’s Sales

By Kathleen Corlett

A general interior view of a room with beige sofa, two accent lounge chairs, black sideboard, bookshelves and a new beige carpet.

7 Secrets to Keeping Your Carpet Looking New

By Anja Sonnenberg

A young person is using a dry mop to clean hardwood flooring.

7 Ways You May Be Ruining Your Hardwood Floors

By Jennifer Noonan, Updated by Daryna Tobey

A child's bare feet are lightly touching the wooden floor.

11 Reasons Hardwood Flooring Might Not Be Right for Your Home

By Jennifer Noonan, Updated by Daryna Tobey

A teal chair and two small white metal tables are placed in a concrete basement room.

14 Unfinished Basement Ideas You Can DIY in a Weekend

By Jennifer Noonan, Katie Nolan, Updated by Theresa Clement

A yellow two-story home features manicured landscaping and a clean exterior.

13 Outdoor Upgrades That Make Your Home More Valuable

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Amy Anderson

Two arm chairs by large window.

20 Ways to Make Your New House Look Old

By Joe Provey, Chris Gardner, Updated by Amy Anderson

Two-tone white and blue painted kitchen cabinets in a DIY renovation

I Was Dead Set On Stone Floors—Until I Saw These Options

By Kathleen Corlett

A view of a springtail farm.

You Asked, a Pro Answered: What Are These Small, Tiny Jumping Bugs That Come Up My Bathtub Drain?

By BobVila.com Staff

Three boxes in DeWalt Tool Box Set

Storage & Organizing

Does the DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0 Tool Box Stack Up?

By Glenda Taylor

Shelfy Tested Review

The Shelfy Keeps My Produce Fresh Longer and My Fridge Cleaner

By Glenda Taylor

Got Pests? Our Next Webinar “How to Prevent & Eliminate Pest Invasions” Is For You!

Got Pests? Our Next Webinar “How to Prevent & Eliminate Pest Invasions” Is For You!

By BobVila.com Staff

A rustic modern kitchen.

12 Rustic Kitchen Ideas That Bring Your Space Back to Basics

By Alexa Erickson, Updated by Amy Anderson

Pink, spiky fruits of Ricinus Communis, or Castor bean plant.

19 Plants You Should Never Grow in Your Yard

By Jennifer Noonan, Updated by Teresa Odle

A damaged deck board in need of replacement.

Deck, Patio & Porch

How to Replace Deck Boards the Right Way

By Mark Clement

A home's front yard is flooded by severe weather.

How to Repair Your Lawn and Landscaping After a Storm, According to Experts

DeWalt vs. Milwaukee

DeWalt vs. Milwaukee: Finding the Best Power Tools For Contractors, Tradespeople, and Serious DIYers

Homemade cut flower bouquet from the garden in a clear glass vase.

15 Cut Flowers to Grow for Stunning Homemade Bouquets

By Lauren Landers

A white house with a beautiful front yard.

6 Tricks to Get Back Into Your House After Getting Locked Out

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

Toro TimeCutter MyRIDE Zero-Turn Mower Review

Lawn, Garden & Pool

Toro TimeCutter MyRIDE Zero-Turn Mower: Speed and the Most Comfortable Ride Around

Wood flooring is seen in a bathroom.

Thinking About Installing Wood Flooring In the Bathroom? Know the Risks First

By Meghan Wentland

A large ornamental grass with large feathery plumes surrounded by other bright flowers.

The 22 Best Ornamental Grasses for Adding Drama to Your Property

By Glenda Taylor, Teresa Odle

Father and son working on a home improvement project in the backyard.

Easy DIY Projects

26 Insanely Easy Home Improvements You Can Do in 1 Hour

By Cynthia Ramnarace, Updated by Teresa Odle

Ridgid 18V Oscillating Multi-Tool

Milwaukee and Ridgid Power Tool Deals Are 66% Off at Home Depot Today

By Glenda Taylor

A modern living room in an open-plan home is decorated with a colorful earthy color scheme of greens and neutrals.

Interior Design

13 Welcoming Living Room Layout Ideas

By Emily Benda Gaylord

A woman sits on a couch below an AC unit.

Why Is My AC Unit Buzzing Every Few Minutes?

By Stephanie Mickelson

Nail Guns Are on Sale at The Home Depot

Home Depot Has a Secret Sale on Nail Guns Right Now: Save Big on DeWalt, Milwaukee, and More

By Glenda Taylor

A view of Sunday's pest control products on a step outdoors.

Lawn, Garden & Pool

Hundreds of Bugs Crawl Out of My Basement Walls Every Year—Until I Tried This One Product

By Amber Guetebier

A hen leaves a wooden chicken coop using a ramp while a farmer feeds the flock in the background.

Building & Installing

How to Build a Chicken Coop: The Basics Every Backyard Keeper Should Know

A woman is holding many hydrangea plants.

It’s Not You, It’s Your Garden Soil’s pH: 11 Acid-Loving Plants That Can Thrive Where Others Die

By Audrey Stallsmith

A home heat pump control system.

Heating & Cooling

4 Parts of the Home That Can Be Made More Efficient by Heat Pump Technology

DeWalt 20V Oscillating Multi-Tool cutting through a sheet of OSB

How to Get a Free DeWalt Battery and Charger Kit at Home Depot (While Supplies Last)

By Glenda Taylor

Three people smile as one of the woman shows the two others across from her a document.

Home Warranties

A Home Warranty Can Replace Your AC Unit—But Don’t Skip These Crucial Steps

By Katie Ziraldo

A garden full of flowering shrubs with a wooden cabin in the background.

13 Flowering Shrubs for the Most Eye-Catching Home Landscape

A modern single-level home with green lawn and nice landscaping.

Do You Need a Landscape Warranty?

By Sandi Schwartz

A close up of a person rolling out a carpet.

Is Carpet Really Making a Comeback? The Surprising Trend, Explained

By Sophie Kaemmerlé, Evelyn Auer