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7 Surprisingly Filthy Tools in Your House—and How to Clean Them

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Updated by Daryna Tobey

Want a Cottage Garden That Looks Like This? Do What This Influencer Does.

By Teresa Odle, Lori Lovely

Cleaning & Organizing

35 Reasons to Buy Vinegar by the Gallon

By Jennifer Noonan, BobVila.com Staff

Cleaning & Organizing

Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for March

By BobVila.com Staff

17 Plants You Shouldn’t Bother Starting Indoors

By Steph Coelho, Updated by Teresa Odle

10 Rain Garden Plants That Can Reduce Runoff and Erosion in Your Yard

By Audrey Stallsmith, Updated by Gretchen Heber

Winter Blizzard Preparation—Retailers Are Stocked With Snow Blowers, Generators, and More Storm Essentials With Same-Day Delivery or Pickup

By Stephanie Cronk

Bissell’s New FurForce Robot Was Built Specifically for Pet Owners

By Sandi Schwartz

Why Your Shower Drain Smells: 6 Possible Causes and How to Fix Them

By Timothy Dale

This Black History Month, We Celebrate the Scientist Who Pioneered Sustainable Farming

By Steph Coelho

Lawn Care & Gardening

How I Use Cold Frames to Extend My Growing Season in New England

By Lauren Landers

Paints & Finishes

The 10 Best Colors to Paint a Small Bathroom, According to Experts

By Theresa Clement

10 Tall Plants That Will Add Height—and Gorgeous Layers—to Your Garden

By Audrey Stallsmith

What’s It Like Living in a Geodesic Dome Home? We Have Questions.

10 Ways I’m Using Outdoor Lighting to Elevate My Backyard Makeover

How I Got Free Houseplants Without Stealing Them—You Can Do This, Too

By Audrey Stallsmith

Furniture & Decor

Target’s Hearth & Hand with Magnolia 2026 Spring Collection Is Here: See 15 Pieces We Love

By Jasmine Harding

10 Things You Can Do to Help Your Houseplants Survive the Winter

By Teresa Odle, Imani Abdus-Saboor

Everyday Essentials

Be Prepared for Any Winter Storm With These Must-Have Products—Approved by Our Experts

By Glenda Taylor

Don’t Make These 15 Mistakes With Your Portable Generator

By Tony Carrick, Emma Caplan

CES 2026 Just Showed Us the Future of Smart Homes With These 10 Products

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

The Best Handheld Steam Cleaners for Everything from Clothes to Upholstery

By Katie Barton, Paul Rankin, Shannon Lee, Bob Beacham, Debbie Wolfe

Lighting & Electrical

Always Have the Best Color Light with this Award-Winning LED Bulb

By Sandi Schwartz

What iRobot Filing for Bankruptcy Means for You and Your Roomba

By Sandi Schwartz

3 Popular Paint Brands Offering Zero-VOC Paint for a Healthy Home

By Sandi Schwartz

Chamberlain Launches Landmark Smart Garage Door Opener with Camera

By Sandi Schwartz

Holidays & Celebrations

Easy Home Improvement Tasks to Tackle Before Hosting Holiday Guests

By Daryna Tobey

Shop Our Wish List Items From the New LiveTrends Collection at Lowe’s

By Jenny Stanley

Midland’s Newest Emergency Radio Keeps You Connected During Power Outages

By Sandi Schwartz

Ryobi Just Added 3 New USB Lithium Tools to Its Product Lineup

By Sandi Schwartz

Save 50% on Tool Advent Calendars Ahead of Black Friday

by Daryna Tobey

This Rechargeable Battery System Cuts Charging Time in Half and Stores 40 Batteries

By Sandi Schwartz

AeroGarden Harvest Lite Now Available in Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year

By Sandi Schwartz

Step Right Up: 15 Front Step Ideas for a Stunning Entry

10 Garage Door Maintenance Tasks You’re Probably Forgetting to Do

How to Clean an Ice Maker

by Tony Carrick

How to Get Rid of Nutsedge

I Asked Three Color Experts How to Choose Modern Exterior House Colors. Here’s Their Best Advice.

By Theresa Clement

Meet the Alpha: The Legendary Leatherman Wave Gets a Premium Upgrade

By Stephanie Cronk

La Niña Winter Is Coming: 10 Products to Prepare Your Home for Extreme Weather

By Timothy Dale

These 20+ Anti-Prime Day Deals Are Even Better Than Amazon’s: Under-$100 Buys at Walmart, Target, The Home Depot, and More

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

Quiz: Do You Know How Secure Your Home Really Is?

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

Budget-Friendly Early Prime Day Deals for Your Home: Under-$25, -$50 & -$100 Finds You Can’t Skip This Week

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

Propane vs. Gas Generators: Pros and Cons

By Timothy Dale

Clothing & Gear

Safety Meets Comfort: The Best New Workwear of 2025

The Best New Power Tools of 2025

By Glenda Taylor

The New Power Tool Accessories That Impressed Us the Most in 2025

By Glenda Taylor

Storage & Organizing

The Best New Tool Storage and Workshop Gear of 2025

By Glenda Taylor

Making Hard Work a Lot Easier: The Best New Outdoor Equipment of 2025

The Best New Hand Tools of 2025, from Wrenches to Multitools

By Glenda Taylor

Tech & Electronics

The Best New Home Gadgets and Tech of 2025 That You Probably Haven’t Seen

Cleaning Supplies

The Best New Cleaning Tools of 2025

By Stephanie Cronk, Glenda Taylor

A DIY Game Changer: This New Circular Saw Redefines Metal Cutting

By Glenda Taylor

10 Things Under $25 Homeowners Absolutely Need Before The First Day of Fall

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

How to Curate a Living Gallery, the Latest Indoor Gardening Trend

By Sandi Schwartz

Skills & Techniques

I Live in Florida, and This Is What I Do to Prepare for Hurricane Season

By Sandi Schwartz

Easy DIY Projects

You Asked, We Answered: Our Expert Advice For Your Real Projects, Questions, and Home Issues

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

The Controversial Hack for Free Plants Is Dividing Gardeners—And It May Even Be Illegal

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

Tick Bite ER Visits and Infections Surge to Record Levels, With the Northeast Recording the Worst Season in Years

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Pressure Washer?

By Katie Flannery

The 5 Tools HGTV Star Keith Bynum Can’t DIY Without

As told to Sophie Kaemmerlé

17 Super Easy Curb Appeal Projects You Can Do in a Day

By Nina Malkin, Updated by Theresa Clement

Thrifter Spends $120 on Facebook Marketplace Find, Only to Discover Its True Shocking Value

By Sophie Kaemmerlé

Tick Populations Are Booming Across the U.S. And Displaying ‘Alarming’ New Behavior

By Sophie Kaemmerlé