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Mystery Brown Stains on the Walls? One of These 5 Pests May Be to Blame

By Kaytlyn Smith

Here’s Why You Should Consider Xeriscape Landscaping—and How to Do It—No Matter Where You Live

By Sandi Schwartz

Tools and Equipment You Should Actually Rent, Not Buy (Plus, How to Get Started)

By Meghan Wentland

Extend No Mow May Into Slower Mow Summer

By Lauren Landers

Ask a Pro: I Love My Shade Trees, But Grass Doesn’t Grow Under Them. What Can I Plant (or Do)?

Edited by Sophie Kaemmerlé

9 Ways to Secure and Burglar-Proof Your Windows

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

10 Ways to Keep Frogs From Hopping Into Your Pool

By Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

We Asked 5 BobVila.com Editors to Try Sunday Lawn—and the Results Shocked Every Single One

By Sophie Kaemmerlé, Becky Helzer, Catherine Hiles, Paul Rankin, Jenny Stanley, Daryna Tobey

Pools & Water Features

The Top 2 Reasons Your Pool Is Losing Water, According to Experts

By Kaytlyn Smith

Moving a Shed: How Much It Costs and What to Expect

By Josephine Nesbit

Wondering What to Pour Down the Drain to Kill Roaches? You’ll Want to Rethink Your Approach

By Kaytlyn Smith

Dealing With Your Neighbor’s Weeds: Lawn Care Nightmare, Or Annoying Eyesore?

Not Wild About Wild Hogs? Here Are 7 Ways to Keep Them Out of Your Yard

By Stephanie Mickelson

Road Salt Destroyed My Lawn. What Can I Do to Save It?

Edited by Sophie Kaemmerlé

How to Lay Out a Vegetable Garden for the Best Possible Harvest

By Lauren Landers

7 Mistakes That Cost You Time—and Money—When Redoing Your Floors

By Meghan Wentland

I Plucked 700 Little Rose of Sharon Sprouts, But I Can’t Keep Up—Help!

Edited by Sophie Kaemmerlé

Shop Outdoor Power Tools From John Deere, Craftsman, and Ego at Up to $200 Off at Lowe’s This Weekend

By Perri Kressel

11 Romantic Plants (Other Than Roses) to Add to Your Garden This Year

Deck, Patio & Porch

12 Landscaping Features That Might Annoy Your Neighbors

How to Get Rid of Wasps With Vinegar

By Tony Carrick

The Home Depot Has Free Ryobi Tools in Time for Father’s Day

By Perri Kressel

What to Plant in May for a Blockbuster 2026 Garden

By Audrey Stallsmith

Wayfair Way Day is Here: Save Big on Patio Furniture and Outdoor Essentials

By Perri Kressel

Lowe’s Is Giving Away Free Kobalt Tools Right Now—Here’s How to Get Yours

By Perri Kressel

Who Needs a Yard When You Can Garden on a Roof?

By Sandi Schwartz

Last-Minute Mother’s Day Deals: The Top Deals on Gifts Mom Will Use, Chosen By Bob Vila Moms

By BobVila.com Staff

Cleaning & Organizing

Your Most Common Spring Cleaning Questions, Answered

By Kristen Mosier

How to Blur Your House on Google Maps—And Why You Should Do It ASAP

By Tony Carrick

5 Ways to Tell if You Have Termite Damage or Water Damage (or Both)

Fence Painting Cost: What to Expect and How Much You’ll Pay

By Brie Greenhalgh

Here’s How Much Landscape Curbing Typically Costs

By Sandi Schwartz

What to Do if Your Air Conditioner Is Not Cooling Your Space

By Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

Cleaning & Organizing

9 Tools the Bob Vila Team Swears By for Spring Cleaning

By Perri Kressel

Experts Answer This Age-Old Question About Paint

By Deirdre Mundorf

12 Ways to Wake Up Your Yard in Spring

By Jennifer Noonan, Caitlin Castelaz, BobVila.com Staff

The Home Depot Brought Skelly Back Because We’re Halfway to Halloween—and His New Friends Are Selling Out

By Perri Kressel

15 Companion Plants for Tomatoes—and 5 to Avoid—for Your Best Crop Yet

By Amber Guetebier

12 Simple Ways to Improve Your Piece of Earth

PSA: This Dangerous Hack Claims to Foil Burglars—But It Can Cost You

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

Garage Door Insulation: What to Know Before You Get Started

By Glenda Taylor

New Security Threat Unlocked: Everything to Know About Lock Crunching

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

Yes, Rats Can Absolutely Come Up Toilets—Here’s How, and How to Flush Down the Problem if You See It

By Danielle Fallon-O'Leary

Backup Generators

How Lowe’s Helps You Prepare for Natural Disasters

By Deirdre Mundorf

9 Ways to Thwart Nosy Neighbors and Protect Your Privacy

By Jonathon Bitner Jr.

The Government Is Paying People to Upgrade Their Home Comfort, Here’s Why

By Tony Carrick

Presented By American Standard

12 Kit Homes You Can Actually Buy on Amazon

By Jasmine Harding

Incredible Types of Roses to Consider Planting in Your Home Landscape

By Audrey Stallsmith

These Are the Best Perennials for Shady Spots in Your Yard

By Audrey Stallsmith

Demolition Auction Sales: Deals to Jump On—and Steer Clear Of

By Jeff Vasishta

How to Clean Windows

By Bob Vila, Donna Boyle Schwartz

The 5 Best Spots in Your Home for Plant Starts

By Deirdre Mundorf

15 Companion Plants for Cucumbers—and 5 to Keep Away—for the Best Harvest

By Amber Guetebier

What Is Soil Blocking and Is It Worth It for Home Gardeners?

20 Ways to Get a Better Backyard Today

By Marisa Villarreal

How to Use Vinegar in Laundry: 6 Dos and Don’ts You Need to Know

By Savannah Sher

Easy DIY Projects

The 25 Smartest and Smallest DIYs You Can Do for Your Home

By Glenda Taylor

15 Things You Can Do to Prepare for a Winter Power Outage

By Jennifer Noonan

The Best Time to Start Seeds Indoors for a Thriving Spring Garden

Holidays & Celebrations

The Ultimate Christmas Checklist: 30 Tasks to Get Your Home Ready for the Holidays

By Margaret Foley

Cleaning & Organizing

25 Things to Get Rid of Before 2026

By Steph Coelho, Kat Hodgins, Updated by Teresa Odle

5 Things to Know About Sealing Butcher Block Countertops

By Timothy Dale

6 Reasons Your Outside AC Unit Isn’t Turning On

By Lauren Wingo

Pools & Water Features

How to Close a Pool for the Season

By Michael Franco, Savannah Sher, Margaret Foley