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How to Heat a Greenhouse

Composite vs. Wood Decking: Which Is Better?

By Bob Beacham, Paul Rankin

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

By BobVila.com Staff

Furniture & Design

How to Hang a Chair From the Ceiling Safely

By Will Briskin

19 Bathroom Mirror Ideas for Upgrading Your Vanity

Pools & Water Features

Pool Lighting Ideas and Tips to Illuminate Your Outdoor Space

By Kat Hodgins, Updated by Amy Anderson

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

Holidays & Celebrations

What Does a Blue Pumpkin Mean on Halloween?

By Savannah Sher, Updated by Amy Anderson

How to Install Gutter Guards for Hassle-Free Fall Maintenance

By Melissa Graham, Updated by Tony Carrick

This Is the Absolute Best Way to Clean a Couch

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Right Types of Christmas Lights for Indoor and Outdoor Holiday Displays

By Deirdre Mundorf, Updated by Margaret Foley

What Is Permaculture?

By Sandi Schwartz, Gretchen Heber

How to Board Up Your Home’s Windows Before a Hurricane

By Tony Carrick

How to Clean a Faucet Aerator

By Timothy Dale

Solved! Does Salt Kill Weeds?

The Best Way to Clean a Bird Bath

By Deirdre Mundorf

Evaporative Cooler vs. Air Conditioner: What’s the Difference?

By Deirdre Mundorf

How to Fix a Bathroom Sink Stopper

By Timothy Dale

How Long Do Garbage Disposals Last?

By Jeff Keleher

Pools & Water Features

10 Tips for Keeping Your Above-Ground Pool Clean

By Deirdre Mundorf, Updated by Paul Rankin

Repair & Maintenance

My Pressure Washer Won’t Start. How Do I Fix It?

By Melissa Graham

Gopher vs. Groundhog: What’s the Difference?

By Deirdre Mundorf, Updated by Gretchen Heber

22 Shrubs That Can Handle the Heat of Full Sun

By Kat Hodgins, Audrey Stallsmith

Building & Installing

50 Things Every Homeowner Should Know How to Do

By Jennifer Noonan, Kat Hodgins, Caitlin Castelaz

Repair & Maintenance

How to Fix a Cracked Floor Tile Without Replacing It

By Nicole Fallon-Peek, Updated by Theresa Clement

What Are the Tiny Black Bugs in My House Near the Window?

By Nicole Fallon-Peek, Updated by Paul Rankin

How to Keep Wildfire Smoke Out of Your Home

By Deirdre Mundorf

Storage & Organizing

Our Favorite Locking Box Is Nearly Indestructible

By Timothy Dale, Amber Guetebier

11 Ways to Reduce Construction Costs for Your Kitchen Renovation

By Tom Scalisi, Updated by Teresa Odle

How Long Does Spackle Take to Dry?

By Timothy Dale

32 Inspiring Flower Bed Ideas for Yards of Any Size

By Deirdre Mundorf

How to Clean Bird Feeders

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Pros and Cons of Living in an A-Frame House

12 Climbing Vegetables That Are Perfect for Compact Gardens

By Savannah Sher

Plants That Repel Mosquitoes: 18 Picks for a Bug-Free Backyard

By Deirdre Mundorf, Michelle Ullman, Updated by Daryna Tobey

14 Emergency Plumbing Tools All Homeowners Should Have on Hand

By Melissa Graham, Bob Beacham

8 Good Reasons to Participate in Now Mow May

By Rachel Brougham, Updated by Paul Rankin

8 Things You Should Know Before Buying a House With Solar Panels

By Rachel Brougham

8 Planting Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Garden Before it Even Gets Going

By Audrey Stallsmith

Cleaning & Organizing

3 Ways to Steam Clean an Oven

By Deirdre Mundorf, Updated by Margaret Foley

How to Improve Ventilation in Your Attic

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

How to Cut Screws: 5 Easy and Effective Methods

By Bob Beacham, Reviewed by Bob Vila

The Best Ryobi Drills for Your Budget and Needs, Tested

By Tony Carrick

How to Make Chalk Paint: 4 Super-Simple DIY Recipes

By Debbie Wolfe

Can You Run a Generator in the Rain?

By Timothy Dale

Chop Saw vs. Miter Saw: What’s the Difference?

By Bob Beacham, Updated by Paul Rankin

12 Porch Swing Plans for Building the Ultimate Outdoor Hangout

The Best Traeger Grills for Smoking and Grilling, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Stephanie Cronk, Additional research provided by Tony Carrick

7 Signs Your Plants Could Really Use a Grow Light

By Gretchen Heber

Pruning Tomato Plants: 6 Mistakes Most First-Time Gardeners Make

By Lori Lovely, Updated by Gretchen Heber

8 Essential Tools and Materials for Starting Seeds Indoors

By Audrey Stallsmith

30 Things in Your House That Are Attracting Bugs and Rodents

By Savannah Sher, Mark Wolfe

How to Use a Circular Saw

How Secure Is Your Sliding Glass Door?

How to Tighten a Chainsaw Chain

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Timothy Dale

8 Ways You Should Be Using Your Reciprocating Saw

By Timothy Dale

How to Use a Miter Saw to Make Miter and Bevel Cuts

First and Last Frost Dates: What All Home Gardeners Should Know

Bees Are Swarming My Hummingbird Feeder. What Can I Do?

How to Find Your Septic Tank

By Timothy Dale

How to Lubricate a Garage Door to Keep It Moving Smoothly

By Deirdre Mundorf

9 Ways to Melt Ice Without Salt or Ice Melt

By Timothy Dale, Updated by Gretchen Heber

Furniture & Decor

Very Peri: How to Incorporate Pantone’s 2022 Color of the Year Into Your Home’s Decor

By Glenda Taylor

12 Handy Hacks for Lazy Houseplant Parents

By Deirdre Mundorf