News (Page 9)

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

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How to Use a Shop Vac to Clean Up Wet Messes

By Tom Scalisi, Updated by Theresa Clement

Skills & Techniques

How to Test Air Quality in Your Home

By Stacey L. Nash

Building & Installing

14 Potting Bench Plans for Building an Outdoor Garden Prep Space

By Deirdre Mundorf

How to Sharpen Loppers—and Why You Should

By Glenda Taylor

How to Move a Hot Tub

By Timothy Dale

Vermiculite vs. Perlite: What’s the Difference?

By Audrey Stallsmith, Teresa Odle

Holidays & Celebrations

How to Put Lights on a Christmas Tree the Right Way

By Kat Hodgins, BobVila.com Staff

Home Technology

Ultrasonic vs. Evaporative Humidifier: Which Is Better?

By Deirdre Mundorf

Expecting Overnight Guests for the Holidays? Here’s Where to Put Them

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Updated by BobVila.com Staff

17 DIY Shed Plans Perfect for Garden Storage, She Sheds, Studios, and More

By Steph Coelho

Lawn Care & Gardening

What to Do About Dog Vomit Slime Mold

By Deirdre Mundorf, Updated by Gretchen Heber

Lighting & Electrical

12 Home Office Lighting Ideas for a More Productive Workspace

By Jasmine Harding

Building & Installing

11 DIY Greenhouse Plans for Gardeners on a Budget

By Deirdre Mundorf

Faced vs. Unfaced Insulation: Which Is Best for Your Home?

By Timothy Dale, Theresa Clement

Appliances & Cookware

The Best Kitchen Appliance Brands of 2026

By Timothy Dale

Lighting & Electrical

Why Won’t My GFCI Outlet Reset?

By Nicole Fallon-Peek

How to Keep Geese Out of Your Yard

By Deirdre Mundorf, Updated by Paul Rankin

How to Winterize Your Lawn Mower

By Bob Beacham, Updated by Tony Carrick

Building & Installing

What Is the Frost Line and How Deep Does it Go?

By Timothy Dale

7 Types of Plant Covers That’ll Protect Tender Trees and Shrubs From the Cold

By Steph Coelho, Updated by Daryna Tobey

How to Keep Squirrels Away From Pumpkins

By Nina Malkin, Gretchen Heber

Things You Can (and Can’t) Put on Your Septic System’s Leach Field

By Timothy Dale

How to Clean Mold on a Windowsill

By Melissa Graham, Updated by Tony Carrick

9 Creative Ways to Heat Your Pool This Summer

By Tony Carrick

Skills & Techniques

How to Remove Hot Glue

By Kristen Mosier

Cleaning & Organizing

8 Things You Should Never Put in the Washing Machine

By Alexa Erickson

8 Things to Do Right Now to Get Your Basement Tornado-Ready

6 Ways to Keep Ants Out of Hummingbird Feeders

By Savannah Sher

Easy DIY Projects

How to Use a Glue Gun for Crafting and Home DIY

By Kristen Mosier

4 Ways to Get Fungus Gnats Off Your Plants ASAP

By Audrey Stallsmith, Phillip Tinner

Painting & Finishing

Should I Paint My Kitchen Cabinets? Consider These 5 Things First

By Melissa Graham, Updated by Theresa Clement

How to Hang Outdoor String Lights

By Savannah Sher, Tony Carrick, Updated by Daryna Tobey

How to Split Hostas

By Steph Coelho

Building & Installing

8 Tips for Installing a Window Air Conditioning Unit

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

Furniture & Decor

Solved! This Is the Best Time to Buy Furniture

By Savannah Sher

Creeping Thyme Lawn: An Eco-Friendly Alternative to Turfgrass

By Kat Hodgins, Updated by Gretchen Heber

Bob Vila’s 75 Best Tips for Homeowners

By BobVila.com Staff

Updating Kitchen Countertops With Contact Paper: What to Know

By Savannah Sher, Updated by Paul Rankin

Painting & Finishing

Can You Paint Over Mold?

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer, Updated by Paul Rankin

7 Things to Know About Hugelkultur Gardening

By Nicole Shein

How to Stain Pressure-Treated Wood

What Do the Three Numbers on Fertilizer Bags Mean?

By Mark Wolfe, Teresa Odle

4 Fixes for a Door That Won’t Latch

By Timothy Dale

Why Is My House so Humid?

By Melissa Maynard de Kerch, Evelyn Auer, Updated by Teresa Odle

Understanding USDA Plant Hardiness Zones

By Glenda Taylor, Gretchen Heber

Guide to Using Pine Straw Mulch

By Mark Wolfe, Updated by Gretchen Heber

Outdoor Kitchens

How to Start a Charcoal Grill

By Kat Hodgins, Tom Scalisi

Does Vinegar Really Kill Weeds?

By Meghan Wentland

13 Ideas for a Vegetable Garden With Serious Curb Appeal

By Savannah Sher

Deck, Patio & Porch

Deck Railing Height and Code Requirements

By Nicole Fallon-Peek, Updated by Theresa Clement

Why You Should Take Down Your Backyard Bird Feeder—at Least for Now

By Stacey L. Nash

Got Weeds? This is the Best Time to Apply Pre-Emergent Herbicide

By Glenda Taylor

How to Get Rid of Chiggers in Your Yard

By Nicole Shein

You’re Probably Harvesting Your Herbs Wrong—Here’s How to Do it Correctly for Maximum Yield

Painting & Finishing

What Causes Paint Bubbling on a Wall—and How You Can Fix It

By Bob Vila, Updated by Evelyn Auer

Heating & Cooling

MERV Ratings: What Do They Mean?

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

Repair & Maintenance

Why is My Dehumidifier Not Working?

By Glenda Taylor

Repair & Maintenance

Why Is My Smoke Detector Beeping?

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

What to Do If a Bird Flies Into Your House

By Marisa Villarreal, Bob Vila

Grout Repair: A Step-By-Step Guide for DIYers

By Katie Flannery

Holiday Decorations

The Best Solar Flagpole Lights for 24/7 Flag Display, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

How to Get Rid of Crickets

By Brenda Silva, BobVila.com Staff

How to Get Rid of Clover

Spotted Lanternfly Eggs Are Hatching Soon—Here’s What You Should Do

By Debbie Wolfe, Teresa Odle