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Woman uses sharpening stone to sharpen one blade of a scissor.
Repair & Maintenance

How to Sharpen Scissors

By Jennifer Noonan

How to Remove Rust From Metal: 8 Effective Methods
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How to Remove Rust From Metal: 8 Effective Methods

By Bob Vila

Person wearing work gloves prepares to add foam rubber insulation to window overlooking a parking lot.
Repair & Maintenance

15 Types of Weatherstripping to Help Cut Energy Costs

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

6 Glues Can Bond Metal to a Variety of Materials
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These 6 Glues Can Bond Metal to a Variety of Materials

By Bob Beacham

Covering outdoor plants with a hoop frame and a tarp shelter.
Repair & Maintenance

40 Tasks Homeowners Should Finish Before the First Frost

By Michelle Ullman, Caitlin Castelaz, Theresa Clement

A group of the best exterior wood stains in front of a garage door before testing.
Repair & Maintenance

We Put the Best Exterior Wood Stains Through 40 Hours of Testing to Find the Top Picks

By Tony Carrick, Additional research provided by Tom Scalisi

A DIYer painting exterior trim in the fall.
Repair & Maintenance

5 Home Improvements I’m Making for Under $100 This Fall

By Kathleen Corlett

A group of the best carpet cleaners before testing.
Repair & Maintenance

The Best Carpet Cleaners for Busy Households, Tested

By Michelle Larson, Amber Guetebier, Debbie Wolfe, Additional research provided by Timothy Dale

The Best Micro-Mesh Gutter Guards of 2024 for Keeping Your Gutters Clear, Tested
Repair & Maintenance

The Best Micro-Mesh Gutter Guards of 2024 for Keeping Your Gutters Clear, Tested

By Tony Carrick

Woman in rubber gloves leans over a kitchen sink full of soapy water, wondering why water does not go down drain.
Repair & Maintenance

The Dos and Don’ts of Clearing a Clogged Sink

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Hands using a putty knife to spread Bondo original filler on edge of MDF panel.
Repair & Maintenance

Bondo Is a Do-It-All Repair Material—So Why Don’t All Pros Like It?

By Timothy Dale

A woman's hands clean the surface of a granite countertop.
Repair & Maintenance

How to Seal Granite Countertops

By Steffani Cameron, Phillip Tinner, Updated by Gretchen Heber

Person using pliers to splice electrical wires.
Repair & Maintenance

How to Splice Wires for Home Electrical Projects

By Robert Ferguson, Bob Vila, Gretchen Heber

A DIYer using a caulking gun to seal bathroom fixtures with a graphic overlay that says Tool Tutorial.
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How to Use a Caulk Gun

By Rachelle Dragani, Bob Vila Staff

Troubleshoot a Smoky Fireplace with These Tips
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Why Is There Fireplace Smoke in My Home?

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

Moss growing on a slate roof.
Repair & Maintenance

How to Remove Moss From a Roof

By Bob Vila, Margaret Foley

Containers of joint compound and spackle with a putty knife and drywall tape.
Repair & Maintenance

Joint Compound vs. Spackle: What’s the Difference? 

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

Round water stains, as from glassware, on a wood table.
Repair & Maintenance

How to Remove Water Stains From Wood

By Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Vila

A group of the best concrete crack fillers together on cement before undergoing testing.
Repair & Maintenance

The Best Concrete Crack Fillers for DIY Repairs, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Tom Scalisi

A man is caulking an interior window with a caulking gun.
Repair & Maintenance

The Dos and Don’ts of Caulking Windows

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement