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How To's & Quick Tips
March 02, 2023 | Thursday
Got One of These 20 Pests Invading Your Home? This Company's Pros May Be Your Best Bet
Hiring the right company the first time is essential when it comes to pest control: Infestations can worsen quickly (...
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EVELYN AUER
Basement & Garage
March 02, 2023 | Thursday
How Much Does Driveway Repair Cost?
Highlights The typical cost to repair a driveway ranges from $798 to $2,635, with the national average at $1,715. T...
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MEGHAN WENTLAND
Lawn & Garden
March 02, 2023 | Thursday
How Much Does a Wood Fence Cost?
Highlights A wood fence typically costs between $1,763 and $4,416 to install, with homeowners paying a national aver...
By
BRIONNA FARNEY
Tools & Workshop
March 01, 2023 | Wednesday
9 Tools and Strategies You Need for a Remodel, According to General Contractors
Starting a renovation is a big decision. It takes time, planning, money, and the proper tools. This article plans to ...
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TOM SCALISI
Managing Construction
March 01, 2023 | Wednesday
What’s the Difference? Spray Foam Insulation Cost vs. Fiberglass Insulation Cost
Not all insulation is created equal, especially for those who live in particularly hot or cold climates. Two of the m...
By
MELISSA GRAHAM
Lawn & Garden
March 01, 2023 | Wednesday
How to Grow Creeping Jenny
The yellow or chartreuse cultivars of creeping Jenny, such as ‘Aurea’ and ‘Goldilocks’ types, have become popular as ...
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AUDREY STALLSMITH
Lawn & Garden
March 01, 2023 | Wednesday
How Much Does It Cost to Fill In a Pool?
Highlights Filling in a swimming pool has a typical cost range of $2,700 to $19,000, with a national average cost of...
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BRIONNA FARNEY
How To's & Quick Tips
March 01, 2023 | Wednesday
The Top Projects Bob Vila Editors Have Planned for 2023
If your home improvement project list is overwhelming, you’re not alone. Here at Bob Vila, we editors are right there...
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AMY ANDERSON
Doors & Windows
February 28, 2023 | Tuesday
8 Surprising Reasons You Need Security Window Film
Glass can be an amazing building material, but—in many cases—it’s also the weakest link on the exterior of a home. Wh...
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TOM SCALISI
Interior Design
February 28, 2023 | Tuesday
Wayfair's Spring Savings Event Is Here: Take Up to 70% Off Furniture, Decor, and More
Wayfair is one of our favorite one-stop shops for room makeovers, stocking everything from stylish sofas and coffee t...
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PERRI KRESSEL
Tools & Workshop
February 28, 2023 | Tuesday
How to Use a Torque Wrench
Especially important when it comes to car maintenance, a torque wrench tightens bolts to a specific torque level, ens...
By
TIMOTHY DALE
How To's & Quick Tips
February 28, 2023 | Tuesday
7 Types of Drywall Anchors Every Homeowner Should Know
Trying to screw directly into drywall without using any type of drywall anchor is not a good idea. Either the screw w...
By
BOB BEACHAM
Major Systems
February 28, 2023 | Tuesday
The Best Solar Companies in Massachusetts of 2023
Massachusetts doesn’t come to mind as the sunniest state—but it’s ranked 10th in the country for adopting solar power...
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SABRINA SERANI
Major Systems
February 28, 2023 | Tuesday
How Much Does a Perc Test Cost?
Highlights A percolation (perc) test has a typical cost range of $750 to $1,850, with customers nationally paying an...
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ROCHEL MADAY
Bathroom
February 28, 2023 | Tuesday
Solved! What Are Those Tiny Black Bugs in the Bathroom?
Q: For a while, I have been finding tiny black bugs in my bathroom sink. They don’t look like houseflies, gnats, or a...
By
EVELYN AUER
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It’s a trend that's growing in popularity: Houses are shrinking. Homeowners keen on paring down have begun learning how to...
Put your firewood to work! The folks at Studio St. Paul took firewood storage to the next level by burrowing wooden crates...
Not every house is outfitted with an entire mudroom but—as this space designed by Normandy Remodeling proves—you don’t nee...
Ombré, a gradual shift in shading from one color to another, is a hot trend and a great way to add color to a room. Choose...
In today's homes, fireplaces are commonly found in a family room, but historically, they were located in the kitchen, wher...
Take a page from floating book shelves and build boot shelves to make the most of small storage spaces. The cut-out patter...
Oh, what a coat of paint can do—especially a tranquil watercolor shade of blue against pure white. The restful combination...
Wait—don't throw away that old belt! Arranged into large squares or tiles, used leather belts make a uniquely warm and sof...
Chalkboard paint features prominently in this elegant yet unpretentious headboard design. Add a new message daily to reflec...
Using salvaged wood as a wall treatment adds depth and texture that walls often lack. Here, pieces of exterior siding, bar...
The indecisive homeowner need not fret over choosing one (or even two) cabinet colors. The kitchen cabinets in this artist...
If you love the look of an industrial pendant light but can't stand staring at a stark cord, disguise it! A thick jute rop...
Simple and striking, a couple of pieces of "lovingly used" furniture creates a special kind of charm. A weathered chair fo...
First dress up your metal shelves with a coat of paint in an accent color that complements your kitchen decor. Then arrang...
Schlepping hampers to the laundry room becomes a thing of the past with this spacious closet that also houses a stacked wa...
How To: Light a Fire in a Fireplace
At first, it may seem like a foolproof undertaking: You put some wood in the fireplace, light a m...