More from Bob Vila Staff (Page 2)

How to Get Rid of Carpet Beetles
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Get Rid of Carpet Beetles and Carpet Beetle Larvae

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila Staff

Dewalt oscillating tool cutting through plywood
Deals

Limited Time Deal! This Editor-Favorite DeWalt Oscillating Tool Kit Is On Sale for $96

By Bob Vila Staff

Woman puts a dirty plate in the dishwasher that's loaded with other dirty silverware and dishes.
Appliances

16 Things You Should Never Put in the Dishwasher

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

11 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Kitchen Sponge
Cleaning

11 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Kitchen Sponge

By Bob Vila Staff

A young person holding flower plant next to garden box.
Lawn & Garden

12 Ways to Wake Up Your Yard in Spring

By Jennifer Noonan, Caitlin Castelaz, Bob Vila Staff

Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for May
DIY

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

By Bob Vila Staff

A stone garden with small waterfalls and bushes with pink flowers.
Curb Appeal

15 Gorgeous Rock Garden Ideas for Your Landscape

By Nicole Shein, Bob Vila Staff

avocado plant care 101 - how to grow avocado plant indoors
DIY

Avocado Plant Care 101

By Audrey Stallsmith, Bob Vila Staff

A soapy yellow dish sponge sits on the edge of a kitchen sink.
Cleaning

How to Clean a Sponge: 3 Ways That Really Work

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila Staff

Man sitting in a window sill, leaning out the window to clean its exterior.
DIY

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

By Bob Vila Staff

Many whiteflies on the undersides of a plant's leaves.
DIY

How to Get Rid of Whiteflies on Plants

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

Metal pipe outdoors surrounded by snow, dripping with icicles.
DIY

How to Thaw Frozen Pipes

By Jennifer Noonan, Tony Carrick, Bob Vila Staff

Close up of condensation on window.
DIY

Why There’s Condensation on Windows in Your Home—and What to Do About It

By Jason Brick, Bob Vila Staff

Women in striped shirt and jeans adjusts thermostat temperature.
Heating

What Temperature Should I Set My Thermostat in Winter?

By Steph Coelho, Bob Vila Staff

overhead shot of woman painting tile floor
DIY

Thinking About Painting Your Tile Floors? Here’s What You Need to Know

By Bob Vila Staff

iStock-1281597360 must do february projects woman organizing closet
DIY

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

By Bob Vila Staff

Uncooked white rice
DIY

17 Things You Can Do with Rice Other Than Eating It

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila Staff

A person learning how to use a caulk gun before applying new caulking around a shower and bathtub.
DIY

How to Use a Caulk Gun

By Rachelle Dragani, Bob Vila Staff

young woman in car behind frozen windshield
DIY

This Cheap, Homemade De-icer Recipe Will Clear Your Frosty Windshield in Minutes

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila Staff

Woman scrubbing the inside of a toilet with a pumice stone.
Bathrooms

How to Clean a Toilet the Right Way (Yes, There’s a Right Way)

By Rachel Elmkies, Bob Vila Staff

Young woman reaching under a sofa to get at some dust
Cleaning

Why Is My House So Dusty? 8 Common Culprits–and What to Do About Them

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

A woman inspects dirty laundry in her kitchen.
Cleaning

How to Get Mold Out of Clothes

By Kat Hodgins, Bob Vila Staff

Woman washes her hands with foamy soap under a running faucet.
Cleaning

How to Make Homemade Foaming Hand Soap

By Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Vila Staff

Colorful flowers and tire pots
DIY

Reinventing the Wheel: 12 Smart New Uses for Old Tires

By Bob Vila Staff

how to kill fleas in carpet
Interior

How to Kill Fleas in Carpets and Area Rugs

By Stacey L. Nash, Bob Vila Staff

Person holding empty cardboard box.
DIY

Online Shoppers: Here’s What to Do With All Those Cardboard Boxes

By Bob Vila Staff

snow blower won't start
DIY

Here’s What to Do When Your Snow Blower Won’t Start

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

Man and woman carrying boxes and household items down a staircase.
DIY

5 Ways to Fix Stairs That Squeak

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila Staff

Does Ring Work With Google Home
Exterior

Solved! Does Ring Work With Google Home?

By Bob Vila Staff

Adorned Christmas Tree, Wreath, and Garland Inside Living Room, Copyspace
Design

How to Put Lights on a Christmas Tree the Right Way

By Kat Hodgins, Bob Vila Staff

Open Shelving Kitchen - Modern Style
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Updating Your Kitchen With Open Shelving

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila Staff

Man holding a string of Christmas lights with a Christmas tree in the background.
Design

How to Fix Christmas Lights: Troubleshooting, Repair, and Maintenance

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila Staff

Retailers You Never Knew Will Recycle Your Old Stuff
DIY

13 Retailers You Never Knew Would Recycle Your Old Stuff

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila Staff

Winter Emergency Supplies Options
Exterior

16 Winter Emergency Supplies You Should Always Keep in Your Car

By Bob Vila Staff

A senior black man in his tool shed
DIY

15 Ways to Get on Board With Pegboard

By Bob Vila Staff

overhead view of round ceramic fountain near landscaped garden
DIY

11 Inventive DIY Fountain Ideas for Your Garden

By Bob Vila Staff

Electric humidity meter held up near window with condensation measures moisture in air.
Heating & Cooling

Solved! This Is Your Home’s Ideal Indoor Humidity Level

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

Beadboard wall in a beautiful home office
DIY

How to Install Beadboard

By Theresa Clement, Mark Clement, Bob Vila Staff

What Size Dehumidifier Do I Need
Appliances

How to Choose a Dehumidifier That’s Right for Your Home

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Timothy Dale, Bob Vila Staff

Two colorful woodpeckers perch on bricks of home, pecking holes in exterior.
Garden Pests

How to Get Rid of Woodpeckers

By Bob Vila Staff

interior of modern home office with grey walls and small desk
Design

The Best Paint Colors for Your Home Office

By Mark Wolfe, Bob Vila Staff

Upscale suburbs with gold course, lake, houses and roof tops
Real Estate

15 of the Cheapest Places to Buy a House in the U.S.

By Andreana Lefton, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

View of neighborhood with fall leaves on the ground
DIY

16 Leaf-Raking Lessons No One Ever Taught You

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

Modern toilet in bathroom
Bathrooms

How to Replace a Toilet Seat in Less Than 30 Minutes

By Joe Provey, Tony Carrick, Bob Vila Staff

The Best Paint for Metal, Solved!
DIY

Solved! What’s the Best Paint for Metal Surfaces?

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila Staff

Couple sitting on stairs in middle of home repair
DIY

25 Easy Home Repairs You Should Never Pay Someone Else to Do

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila Staff

Person putting dryer sheet in an empty mailbox
DIY

15 Handy Uses for Dryer Sheets Around the House

By Bob Vila Staff

Address Numbers Options
Exterior

21 Address Numbers to Count On for Curb Appeal

By Bob Vila Staff

Nice car in dark floored garage
Exterior

9 Garage Floor Options Worth Considering for Your Reno

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila Staff

snow covered city
Design

The Most Extreme Weather Events in U.S. History

By Bob Vila Staff

busy street with people walking through city
Design

The 25 Most Walkable Cities in the United States

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila Staff

Lack Of Sleep Concept. Stressed young African American woman suffering from insomnia, lying in bed and covering face, waking up throughout the night, feeling depressed about start of the working week
DIY

15 Easy Fixes for a Squeaky Bed

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila Staff

7 Cool Inventions That Will Help You Save Money on Your Heating Bill
Energy & Power

7 Cool Inventions That Will Help You Save Money on Your Heating Bill

By Bob Vila Staff

10 Useful Items You Should Keep on Your Nightstand
Bedrooms

10 Useful Items You Should Keep on Your Nightstand

By Bob Vila Staff

The 10 Best AmazonBasics Products for Your Home
Reviews

The 10 Best AmazonBasics Products for Your Home

By Bob Vila Staff

The Best Kitchen Islands Under $500
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Kitchen Islands Under $500

By Bob Vila Staff

The Best Tiny Town in Every State
Design

The Best Tiny Town in Every State

By Bob Vila Staff

Designers Reveal Their Top 10 IKEA Go-Tos
Furniture & Decor

Designers Reveal Their Top 10 IKEA Go-Tos

By Bob Vila Staff

10 Foolproof Flowers Anyone Can Grow
DIY

10 Foolproof Flowers Anyone Can Grow

By Bob Vila Staff

The Best Organizers to Buy for Under $5, $15, and $25
Cleaning

The Best Organizers to Buy for Under $5, $15, and $25

By Bob Vila Staff

Editors’ Picks: 8 Favorite Etsy Stores for One-of-a-Kind Furniture
Furniture & Decor

Editors’ Picks: 8 Favorite Etsy Stores for One-of-a-Kind Furniture

By Bob Vila Staff

11 Low-Cost Buys to Boost a Boring Backyard
Deck, Patio & Porch

11 Low-Cost Buys to Boost a Boring Backyard

By Bob Vila Staff

Bob Vila’s Best DIY Projects for Beginners
DIY

Bob Vila’s Best DIY Projects for Beginners

By Bob Vila Staff

13 Insanely Easy Halloween Projects You Can DIY
Design

13 Insanely Easy Halloween Projects You Can DIY

By Bob Vila Staff