More from Deirdre Mundorf (Page 2)

Close up of a refrigerator thermometer on a refrigerator shelf.
Interior

These Are the Ideal Temperatures for Your Refrigerator and Freezer

By Deirdre Mundorf

Lennox HVAC installers bringing new HVAC system to homeowner in need.
Heating & Cooling

Lennox and Local HVAC Dealers Install Hundreds of New Heating and Cooling Systems to Help Those in Need

By Deirdre Mundorf

A Kohler standby home generator installed outside of a residence.

With Up to 150 Percent ROI, This Home Amenity Practically Pays for Itself

By Deirdre Mundorf

A pink colonial style home with an American flag attached to the front is shadowed by large trees.
Attics

Is Your House Haunted? Common Ghostly Signs and What They Could Really Mean

By Deirdre Mundorf

Woman sprays a brown couch with cleaning solution.
Cleaning

This Is the Absolute Best Way to Clean a Couch

By Deirdre Mundorf

Hurricane damage in a residential neighborhood.
DIY

10 Ways You Can Help Those Impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton

By Deirdre Mundorf

A man is holding a stack of clothes in one hand and is staring at the clothes on the bed so he can organize the closet behind him.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Organize Your Closet for a Total Wardrobe Makeover

By Deirdre Mundorf

An out-of-focus woman is reclining on a sofa and scrolling through an online shopping app on her smartphone.
Home Safety

12 Signs You’re Being Scammed on Facebook Marketplace

By Deirdre Mundorf

flower bed ideas
Gardening

32 Inspiring Flower Bed Ideas for Yards of Any Size

By Deirdre Mundorf

A white-and-black sits in a custom catio built into the window of a modern home or apartment building.
Building & Installing

10 Catio Plans That Are Purrfect for Indoor Cats

By Deirdre Mundorf

The best bathroom fan option installed in a ceiling
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

Vetted: The Best Bathroom Fans for Moisture and Humidity Control

By Glenda Taylor, Deirdre Mundorf

Citric acid powder in a small glass bowl next to a spray bottle, cloth, and sponge
DIY

8 Ways to Clean Your House With Citric Acid

By Deirdre Mundorf

An olympic diver leaping off a diving board in the Paris Olympics aquatic center.
Design

Home Improvement Takeaways From Paris’ Prep for the Olympics

By Deirdre Mundorf

A green bird bath surrounded by the materials needed to clean it.
DIY

How to Clean a Bird Bath the Right Way

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Retractable Screen Doors Option
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Best Retractable Screen Doors for the Home

By Deirdre Mundorf

he Best Microwave Convection Oven
Appliances

The Best Microwave Convection Ovens for Your Cooking Needs

By Deirdre Mundorf

A residential backyard with a paver patio, outdoor furniture, plants, and more.
Cleaning & Organizing

5 Things You’re Forgetting to Deep Clean in Your Outdoor Space

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Paper Cutter for Craft Projects Option
DIY

The Best Paper Cutters for Crafting Projects, Tested

By Deirdre Mundorf, Glenda Taylor

Two shelves of potted plants at a home improvement center, with a "Clearance" sign hanging from one shelf.
Gardening

The Year’s Best Plant Bargains Are On Now—But Read This Before You Buy

By Deirdre Mundorf

gazebo plans
DIY

8 Gazebo Plans for Building a Shaded Hangout in Your Yard

By Deirdre Mundorf

A woman is carrying boxes with personal belongings in a cluttered living room.
Cleaning & Organizing

50 Ways to Repurpose Your Clutter

By Deirdre Mundorf

A young woman wearing autumn / winter clothes, inside a wooden dome with a geometric design in a forest.
Architecture

Containers, Earthships, and Domes, Oh My! 10 Cool and Quirky House Alternatives

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best American-Made Furniture Brand Options
Design

The Best American-Made Furniture Brands

By Deirdre Mundorf

A Tennessee warbler perches on a feeder.
Lawn & Garden

5 Weird Things From Your Kitchen You Can Feed to Backyard Birds

By Deirdre Mundorf

A group of friends playing a Cornhole bean bag toss game in a backyard of a home.
Lawn & Garden

10 Lawn Game Trends for Backyard Fun

By Deirdre Mundorf

A resilient home exterior with white siding and a metal roof and new windows.
Exterior

Making Your Home More Resilient Can Boost Your Peace of Mind (and Your Resale Value)

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Soundproof Curtains
Design

The Best Soundproof Curtains for a Tranquil Oasis, Tested

By Stacey L. Nash, Additional research provided by Jasmine Harding, Deirdre Mundorf

Woman in blue dress sitting on steps of wooden tiny home of wheels while drinking coffee.
Architecture

Why You Should Consider an Alternative Home

By Deirdre Mundorf

Home Office Essentials
Furniture & Decor

20 Home Office Essentials You Didn’t Know You Needed

By Deirdre Mundorf, Glenda Taylor

Get New Floors for Under 50 dollars
Interior

12 Sneaky Ways to Get New Floors for Under $50

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Steam Cleaner Options
Cleaning Supplies

The Best Steam Cleaners, Tested and Reviewed

By Deirdre Mundorf, Debbie Wolfe

The 18 Best Yeti Cooler Alternatives That Are Cheaper—But Just as Good
Lawn & Garden

The 18 Best Yeti Cooler Alternatives That Are Cheaper—But Just as Good

By Deirdre Mundorf, Jasmine Harding

pergola plans
DIY

13 Pergola Plans for Building the Ultimate Outdoor Living Space

By Deirdre Mundorf

A whole-house air cleaner installed in a residential basement with a graphic overlay that says Bob Vila's 2024 MVPs.
Home Safety

Create a Healthier, Safer Home With These Smart Indoor Projects

By Deirdre Mundorf

A messy garage in summer waiting to be cleaned.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Up the Garage, the Busiest Space of Summer 

By Deirdre Mundorf

A spot of mold growing in the corner of a ceiling.
Cleaning

How to Test for Mold in Your Home in 6 Steps—(Even If You Can’t See It)

By Deirdre Mundorf, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

chicken coop plans
Building & Installing

14 Chicken Coop Plans Perfect for Big or Small Homesteads

By Deirdre Mundorf

A woman is using a digital thermostat to change the air conditioning temperature.
Cooling

This Is the Best AC Temperature for Energy Savings, According to Experts

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Air Conditioner Brands Options
Cooling

The 16 Best Air Conditioner Brands

By Tony Carrick, Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Beacham

A trio of Pride Build Metro Denver volunteers pose behind the framed wall of an in-construction house.
Building & Installing

Habitat for Humanity Raises Funds and Housing for the LGBTQ+ Through Pride Build Events

By Deirdre Mundorf

A woman is using a cordless stick vacuum cleaner to clean a white rug.
Cleaning

7 Types of Vacuums Every Tidy Homeowner Should Know

By Deirdre Mundorf

Garden Hose Storage
Lawn & Garden

Garden Hose Storage: 16 Stylish Solutions

By Jennifer Noonan, Deirdre Mundorf

Black zip ties on a pink table.
Cleaning & Organizing

Yes, It’s Possible to Undo a Zip Tie—Here’s How

By Deirdre Mundorf

A group of carpenter ants are moving across a damaged piece of wood.
DIY

How to Get Rid of Carpenter Ants Safely

By Deirdre Mundorf

A-persons-hands-use-pliers-to-fix-a-kitchen-faucet.
DIY

The 8 Biggest Problems Homeowners Faced Last Year—and Our Best Tips for Avoiding Them in 2024

By Deirdre Mundorf

A spray wand cleaning roof shingles on a residential home.
Exterior

How to Clean Roof Shingles Properly

By Deirdre Mundorf

A man lifts one end of a covered mattress in the process of moving it.
Bedrooms

How to Store a Mattress the Right Way

By Deirdre Mundorf

Ingredients to make DIY Dawn Powerwash, including dish soap, rubbing alcohol, and essential oils.
DIY

Dawn Powerwash Recipe: How to DIY the Ultimate Dish Soap

By Deirdre Mundorf

Small brown mixed-breed dog standing in front of dog pee-stained grass.
DIY

Is Dog Pee Killing Grass in Your Lawn? Here’s How to Fix It

By Deirdre Mundorf

Rain Barrels Picks
Lawn & Garden

17 Rain Barrels That Make Water Conservation Stylish

By Phillip Tinner, Andreana Lefton, Deirdre Mundorf

Two professional movers in blue uniforms move boxes and mattress into a truck.
Moving

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Moving Company

By Deirdre Mundorf

A natural swimming pool in backyard with mountain view.
Exterior

This Unique Swimming Pool Stays Clean Naturally—But It’s Not Maintenance-Free

By Deirdre Mundorf

Volunteer of Rebuilding Together stands with Barbara Bischoff in front of her Illinois home.
Bathroom Remodeling

Chicago Woman Keeps Her Home Thanks to National Rebuilding Day: See What’s Happening in Your Community

By Deirdre Mundorf

Mother and child sitting on staircase with book.
Architecture

9 Types of Stairs to Consider for Your Next Remodel

By Deirdre Mundorf

What our Readers Bought in March
Lawn & Garden

The 25 Items Our Readers Bought in March

By Deirdre Mundorf

A-diverse-group-of-young-people-hold-signs-that-read-There-is-no-planet-B.
Design

The Upside of Earth Day: Good News You Might Not Have Heard About Climate Change Action

By Deirdre Mundorf

A multigenerational group of people wearing matching green t-shirts work together to plant a tree.
Design

The Story Behind Arbor Day—And 6 Local Celebrations That Have Us Green With Envy

By Deirdre Mundorf

15 Spring Cleaning Must-Haves Under $15
Interior

22 Spring-Cleaning Must-Haves—Starting at Just $5

By Savannah Sher, Deirdre Mundorf

Woman looking at dark painted wall with paint roller in hand.
DIY

Experts Answer This Age-Old Question About Paint

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Generator Brand Options
Backup Generators

The 18 Best Generator Brands

By Tony Carrick, Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Beacham

Flowering common chickweed growing outdoors.
Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Chickweed Naturally

By Deirdre Mundorf

Lowe’s store associates went door-to-door in Little Rock, Arkansas, to pass out supplies and help residents clean up.
Backup Generators

How Lowe’s Helps You Prepare for Natural Disasters

By Deirdre Mundorf

A person holding a spray bottle with a clear liquid inside.
DIY

Does Peppermint Oil Repel Bugs? Here’s What Experts Say

By Patricia Fetter, Deirdre Mundorf

The 20 Best Lawn Care Products for a Lush and Healthy Lawn
Lawn & Garden

The 20 Best Lawn Care Products for a Lush and Healthy Lawn

By Deirdre Mundorf