More from Gretchen Heber (Page 2)

A person is pushing a lawn mower on a lawn to shred leaves for mulch.

DIY

Why Mulching Leaves Is Better Than Raking Them Why Mulching Leaves Is Better Than Raking Them

By Jennifer Noonan, Updated by Gretchen Heber

Woman wearing gloves planting a garden on a sunny day.

30 Low-Maintenance Plants for Your Easiest Garden Ever 30 Low-Maintenance Plants for Your Easiest Garden Ever

By Bob Vila Staff, Updated by Gretchen Heber

Mature woman in blue shirt prunes a tomato plant.

DIY

Pruning Tomato Plants: 6 Mistakes Most First-Time Gardeners Make Pruning Tomato Plants: 6 Mistakes Most First-Time Gardeners Make

By Lori Lovely, Updated by Gretchen Heber

A furnished living room with natural light.

11 Genius Storage Ideas and Design Tips for Small-Space Living 11 Genius Storage Ideas and Design Tips for Small-Space Living

By Elizabeth Arnold, Updated by Gretchen Heber

A stepping stone path in a garden in surrounded with flowering creeping thyme.

Creeping Thyme Lawn: An Eco-Friendly Alternative to Turfgrass Creeping Thyme Lawn: An Eco-Friendly Alternative to Turfgrass

By Kat Hodgins, Updated by Gretchen Heber

Gardener planting lettuce seedlings in the garden.

The 16 Easiest-to-Grow Vegetables for Novice Gardeners The 16 Easiest-to-Grow Vegetables for Novice Gardeners

By Jennifer Noonan, Gretchen Heber

How to Get Rid of Carpet Beetles

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Get Rid of Carpet Beetles and Carpet Beetle Larvae How to Get Rid of Carpet Beetles and Carpet Beetle Larvae

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila Staff

12 Calming Colors for a Serene Home

12 Calming Colors for a Serene Home 12 Calming Colors for a Serene Home

By Katie Nolan, Gretchen Heber

15 Affordable Landscaping Projects You Can DIY in a Day

DIY

15 Affordable Landscaping Projects You Can DIY in a Day 15 Affordable Landscaping Projects You Can DIY in a Day

By Manasa Reddigari, Gretchen Heber

19 Home and Garden Brands That Were Born in the U.S.A.

19 Home and Garden Brands That Were Born in the U.S.A. 19 Home and Garden Brands That Were Born in the U.S.A.

By Elisia Guerena, Gretchen Heber

Woman stands in front of a table with a bucket, vinegar, dish soap and other supplies, cleaning a paint brush.

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Paint Brushes the Right Way How to Clean Paint Brushes the Right Way

By Bob Vila, Gretchen Heber

How To Get Rid Of Pantry Moths

How to Get Rid of Pantry Moths How to Get Rid of Pantry Moths

By Bob Vila, Gretchen Heber

Handsome young man indoors cleaning a black-paned window.

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Scratches From Glass: DIY Hacks That Work How to Remove Scratches From Glass: DIY Hacks That Work

By Bob Vila, Manasa Reddigari, Gretchen Heber

plants that attract hummingbirds

30 Gorgeous Plants That Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden 30 Gorgeous Plants That Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden

By Michelle Ullman, Lori Lovely, Gretchen Heber

Lovely mulch and stone pathway bordered by pine straw mulch.

9 Things to Know About Using Pine Straw Mulch in Your Yard 9 Things to Know About Using Pine Straw Mulch in Your Yard

By Mark Wolfe, Gretchen Heber

Hand turning on self-clean function on white oven.

How to Use the Self-Cleaning Mode on Your Oven How to Use the Self-Cleaning Mode on Your Oven

By Manasa Reddigari, Gretchen Heber

Swarm of gnats.

DIY

How to Get Rid of Gnats, Indoors and Out How to Get Rid of Gnats, Indoors and Out

By Gretchen Heber

Various potted plants

15 Trees and Shrubs That Thrive in Containers 15 Trees and Shrubs That Thrive in Containers

By Glenda Taylor, Gretchen Heber

Quaint cottage garden with vintage white picket fence and colorful flowers

20 Pretty Plants That Will Make Your Garden Smell Great 20 Pretty Plants That Will Make Your Garden Smell Great

By Gretchen Heber, Katelin Hill

low light house plants woman potting spider plant room full of plants

20 Low-Light Houseplants You Can Grow Practically Anywhere 20 Low-Light Houseplants You Can Grow Practically Anywhere

By Jennifer Noonan, Gretchen Heber

Lighting decor macro

Types of Light Bulbs and Light Bulb Shapes Every Homeowner Should Know Types of Light Bulbs and Light Bulb Shapes Every Homeowner Should Know

By Gretchen Heber, Theresa Clement

Flying Pipistrelle bat (Pipistrellus pipistrellus) action shot of hunting animal on wooden attic of city church. This species is know for roosting and living in urban areas in Europe and Asia.

DIY

How to Get Rid of Bats—and Keep Them Away for Good How to Get Rid of Bats—and Keep Them Away for Good

By Tony Carrick, Gretchen Heber

Modern clean oven.

How to Clean the Glass on Your Oven Door How to Clean the Glass on Your Oven Door

By Jennifer Noonan, Gretchen Heber

How to Get Rid of Mealybugs

DIY

How to Get Rid of Mealybugs on Indoor and Outdoor Plants How to Get Rid of Mealybugs on Indoor and Outdoor Plants

By Katelin Hill, Gretchen Heber

Young couple setting up live tree.

How Long Does a Christmas Tree Last? How Long Does a Christmas Tree Last?

By Manasa Reddigari, Gretchen Heber

GIF of 2012 and 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone maps showing the differences between the maps.

USDA Releases Plant Hardiness Zones Map Update for 2023 USDA Releases Plant Hardiness Zones Map Update for 2023

By Glenda Taylor, Gretchen Heber

A row of houses decorated with bright colored christmas lights.

12 Pro Tips for Hanging Holiday Lights Outdoors 12 Pro Tips for Hanging Holiday Lights Outdoors

By Gretchen Heber

how to keep squirrels away from pumpkins

Solved! How to Keep Squirrels Away From Pumpkins Solved! How to Keep Squirrels Away From Pumpkins

By Nina Malkin, Gretchen Heber

How To Fix A Stuck Zipper

DIY

How to Fix a Stuck Zipper How to Fix a Stuck Zipper

By Amy Lynch, Gretchen Heber

Lit carved pumpkins on grass

Deck, Patio & Porch

How to Preserve Pumpkins Without Harming Wildlife How to Preserve Pumpkins Without Harming Wildlife

By Gretchen Heber, Manasa Reddigari

Shot of a young woman sniffing a clean load of laundry

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Make Your Own Laundry Detergent How to Make Your Own Laundry Detergent

By Marisa Villarreal, Gretchen Heber

Rear view of Mature housewife standing while preparing for cleaning at home.

18 Spots in Your Home You Probably Never Clean—But Definitely Should 18 Spots in Your Home You Probably Never Clean—But Definitely Should

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Gretchen Heber

Young kids trick or treating at night during Halloween

The 24 Best Cities in the U.S. for Trick-or-Treating The 24 Best Cities in the U.S. for Trick-or-Treating

By Manasa Reddigari, Gretchen Heber

young woman squatting in kitchen and loading a dishwasher

DIY

How to Load a Dishwasher the Right Way How to Load a Dishwasher the Right Way

By Michael Franco, Gretchen Heber

Spider with fall trees in background

13 Fall Bugs That Are Invading Your Home—and What to Do About Them 13 Fall Bugs That Are Invading Your Home—and What to Do About Them

By Andreana Lefton, Gretchen Heber

Ginger root with green sprout on a wooden background. Close up.

DIY

How to Grow Ginger at Home How to Grow Ginger at Home

By Savannah Sher, Gretchen Heber

overhead view of woman gardner tending to green vegetable plants

15 Things to Plant Now for Your Fall Vegetable Garden 15 Things to Plant Now for Your Fall Vegetable Garden

By Steph Coelho, Gretchen Heber

workers planted flower bulbs in town park

DIY

How to Plant Bulbs in Fall How to Plant Bulbs in Fall

By Kelsey Savage, Gretchen Heber

Close up of human hands, sowing chilli pepper seeds in eggshells and carton.

How to Save Seeds How to Save Seeds

By Jennifer Noonan, Gretchen Heber

Backhoe digging for a residential swimming pool

DIY

13 Home Improvements You Might Make That Your Neighbors Will Probably Hate 13 Home Improvements You Might Make That Your Neighbors Will Probably Hate

By Alexa Erickson, Gretchen Heber

Young woman enjoying time in her backyard

19 Ideas for Better Backyard Privacy 19 Ideas for Better Backyard Privacy

By Jennifer Noonan, Gretchen Heber

16 Foods You Should Never Store in Your Pantry

16 Foods You Should Never Store in Your Pantry 16 Foods You Should Never Store in Your Pantry

By Gretchen Heber

The 12-Inch Farm: 12 Foods You Can Easily Grow in Containers

The 12-Inch Farm: 12 Foods You Can Easily Grow in Containers The 12-Inch Farm: 12 Foods You Can Easily Grow in Containers

By Gretchen Heber

Sum flower garden

20 Plants That Thrive Even When Temperatures Rise 20 Plants That Thrive Even When Temperatures Rise

By Glenda Taylor, Gretchen Heber

gas vs electric dryer

Gas vs. Electric Dryer: Which Is Better? Gas vs. Electric Dryer: Which Is Better?

By Glenda Taylor, Gretchen Heber

Three people in front of fans trying to keep cool

15 Clever Hacks to Help You Beat the Summer Heat 15 Clever Hacks to Help You Beat the Summer Heat

By Nina Malkin, Gretchen Heber

Colorful garden flower - Multi color Flora background landscape plant and flower blooming spring garden

20 Perennials to Plant in the Fall for Beautiful Spring Flowers 20 Perennials to Plant in the Fall for Beautiful Spring Flowers

By Nina Malkin, Gretchen Heber

view from end of bed with wood frame baseboard with pink sheets and pillowcases

Solved! How Often Should You Wash Your Sheets? Solved! How Often Should You Wash Your Sheets?

By Gretchen Heber

What Are Assassin Bugs? All You Need to Know About These Beneficial Bugs

What Are Assassin Bugs, and Do I Want Them in My Garden? What Are Assassin Bugs, and Do I Want Them in My Garden?

By Glenda Taylor, Nina Malkin, Gretchen Heber

Interior decor with rainbow framed artwork

12 LGBTQIA+ Design Pros Who Helped Shape How We Live 12 LGBTQIA+ Design Pros Who Helped Shape How We Live

By Stacey L. Nash, Gretchen Heber

soundproofing windows

5 Smart Tips for Soundproofing Windows 5 Smart Tips for Soundproofing Windows

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila, Manasa Reddigari

Backyard horticultural background, 3d rendering

12 Lush Landscaping Ideas for a Hilly Backyard 12 Lush Landscaping Ideas for a Hilly Backyard

By Jennifer Noonan, Gretchen Heber

Trench is dug to lay new pipe tubing to drain water away from the home

10 DIY Yard Drainage Solutions to Protect Your Home’s Foundation 10 DIY Yard Drainage Solutions to Protect Your Home’s Foundation

By Bob Vila Staff, Gretchen Heber

how to splice wires

DIY

How to Splice Wires for Home Electrical Projects How to Splice Wires for Home Electrical Projects

By Robert Ferguson, Bob Vila, Gretchen Heber

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15 Plants to Grow for a Pest-Proof Yard 15 Plants to Grow for a Pest-Proof Yard

By Bob Vila Staff, Gretchen Heber

istock patio_plants_woman watering plants on balcony.

25 Lush Patio Plants for Your Outdoor Seating Area 25 Lush Patio Plants for Your Outdoor Seating Area

By Brittany Varano, Gretchen Heber

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The 25 Best Plants for Hanging Baskets The 25 Best Plants for Hanging Baskets

By Kelsey Savage, Gretchen Heber

fiddle leaf fig care - how to grow and care for fiddle leaf fig houseplant

Fiddle Leaf Fig Care Fiddle Leaf Fig Care

By Lori Lovely, Gretchen Heber

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6 Ways to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh Longer 6 Ways to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh Longer

By Jennifer Noonan, Gretchen Heber

14 Surprising But Genius Uses for a Crockpot

14 Surprising But Genius Uses for a Crockpot 14 Surprising But Genius Uses for a Crockpot

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Gretchen Heber

iStock-1288544405 types of christmas tree picking tree on a farm

The 7 Best Types of Christmas Trees for Your Home The 7 Best Types of Christmas Trees for Your Home

By Jennifer Noonan, Gretchen Heber

how to install a light fixture

Building & Installing

How to Install a Light Fixture How to Install a Light Fixture

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila, Kit Stansley

Achieving Privacy with a Window in the Shower

Bathroom Design

Solved! How to Improve Privacy When You Have a Window in the Shower Solved! How to Improve Privacy When You Have a Window in the Shower

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila, Manasa Reddigari

things you can grow in an aerogarden

11 Things You Didn’t Know You Can Grow in an AeroGarden 11 Things You Didn’t Know You Can Grow in an AeroGarden

By Gretchen Heber

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