More from Gretchen Heber (Page 2)

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

Creeping Thyme Lawn: An Eco-Friendly Alternative to Turfgrass

By Kat Hodgins, Updated by Gretchen Heber

Gardener planting lettuce seedlings in the garden.
Gardening

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

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila Staff

12 Calming Colors for a Serene Home
Design

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

By Manasa Reddigari, Gretchen Heber

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

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

By Elisia Guerena, Gretchen Heber

10 Kitchen Countertop Materials for Every Budget
Countertops

10 Kitchen Countertop Materials for Every Budget

By Michael Franco, 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

By Bob Vila, Gretchen Heber

How To Get Rid Of Pantry Moths
Interior

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

By Bob Vila, Manasa Reddigari, Gretchen Heber

plants that attract hummingbirds
Lawn & 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.
Landscaping

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.
Appliances

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

By Gretchen Heber

Various potted plants
Lawn & Garden

15 Trees and Shrubs That Thrive in Containers

By Glenda Taylor, Gretchen Heber

Quaint cottage garden with vintage white picket fence and colorful flowers
Lawn & Garden

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
Lawn & Garden

20 Low-Light Houseplants You Can Grow Practically Anywhere

By Jennifer Noonan, Gretchen Heber

Lighting decor macro
Energy & Power

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

By Tony Carrick, Gretchen Heber

Modern clean oven.
Appliances

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

By Katelin Hill, Gretchen Heber

Young couple setting up live tree.
Design

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.
Gardening

USDA Releases Plant Hardiness Zones Map Update for 2023

By Glenda Taylor, Gretchen Heber

A row of houses decorated with bright colored christmas lights.
Design

12 Pro Tips for Hanging Holiday Lights Outdoors

By Gretchen Heber

how to keep squirrels away from pumpkins
Design

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

By Amy Lynch, Gretchen Heber

Lit carved pumpkins on grass
Deck, Patio & Porch

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

By Marisa Villarreal, Gretchen Heber

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

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
Design

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

By Michael Franco, Gretchen Heber

Spider with fall trees in background
Interior

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

By Savannah Sher, Gretchen Heber

overhead view of woman gardner tending to green vegetable plants
Lawn & 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

By Kelsey Savage, Gretchen Heber

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

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

By Alexa Erickson, Gretchen Heber

Young woman enjoying time in her backyard
Exterior

19 Ideas for Better Backyard Privacy

By Jennifer Noonan, Gretchen Heber

16 Foods You Should Never Store in Your Pantry
Interior

16 Foods You Should Never Store in Your Pantry

By Gretchen Heber

Sum flower garden
Lawn & Garden

20 Plants That Thrive Even When Temperatures Rise

By Glenda Taylor, Gretchen Heber

gas vs electric dryer
Appliances

Gas vs. Electric Dryer: Which Is Better?

By Glenda Taylor, Gretchen Heber

Three people in front of fans trying to keep cool
Interior

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
Lawn & Garden

20 Perennials to Plant in the Fall for Beautiful Spring Flowers

By Nina Malkin, Gretchen Heber

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Bedrooms

Solved! How Often Should You Wash Your Sheets?

By Gretchen Heber

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

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
Design

12 LGBTQIA+ Design Pros Who Helped Shape How We Live

By Stacey L. Nash, Gretchen Heber

soundproofing windows
Exterior

5 Smart Tips for Soundproofing Windows

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila, Manasa Reddigari

Backyard horticultural background, 3d rendering
Lawn & Garden

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
Lawn & Garden

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

By Robert Ferguson, Bob Vila, Gretchen Heber

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Lawn & Garden

15 Plants to Grow for a Pest-Proof Yard

By Bob Vila Staff, Gretchen Heber

istock patio_plants_woman watering plants on balcony.
Lawn & Garden

25 Lush Patio Plants for Your Outdoor Seating Area

By Brittany Varano, Gretchen Heber

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Lawn & Garden

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
Gardening

Fiddle Leaf Fig Care

By Lori Lovely, Gretchen Heber

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Gardening

6 Ways to Keep Cut Flowers Fresh Longer

By Jennifer Noonan, Gretchen Heber

14 Surprising But Genius Uses for a Crockpot
Appliances

14 Surprising But Genius Uses for a Crockpot

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Gretchen Heber

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Design

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

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

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila, Manasa Reddigari

things you can grow in an aerogarden
Lawn & Garden

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

By Gretchen Heber

hand pollinate
Lawn & Garden

Why You Should Hand-Pollinate Some of Your Veggies This Year—and How to Do It

By Gretchen Heber

Solved! This Is When to Fertilize the Lawn
DIY

Solved! This Is When to Fertilize the Lawn

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila, Jill Lawrence O’Hara

Soil aeration composting and fertilizing
Lawn & Garden

Want a Bountiful Summer Garden? Do These 3 Quick Things to Your Soil This Weekend

By Gretchen Heber

9 Products to Help You Corral Your Garden Veggies
Lawn & Garden

9 Products to Help You Corral Your Garden Veggies

By Gretchen Heber