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DIY

How to Get Gum Out of Carpet

By Manasa Reddigari, Updated by Paul Rankin

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Interior

What’s Making Holes in My Clothes?

By Sandi Schwartz

A homeowner inspecting a section of flooring that appears to have mold growth.
Interior

Has That Mold Always Been There? A Guide to Recognizing Stains

By Deirdre Mundorf

How to Drain a Washing Machine
DIY

How to Drain a Washing Machine

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

A hand with a green rubber glove washes a window sill with mold using a paper towel.
Interior

How to Clean Mold on a Windowsill

By Melissa Graham, Updated by Tony Carrick

Woman removed faucet aerator from bathroom sink with wrench, which is next to sink.
DIY

How to Clean a Faucet Aerator

By Timothy Dale

Young woman blowing her nose with a tissue at home on her couch.
Interior

Why Am I Suddenly Allergic to My House?

By Sandi Schwartz

The Best Drain Cleaners
Reviews

The Best Drain Cleaners of 2025, Tested for Effectiveness and Value

By Manasa Reddigari, Timothy Dale

The Best Multi-Purpose Steam Cleaners Options
Reviews

The Best Multi-Purpose Steam Cleaners of 2025 for Sanitizing, Tested

By Timothy Dale

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DIY

25 Things to Get Rid of Before 2025

By Steph Coelho, Kat Hodgins, Updated by Teresa Odle

Exterior white vent of a clothes dryer on a house with light blue siding.
DIY

How to Install a Dryer Vent

By Michael Franco

Young women's feet crossed at the edge of a white freestanding bathtub
DIY

How to Clean a Bathtub

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Kelly Weimert

Modern open plan apartment kitchen and dining room interior with marble countertop in kitchen.
Interior

How to Clean Marble Surfaces Properly

By Bob Vila, Susan Pevaroff Berschler, Updated by Timothy Dale

A hand is wiping dust off window blinds.
Interior

How to Get Rid of Dust: 20 Simple Home Cleaning Tips

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Jennifer Noonan

A happy woman keeps her home clean by wiping off the kitchen table. with a rag and a sprayer.
Interior

Professional Cleaners Reveal 5 Secrets to Get the Cleanest Home Yet

By Sandi Schwartz

Woman looks puzzled as she looks into top-load washing machine.
Interior

Washing Machine Smells: Common Causes and Easy Fixes

By Deirdre Mundorf, Jill Lawrence O’Hara, Bob Vila

Woman doing laundry with the LG WashTower

Washer-Dryer Combo Design Leaps Forward in LG’s Newest High-Tech Space-Saver

By Katie Barton

Using a broom to dust a popcorn ceiling.
Interior

How to Clean a Popcorn Ceiling

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

A homeowner reaches a vacuum across the ceiling to clean up bugs inside a house.
Interior

Can Bugs Be Vacuumed?

By Lori Lovely

A group of the best handheld steam cleaners together before testing
Reviews

This Handheld Steam Cleaner Makes Cleaning Multiple Surfaces Fast and Easy

By Katie Barton, Shannon Lee, Bob Beacham