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How to NOT Plant a Tree on Arbor Day
Lawn & Garden

You’re Probably Planting Trees Wrong—Here’s How to Do It Responsibly This Arbor Day

By Debbie Wolfe

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DIY

25 Types of Hammers and When to Use Them

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila Staff

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Reviews

The Best Attic Ladders, Reviewed

By Timothy Dale

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DIY

Painting Laminate Cabinets: How to Get Pro Results

By Manasa Reddigari, Tony Carrick

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Interior

How to Get Rid of Static Cling Once and for All

By Deirdre Mundorf

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Interior

How to Splice Wires for Home Electrical Projects

By Robert Ferguson, Bob Vila, Gretchen Heber

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Interior

7 Genius Ways to Disguise Your Appliances

By Kat Hodgins

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Real Estate

The Great Debate: Can You Over Improve a House?

By Jeff Vasishta

Landscaping Ideas Around Trees
Lawn & Garden

The Dos and Don’ts of Landscaping Around Trees

By Glenda Taylor, Mark Wolfe

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DIY

How to Install Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper Like a Pro

By Savannah Sher

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DIY

New to Online Estate Sale Shopping? Here’s How to Get Started

By Nicole Shein

The Home Depot Just Expanded Its Equipment Rental Program—But Should You Rent Your Tools?
DIY

The Home Depot Just Expanded Its Equipment Rental Program—But Should You Rent Your Tools?

By Tom Scalisi

Solved! What is Mortar?
DIY

Solved! What is Mortar?

By Timothy Dale

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DIY

How to Clean Stove Drip Pans Using Products You Already Have in Your Kitchen

By Michelle Ullman

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DIY

DIY Hydroponics 101: All You Need to Know About Growing Plants Without Soil

By Glenda Taylor, Teresa Odle

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DIY

14 Things You Should Never Clean With a Pressure Washer

By Timothy Dale

The Best Lawn Fertilizers Options
Reviews

The Best Lawn Fertilizers

By Amy Lynch, Mark Wolfe

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DIY

How to Dispose of Bleach Safely

By Deirdre Mundorf

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DIY

23 Surprising Hydrogen Peroxide Uses Everyone Should Know

By Andreana Lefton, Savannah Sher

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DIY

Getting a Tax Refund? These Are the Best Home Improvements to Make With $100 to $10,000

By Savannah Sher

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Reviews

Can a Budget-Friendly Compact Circular Saw Get the DIY Job Done? I Put One to the Test

By Glenda Taylor

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DIY

How to Clean a Bathroom Fan

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Compost Bins Options
Reviews

The Best Compost Bins, Tested and Reviewed

By Debbie Wolfe, Jenn Ryan

The Best Pre-Emergent Herbicide Options
Reviews

The Best Pre-Emergent Herbicides, Vetted

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Husqvarna Chainsaw Options
Reviews

The Best Husqvarna Chainsaws You Can Get – Picks from Bob Vila

By Tony Carrick

Why Do We Clean in the Spring?
Interior

Why Do We Clean in the Spring?

By Andreana Lefton

Bare Spots in a Lawn
Lawn & Garden

How to Get to the Root Cause of Bare Spots in a Lawn and Fix Ugly, Patchy Grass

By Amber Guetebier

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Reviews

We Tested a Popular Digital Tape Measure: See How Accurate It Is

By Glenda Taylor

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Lawn & Garden

11 Types of Lawn Weeds and How to Control Them

By Heather Blackmore, Teresa Odle

The Best DeWalt Tools at The Home Depot
Reviews

The 10 Best DeWalt Products to Shop at Home Depot Right Now

By Tom Scalisi

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Lawn & Garden

12 Gardening Mistakes That Are Killing Your Plants

By Cody Calamaio, Teresa Odle

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Real Estate

How to Pack for a Move

By Melissa Graham

14 Potting Bench Plans for Building an Outdoor Garden Prep Space
DIY

14 Potting Bench Plans for Building an Outdoor Garden Prep Space

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Termite Treatment Options
Reviews

The Best Termite Treatments, Vetted

By Timothy Dale

The Best Stihl Chainsaw Options
Reviews

The Best Stihl Chainsaws You Can Get

By Tony Carrick

The Best Toilet Repair Kits Options
Reviews

The Best Toilet Repair Kits, Vetted

By Tony Carrick

The Best Peel-and-Stick Backsplash Options
Reviews

The Best Peel-and-Stick Backsplashes Today

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Rust Converter Options
Reviews

The Best Rust Converters, Vetted

By James Fitzgerald

Dahle Vantage Cutting Mat Review
Reviews

This Heavy-Duty Cutting Mat is Worth Every Penny for DIY Projects

By Debbie Wolfe

Ocoopa Hand Warmer Review
Reviews

Ocoopa H01 PD Pro: Is It Worth It? We Tested it to Find Out!

By Chase Brush

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DIY

How Much Does It Cost to Paint a House Exterior?

By Katie Flannery, Evelyn Auer

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DIY

9 Cabin Plans for Building Your Dream Home Away From Home

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Soil For Succulents Options
Reviews

The Best Soils for Succulents

By Steph Coelho, Savannah Sher

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Lawn & Garden

11 Types of Asian Greens and How to Grow Them

By Audrey Stallsmith

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DIY

Solved! How Long Does Super Glue Take to Dry?

By Deirdre Mundorf

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Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Calla Lilies

By Audrey Stallsmith

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DIY

How to Unclog a Sink Drain

By Tony Carrick

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Interior

7 New Paint Types to Keep Your DIY Life Less Messy

By Deirdre Mundorf

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Interior

8 Easy Tricks for Dirty Paws on Clean Floors

By Deirdre Mundorf

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Lawn & Garden

What Is a Pocket Garden and How Can I Make One?

By Audrey Stallsmith

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Lawn & Garden

10 Ways to Grow Organic on a Shoestring

By Audrey Stallsmith

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DIY

The Best Vinegar for Cleaning: 7 Types of Vinegar Every DIYer Should Know

By Deirdre Mundorf

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DIY

25 Types of Pliers and How to Use Them

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi

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DIY

How to Dispose of a Grill Properly

By Deirdre Mundorf

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Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Saffron—and Save a Bundle Over Buying the Spice

By Amber Guetebier

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DIY

I Used This Hack to Clean My Shower Head and Here’s What Happened

By Phillip Tinner

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DIY

Lose the Drapes: 17 Ways to Dress a Window Without Curtains

By Jennifer Noonan

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Lawn & Garden

How to Dry Mushrooms

By Debbie Wolfe

The Klein ET310 Circuit-Breaker Finder Review
Reviews

Klein ET310 Circuit Breaker Finder Review: Does it Work?

By Tony Carrick

The Best Hard Hats Options
Reviews

The Best Hard Hats, Tested and Reviewed

By Bob Beacham, Tom Scalisi

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Lawn & Garden

This $10 Tool Turned Me Into a Green Thumb—Seriously!

By Jenny Stanley

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Lawn & Garden

14 Lawn Mowing Mistakes Everyone Makes (and How to Fix Them)

By Caitlin Castelaz

How Much Does a Gazebo Cost?
Exterior

How Much Does a Gazebo Cost?

By Sandi Schwartz

Iwiss Crimping Tool Review
Reviews

Iwiss Crimping Tool Review: Does it Work?

By Tom Scalisi