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Ryobi Cordless Sander Review
Reviews

Can You Get the Perfect Finish With the Ryobi Cordless Sander? An Honest Review After Testing

By Glenda Taylor

DeWalt Cordless Hammer Drill Review
Reviews

DeWalt Rotary Hammer Drill Review: Is It Worth It? We Tested it to Find Out!

By Glenda Taylor

How to Tile a Bathroom Wall
Interior

How to Tile a Bathroom Wall

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi

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Lawn & Garden

How to Till a Garden the Right Way

By Amber Guetebier

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Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Morning Glories (and Keep Them Under Control)

By Audrey Stallsmith

Yost Bench Vise Review
Reviews

Is Yost the Best Choice for a Woodworking Vise?

By Glenda Taylor

Klein Tools Vented Hard Hat Review
Reviews

Klein Hard Hat Review: Is this Vented Hard Hat Worth It?

By Tom Scalisi

Stanley Tool Set Review
Reviews

Is This Stanley Tool Set Able to Meet Your Home’s Maintenance Needs?

By Tony Carrick

Does Bleach Kill Bed Bugs
Interior

Solved! Does Bleach Kill Bed Bugs?

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary, Bob Vila

How To Move a Piano
DIY

How To Move a Piano Safely

By Melissa Graham

Fertilizer for New Grass
Lawn & Garden

A Complete Guide to Choosing and Using Fertilizer for New Grass

By Amber Guetebier, Catherine Hiles

The Best Glue for Metal Options
Reviews

The Best Glue for Metal

By Bob Beacham

How Long to Water the Lawn, Solved!
Lawn & Garden

Solved! How Long to Water Your Lawn

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

The Best Time to Plant a Tree, Solved
Lawn & Garden

Solved! The Best Time to Plant a Tree

By Katelin Hill

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Lawn & Garden

20 Totally Free Ways to Start a Garden This Year

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Kat Hodgins

Dishwasher Won’t Turn On
Interior

Solved! Here’s What to Do When the Dishwasher Won’t Turn On

By Katie Flannery

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Lawn & Garden

How to Grow a Three Sisters Garden at Home

By Audrey Stallsmith

The Best Battery Backup Sump Pump Options
Reviews

The Best Battery Backup Sump Pumps

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Beacham

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DIY

How to Get Rid of Brown Recluse Spiders

By Melissa Graham

The Best Cheap Lawn Mower Options
Reviews

The Best Cheap Lawn Mowers, Vetted

By Mark Wolfe

Dead Grass
Lawn & Garden

Solved! Can My Dead Grass Be Saved?

By Brie Greenhalgh

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DIY

How to Knit for Beginners: 6 Key Stitches to Know

By Jasmine Harding

Solved! The Best Time to Spray Fruit Trees
Lawn & Garden

Solved! When Is the Best Time of Year for Spraying Fruit Trees?

By Teresa Odle, Mark Wolfe

DeWalt Cordless Brad Nailer Review
Reviews

DeWalt Cordless Brad Nailer Tested & Reviewed: How Good Is the Popular Trim Tool?

By Glenda Taylor

Bostitch Brad Nailer Review
Reviews

Bostich Brad Nailer Tested & Reviewed: See How The Smart Point Performed

By Glenda Taylor

HK Porter Bolt Cutters Review
Reviews

HK Porter 24-Inch Bolt Cutters Review: Do They Work?

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Hand Tools: Craftsman CMMT99448 102-Piece Mixed Tool Set Review
Reviews

Craftsman 102-Piece Mixed Tool Set Review: Is it Worth It?

By Mark Wolfe

The Best Cobalt Drill Bits Options
Reviews

The Best Cobalt Drill Bits, Tested and Reviewed

By Tony Carrick, Mark Wolfe

The Best Extension Cord Options
Reviews

The Best Extension Cords, Tested and Reviewed

By Andreana Lefton, Mark Wolfe, Tiffany Lewis

The Best Fire Ant Killer Options
Reviews

The Best Fire Ant Killers, Vetted

By Tony Carrick

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Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Creeping Jenny

By Audrey Stallsmith

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DIY

The Top Projects Bob Vila Editors Have Planned for 2023

By Amy Anderson

The Best Packing Tapes Options
Reviews

The Best Packing Tapes You Can Get

By Timothy Dale

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DIY

7 Ways to Clean Behind and Under Every Appliance

By Deirdre Mundorf

A mound of topsoil sits on a green lawn.
Lawn & Garden

How to Hire the Best Garden Soil Delivery Service Near You

By Meghan Wentland

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DIY

How to Reupholster a Couch Like a Pro

By Deirdre Mundorf

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DIY

15 Knitting Patterns for Beginners

By Jasmine Harding

outdoor bench plans
DIY

15 Outdoor Bench Plans You Can Build This Weekend

By Deirdre Mundorf

5 Types of Screwdrivers Every DIYer Should Know
DIY

25 Types of Screwdrivers and How to Use Them

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi

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Interior

5 Ways to Clean a Microwave

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Phillip Tinner

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Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Raspberries

By Audrey Stallsmith

Should I Paint My Kitchen Cabinets
DIY

Should I Paint My Kitchen Cabinets? When It’s Okay To—And When It’s Absolutely Not

By Melissa Graham

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Interior

How to Clean a Fireplace

By Steffani Cameron, Tony Carrick

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DIY

The 10 Loudest Power Tools in Your Workshop

By Theresa Clement

How To Clean A Cookie Sheet
DIY

How to Clean Cookie Sheets

By Rachelle Dragani, Savannah Sher

DIY Bathroom Remodel
DIY

Should You DIY a Bathroom Remodel or Hire a Professional?

By Katie Flannery

Cost of Kitchen Cabinets
Interior

What Is the Cost of Kitchen Cabinets?

By Brie Greenhalgh

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DIY

8 Handy Substitutes for WD-40 Around the House

By Jasmine Harding

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Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Hydrangeas

By Lori Lovely

DIY Deck
Exterior

Building a Basic Deck? Top Tips for DIYers

By Bob Vila

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Lawn & Garden

This Age-Old Winter Gardening Hack Will Save You Time (and Money!) Come Spring

By Audrey Stallsmith

Makita Cordless Circular Saw Review
Reviews

We Tested the 36-Volt Makita Cordless Circular Saw: Did It Make the Cut?

By Glenda Taylor

eTork Digital Torque Wrench Review
Reviews

eTork EC3250 Digital Torque Wrench Review: Is it Worth It?

By Tom Scalisi

Screen Door Security
Exterior

6 Steps to Take for Drastically Improved Screen Door Security

By Meghan Wentland

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DIY

How to Install LED Light Strips

By Timothy Dale

The Best Wood Chisels Option
Reviews

The Best Wood Chisels, Tested

By James Fitzgerald, Chaunie Brusie

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Interior

8 Paint Mistakes That Make Your House Look Dingy (and How to Fix Them)

By Steph Coelho, Rachel Brougham

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DIY

14 Invaluable Tools to Have on Hand When DIY-ing Alone 

By Bob Beacham

porch swing plans
Exterior

12 Porch Swing Plans for Building the Ultimate Outdoor Siesta Spot

By Bob Beacham

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DIY

How to Build an Indoor Planter That Looks Built In

By Theresa Clement

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DIY

How to Add Gold Finish to Items for a New Look

By Kristen Mosier

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DIY

10 Steps to Turn Twin Closets into One Dream Closet

By Sandi Schwartz

demolition tools
DIY

15 Demolition Tools Every DIY Remodeler Should Know

By Tony Carrick

Removed carpet rolls in a pile
DIY

How to Dispose of Carpet Properly

By Sandi Schwartz