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The 5 Best Kitchen Flooring Options
Interior

The 5 Best Kitchen Flooring Options for Your Remodel

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Paint Wall Or Trim First
DIY

Solved! Which Comes First: Painting the Wall or Trim?

By Bob Vila, Katie Nolan

Heat Tape Freeze Protection
Interior

Heat Tape: A Fast and Low-Cost Way to Prevent Frozen Pipes

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

13 Decisions Homeowners Never Regret
DIY

13 Decisions Homeowners Never Regret

By Debra Immergut

The 3 Key Steps to Painting Concrete Floors
DIY

3 Key Steps to a Concrete Floor Refresh

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Fix a Hole in the Wall
DIY

3 Fixes for a Hole in the Wall

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara

How to Fix and Prevent Wallpaper Peeling
DIY

Solved! How to Fix and Prevent Wallpaper Peeling

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Change a Furnace Filter
Interior

Change Filters Frequently to Optimize Furnace Efficiency

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How Often You Should Clean Your Air Vents
Interior

5 Things to Know Before Cleaning Your Home’s Air Ducts

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Ideal Light Switch Height, Solved!
DIY

Solved! How High to Install a Light Switch

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Remove a Doorknob - With Hidden Screws
DIY

How To: Remove and Replace a Doorknob

By Bob Vila

How to Paint Laminate Countertops - Outdated Kitchen
DIY

How to Paint Laminate Countertops

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

5 Types of Plumbing Pipes Found in Old and New Homes
Interior

5 Types of Plumbing Pipes You’ll Find in Homes

By Glenda Taylor

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Shower Drain
DIY

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Shower Drain

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Texture a Ceiling - Dining Room
Interior

How To: Texture a Ceiling

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

This One Crop Could Give You Your Best Vegetable Garden Yet
Lawn & Garden

This One Crop Could Give You Your Best Vegetable Garden Yet

By Steph Coelho

6 Tips for Painting Over Oil-Based Paint
DIY

Solved! The Rules for Painting Over Oil-Based Paint

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

15 Ways to Clean Your House Like a Pro
Interior

15 Ways to Clean Your House Like a Pro

By Glenda Taylor

Swiss chard seedlings
Lawn & Garden

What Is the No-Dig Gardening Method, and Why You Should Try it This Spring

By Mark Wolfe

15 Safety Essentials That Most Homes Are Missing
DIY

15 Safety Essentials That Most Homes Are Missing

By Jennifer Noonan

10 Things You Can’t Clean With All-Purpose Cleaner
Interior

10 Things You Can’t Clean With All-Purpose Cleaner

By Savannah Sher

spray foam vase
DIY

Stop and Read This Before You Dress Up Furnishings with Spray Foam

By Glenda Taylor

12 Landscaping Problems Your Extension Service Can Help You Solve
Lawn & Garden

12 Landscaping Problems Your Extension Service Can Help You Solve

By Steph Coelho

How to Paint Aluninum
DIY

How To: Paint Aluminum

By Bob Vila

CGardner-Screws
DIY

How To: Choose the Right Screw for the Right Job

By Chris Gardner, Bob Vila

How to Make a Picture Frame
DIY

How To: Make a Picture Frame

By Michael Franco

10 DIY Tips for Wood Floor Scratch Repair
Interior

9 Tips for Removing Scratches from Wood Floors

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

Washing Machine Leaking - Leaky Washing Machine
DIY

How To: Troubleshoot a Leaky Washing Machine

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara, Bob Vila

20 Chores You Only Have to Tackle Once This Year
DIY

20 Chores You Only Have to Tackle Once This Year

By Debra Immergut, Jennifer Noonan

10 Unusual Uses for Acetone at Home
Interior

10 Unusual Uses for Acetone at Home

By Michelle Ullman

The Best Pry Bar
Reviews

The Best Pry Bars for Your Tool Kit

By Bob Beacham

9 Building Materials with the Biggest Pandemic Price Increase—and What That Means for DIYers
DIY

9 Building Materials with the Biggest Pandemic Price Increase—and What That Means for DIYers

By Rachel Brougham

Roofing Tools
Exterior

The Roofing Tools That Are Most Important for Repairs

By Tom Scalisi

Best Kitchen Appliances Options
Reviews

The Best Kitchen Appliances for Your Renovation

By Glenda Taylor

Quick Fix for Stuck Car Ignition
DIY

Remove a Stuck Key from the Ignition with This DIY Fix

By Chris Teague

12 Big Mistakes That Lead to Mold and Mildew Growth
Interior

12 Big Mistakes That Lead to Mold and Mildew Growth

By Michelle Ullman

How to Polish Marble
DIY

How To: Polish Marble

By Michelle Ullman

How to Remove Ice from Driveway - Snow-Cleared Driveway
Exterior

3 Fixes for an Icy Walk and Driveway

By Manasa Reddigari

How to Mop a Floor
Interior

The Smarter Way to Mop Your Floors

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara

7 Types of Wall Texture and the Techniques Behind Them
Interior

7 Types of Wall Texture and the Techniques Behind Them

By Timothy Dale, Bob Vila

11 Indoor Gardening Projects Absolutely Anyone Can Do
Lawn & Garden

11 Indoor Gardening Projects Absolutely Anyone Can Do

By Glenda Taylor

How to Remove Carpet Glue
DIY

How To: Remove Carpet Glue

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

How To Defrost a Windshield
DIY

How To: Defrost a Windshield

By Manasa Reddigari

How to Remove Lead Paint
DIY

How To: Remove Lead Paint

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Clean Upholstery
DIY

How To: Clean Upholstery

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Test for Asbestos Before Demolition
Interior

How To: Test for Asbestos

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

How to Clean Plexiglass
DIY

How To: Clean Plexiglass

By Amy Lynch

10 Lowe’s Shopping Secrets All DIYers Should Know About
DIY

10 Lowe’s Shopping Secrets All DIYers Should Know About

By Rachel Brougham

How to Paint Textured Walls
DIY

How To: Paint Textured Walls

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Strip Wire
DIY

How To: Strip Wire

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How To Clean Stove Burners
Interior

How To: Clean Stove Burners

By Rachel Elmkies, Jennifer Noonan

How to Dispose of Old Antifreeze
DIY

How To: Check and Dispose of Old Antifreeze

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

Best Can Crusher
Reviews

The Best Can Crushers for Your Recyclables

By Kristen Mosier

The Best Wood Screw Options
Reviews

The Best Wood Screws for Your Projects

By Mark Wolfe

How to Clean a Stone Fireplace
Interior

How To: Clean a Stone Fireplace

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Cut Plastic
DIY

How To: Cut Plastic

By Bob Vila

How to Get Rid of Mothball Smell - In Your Clothes
Interior

How To: Get Rid of Mothball Smell

By Brenda Silva, Bob Vila

How to Clean Slate
DIY

How To: Clean Slate

By Jennifer Noonan

How To Patch an Air Mattress
DIY

How To: Patch an Air Mattress

By Katelin Hill

Quick Tip: Make Your Candles Last Longer
DIY

Quick Tip: Make Your Candles Last Longer

By Sarah Littleton, Jennifer Noonan

The Best Nail Puller Option
Reviews

The Best Nail Pullers for Your Projects

By James Fitzgerald

How to Remove Paint from Glass - Cleanup After a Paint Job
DIY

How To: Remove Paint from Glass

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

5 New Ways to Use Your Old Smartphone at Home
DIY

5 New Ways to Use Your Old Smartphone at Home

By Savannah Sher

How to Clean Bronze
DIY

How To: Clean Bronze

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila