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All You Need to Know About French Polishing Wood Furniture
DIY

All You Need to Know About French Polishing

By Michelle Ullman

Granite vs Quartz: Choosing the Right Countertop Material
Interior

What’s the Difference? Granite vs. Quartz

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows
Exterior

5 Things to Know Before Installing Storm Windows

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

How to Remove Spray Paint
DIY

How To: Remove Spray Paint

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Doorbell Not Working - Front Entrance
Interior

What to Do When Your Doorbell Stops Working

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Adding an In-Law Suite Keeps Family Close
DIY

Top Priorities and Tips for Adding an In-Law Suite

By Maureen Blaney Flietner, Bob Vila

7 Ways to Declutter Without Throwing Anything Away
Interior

7 Ways to Declutter Without Throwing Anything Away

By Lucy Congress

How to Paint a Bath Tub - White Clawfoot Tub
DIY

How To: Paint a Bathtub

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Paint a Popcorn Ceiling
DIY

How To: Paint a Popcorn Ceiling

By Jennifer Noonan

The Dos and Don’ts of Caulking the Bathroom
Interior

The Dos and Don’ts of Caulking the Bathroom

By Timothy Dale, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Connecting PEX to Copper & PVC
DIY

How To: Connect PEX to Copper or PVC

By Glenda Taylor

How to Prepare Your Concrete for Winter
DIY

All You Need to Know About Winterizing Concrete Surfaces

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Tips for Installing Trim, Baseboard, and Crown Molding
Interior

6 Things to Know Before Installing Interior Trim

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

How to Recognize and Repair Chinch Bug Damage
Lawn & Garden

The Bug Behind Your Patchy, Brown Grass

By Glenda Taylor

Solved! The Right Wainscoting Height
Interior

Solved! The Right Height for Wainscoting

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

How to Dye Carpet
DIY

How To: Dye Carpet

By Steffani Cameron

How to Detect a Gas Leak
Interior

4 Important Tools for Detecting a Gas Leak

By Glenda Taylor

Removing Popcorn Ceiling
DIY

Replace Dated Popcorn Ceilings with This New Texture

By Glenda Taylor, Manasa Reddigari, Tony Carrick

White quartz countertop in a modern kitchen.
Interior

All You Need to Know About Quartz Countertops

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

crawl space with water and falling insulation batts
Interior

Top Tips for Insulating Crawl Space

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

The Pros and Cons of Finishing Your Unfinished Basement
Interior

The Pros and Cons of Finishing Your Unfinished Basement

By Michelle Ullman

How to Cut Granite
DIY

How To: Cut Granite

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Remove Paint from Trim and Molding - Quick-Release Contour Scraper
DIY

How To: Remove Paint from Trim and Molding

By Bob Vila

How to Unshrink Clothing
DIY

How To: Unshrink Clothes

By Rachelle Dragani

20 Surprising Things You Can’t Recycle
DIY

20 Surprising Things You Can’t Recycle

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Rust Metal (on Purpose!)
DIY

How To: Rust Metal

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

how long does it take for concrete to dry
DIY

Solved! This is How Long It Takes Concrete to “Dry”

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Tool Backpack Options
Reviews

The Best Tool Backpacks for On-the-Go Jobs

By Timothy Dale

How to Dispose of Paint: Oil-based, Latex, and Spray Paints
DIY

How To: Dispose of Paint

By Bob Vila

Wasps in House
Lawn & Garden

Solved! What to Do About Wasps

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

How to fix a sticking door
Interior

What Would Bob Do? Repairing a Door That Sticks

By Bob Vila

How to Build an Outdoor Fireplace—and Extend Patio Season
DIY

So, You Want to… Build an Outdoor Fireplace

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

5 Ways to Make Worn-Out Concrete Look Great
DIY

5 Simple Fixes for Worn Concrete

By Glenda Taylor

Fixing a Squeaky Floor
Interior

How To: Fix a Squeaky Floor

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

How to Build a Fireplace - Masonry
Interior

Planning Guide: Fireplaces

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Pole used to prop sagging closet rod.
DIY

How To: Fix a Sagging Closet Pole

By Joe Provey

Which Tile Underlayment is Right for Your Project
DIY

Don’t Mess Up This First Step When Tiling a Floor

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Solved! How Long Does Grass Take to Grow?
Lawn & Garden

Solved! How Long Does It Take for Grass to Grow?

By Teresa Odle, Bob Vila, Debbie Wolfe

Choosing a High-Velocity HVAC System
Interior

4 Considerations for Choosing and Installing a High-Velocity HVAC System

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Prevent and Repair Wood Rot's Damage
Exterior

Homeowners, Beware: This Hidden Problem Could Cause Your House to Crumble

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Finding the Right Upper Cabinet Height
Interior

Solved! How to Find the Correct Upper Cabinet Height

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Get Rid of Clothes Moths
Interior

Solved! What to Do When You Have Moths in the Closet

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Popcorn Ceilings in the Dining Area
Interior

All You Need to Know About Popcorn Ceilings

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Complete Guide to Weatherstripping the House
DIY

The Complete Guide to Weatherstripping the House

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

How to Make Wallpaper Work in the Bathroom
Interior

Solved! How Well Wallpaper Works in a Bathroom

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About DIY Concrete Countertops
Interior

All You Need to Know About Concrete Countertops

By Glenda Taylor

Why You Should Consider Brick Floors in Your Entryway
Interior

5 Reasons to Bring Brick Floors Indoors

By Manasa Reddigari

Samples of Glass Terrazzo Floors
Interior

All You Need to Know About Terrazzo Floors

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Tile Countertops
Interior

All You Need to Know About Tile Countertops

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Brick Backsplash
Interior

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Brick Backsplash

By Manasa Reddigari

10 Smart Ways to Snag Free Stuff for Your Home
DIY

10 Smart Ways to Snag Free Stuff for Your Home

By Ayn Monique Klahre

Standard Countertop Height for Kitchen Renos
Interior

Solved! Figuring Out the Correct Countertop Height for Your Renovation

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

The Timeless Look of Shaker Style Homes
Design

All You Need to Know About Shaker Style

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Find the Right Kitchen Island Size for Your Home
Interior

Solved! The Best Kitchen Island Size

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

The 7 Best Kitchen Sink Materials
Interior

Stylish, Stain-Resistant, or Both: Which Type of Kitchen Sink Is Right for You?

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Pet Door
DIY

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Pet Door

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Install a Screen Door
Interior

So, You Want to… Install a Screen Door

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How To: Replace a Door Closer
Interior

How To: Replace a Door Closer

By Larry Bilotti

The Best Hammer Multitool Options
Reviews

The Best Hammer Multitools for DIYers

By Glenda Taylor

The Dos and Don’ts of Pressure-Washing
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Pressure-Washing

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Clean Exterior Siding
Exterior

How To: Clean Exterior Siding

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

The Best Miter Box Set Options
Reviews

The Best Miter Box Sets for DIYers

By Glenda Taylor

So You Want To Build a Floating Deck
Exterior

So, You Want to… Build a Floating Deck

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Best Decking Material
Exterior

Solved! The Best Decking Material

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila