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Grout vs Caulk: Which to Use When in Your Tiling Project
DIY

What’s the Difference? Grout vs. Caulk

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Using French Cleats for Wall Storage
DIY

5 Tips for Building and Using a French Cleat Wall

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Homemade Leather Conditioner
DIY

Show Love to Your Leather Furniture with Homemade Conditioner

By Bob Vila

These American Cities Have a Pest Problem
DIY

These American Cities Have a Pest Problem

By Glenda Taylor

The Most Important Things to Keep in Your Tool Kit in 2020
DIY

The Most Important Things to Keep in Your Tool Kit in 2020

By Jennifer Noonan

Driveway Salt vs. Sand to Prevent Slips on Ice
Exterior

Rock Salt vs. Sand to Prevent Slips

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

The Standard Ceiling Height for Every Type of Ceiling, Solved!
Design

Solved! The Standard Ceiling Height for Homes

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

How to Make a Christmas Tree - Out of Pegboard
Design

DIY Lite: The One Christmas Tree That’s Not a Pain to Store

By Ama Ryllis

4 Things to Know When Buying a Historic Home
Real Estate

4 Things to Know Before Buying a Historic Home

By Mary O’Neil

No Ultimate Workshop Is Complete Without These Tools and Accessories
DIY

No Ultimate Workshop Is Complete Without These Tools and Accessories

By Glenda Taylor

Dos and Don'ts of Curing Concrete
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Curing Concrete

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

When to Choose Gel Stain
DIY

All You Need to Know About Gel Stain

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

8 Things You Should Keep in Your Fridge (But Shouldn’t Eat)
Interior

8 Things You Should Keep in Your Fridge (But Shouldn’t Eat)

By Andreana Lefton

How to Make a DIY Boot Rack
DIY

DIY Lite: Store Winter Footwear on an Indoor Boot Rack

By Ama Ryllis

When to Repot a Plant, Solved!
Lawn & Garden

Solved! When—and How—to Repot a Plant

By Heather Blackmore

Living with a Galley Kitchen
Interior

All You Need to Know About Galley Kitchens

By Glenda Taylor

How to Clean Porcelain Tile
Interior

How To: Clean Porcelain Tile

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Porter-Cable Random Orbit Sander
DIY

How To: Remove Varnish and Other Wood Finishes

By Chris Gardner, Bob Vila

How to Remove Grout Haze
DIY

How To: Remove Grout Haze

By Bob Vila

10 Unusual Tricks for Your Easiest-Ever Paint Job
DIY

10 Unusual Tricks for Your Easiest-Ever Paint Job

By Amy Lynch

The Tools for DIY Deck Repair
DIY

Can Your Deck Last Another Season?

By Benjamin Feldman for Puls

Renovation vs. Remodel: The Real Difference Between Home Projects
DIY

What’s the Difference: Renovation vs. Remodel?

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

20 Incredible Ideas for a DIY Storage Bench
DIY

20 Incredible Ideas for a DIY Storage Bench

By Manasa Reddigari

These Popular Plants Might Actually Be Bad for Your Garden
Lawn & Garden

These Popular Plants Might Actually Be Bad for Your Garden

By Ayn Monique Klahre

35 Tips for Easy Cleanup After Every DIY Project
DIY

35 Tips for Easy Cleanup After Every DIY Project

By Glenda Taylor

These Are the Most Common Appliance Repairs
DIY

These Are the Most Common Appliance Repairs

By Andreana Lefton

25 DIY Projects That Don’t Use Any Power Tools
DIY

25 DIY Projects That Don’t Use Any Power Tools

By Manasa Reddigari

11 Insanely Easy 60-Minute Paint DIYs
DIY

11 Insanely Easy 60-Minute Paint DIYs

By Manasa Reddigari

8 Ways You’re Making Your Mosquito Problem Worse
Lawn & Garden

8 Ways You’re Making Your Mosquito Problem Worse

By Jennifer Noonan

How to Cut Glass Tile
DIY

How To: Cut Glass Tile

By Glenda Taylor

13 Free Ways to Keep Thieves Away From Your Home
Exterior

13 Free Ways to Keep Thieves Away From Your Home

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Best Wood for Outdoor Furniture, Solved!
DIY

Solved! What’s the Best Wood for Outdoor Furniture?

By Manasa Reddigari

20 Unexpected Spots for Accent Colors
Interior

20 Unexpected Spots for Accent Colors

By Marie Proeller Hueston, Steph Coelho

How To: Make Homemade Glass Cleaner
Exterior

How To: Make Homemade Glass Cleaner

By Jennifer Noonan

10 Things the Landscaper Won’t Tell You for Free
Lawn & Garden

10 Things the Landscaper Won’t Tell You for Free

By Andreana Lefton

11 Things to Know Before Visiting the Lumber Yard
DIY

11 Things to Know Before Visiting the Lumber Yard

By Marisa Villarreal

Two Ways to Redo a Worn-Out Concrete Patio
DIY

Tough Choice, Easy DIY: 2 Projects to Rescue a Worn-Out Patio

By Glenda Taylor

Why Do Painters Wear White? Solved!
DIY

Solved! Why Do Painters Wear White?

By Manasa Reddigari

The Best Things You Can Do for Your Lawn and Garden in Under a Minute
Reviews

The Best Things You Can Do for Your Lawn and Garden in Under a Minute

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

34 Amazing Plants That Are Native to North America
Lawn & Garden

34 Amazing Plants That Are Native to North America

By Jennifer Noonan

7 Essential Wallpaper Tools Under $20
Interior

7 Essential Wallpaper Tools Under $20

By Jennifer Noonan

The 9 Smartest Ways to Organize Your Entire Home with S-Hooks
Interior

The 9 Smartest Ways to Organize Your Entire Home with S-Hooks

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

What We Love About the Sleeping Porch
Design

Why We Love the Sleeping Porch

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Here Are All The Ways You’re Accidentally Ruining Your Tile
DIY

Here Are All The Ways You’re Accidentally Ruining Your Tile

By Jennifer Noonan

Here's Why You See So Many Blue Porch Ceilings
DIY

Solved! Here’s Why So Many Homeowners Paint Their Porch Ceiling Blue

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

20 Ways to Enjoy the Colors of the Year in Your Garden
Interior

20 Ways to Enjoy the Colors of the Year in Your Garden

By Jennifer Noonan

22 Unique Ways to Display Holiday Cards
DIY

22 Unique Ways to Display Holiday Cards

By Jennifer Noonan, Caitlin Castelaz

Deodorize with Baking Soda in a Fridge
DIY

Solved! Does Baking Soda Really Deodorize the Fridge?

By Manasa Reddigari

The 10 Best Woods for Woodworking (According to a Pro)
DIY

The 10 Best Woods for Woodworking (According to a Pro)

By Marisa Villarreal

The 10 Types of Hinges Every DIYer Needs to Know
Interior

The 10 Types of Hinges Every DIYer Needs to Know

By Jennifer Noonan

15 Things Your Library Card Can Get You for Free
DIY

15 Things Your Library Card Can Get You for Free

By Jennifer Noonan

15 Inspirational Ideas for a Better Foyer
Design

15 Inspirational Ideas for a Better Foyer

By Sara Carpenter, Caitlin Castelaz

17 Free Resources More Homeowners Should Take Advantage Of
DIY

17 Free Resources More Homeowners Should Take Advantage Of

By Manasa Reddigari

16 Simple Tricks to Stay Seriously Warm This Winter
DIY

16 Simple Tricks to Stay Seriously Warm This Winter

By Glenda Taylor

Made from Scratch: 25 DIY Dining Tables
DIY

Made from Scratch: 25 DIY Dining Tables

By Michelle Ullman

How Often Should You Vacuum? Solved!
Interior

Solved! How Often You Should Actually Be Vacuuming

By Manasa Reddigari

Wing It: 14 Approaches to a DIY Birdbath
DIY

Wing It: 14 Approaches to a DIY Birdbath

By Cody Calamaio

Here's Where to Buy a Tiny House
Real Estate

Solved! Where to Buy a Tiny House

By Michelle Ullman

Interior

30 Coffee Bars to Put Pep in Your Home Design

By Jennifer Noonan, Caitlin Castelaz

40 Fresh Ideas for a Beautiful Dining Room
Design

40 Fresh Ideas for a Beautiful Dining Room

By Caitlin Castelaz

Combat Dry Winter Air with 15 Tips and Tricks
Interior

Combat Dry Winter Air with 15 Tips and Tricks

By Caitlin Castelaz

12 Things You Never Thought to Do With Packing Peanuts
DIY

12 Things You Never Thought to Do With Packing Peanuts

By Jennifer Noonan

15 Imaginative Garlands to Add Charm and Whimsy to Your Holiday Home
DIY

15 Imaginative Garlands to Add Charm and Whimsy to Your Holiday Home

By Jennifer Noonan, Katie Nolan

Backyard Ice Rink
DIY

3 Simple Steps to a Backyard Ice Skating Rink

By Bob Vila