Exterior(Page 3)

Create and maintain a sturdy structure—even add curb appeal and enhance your home's energy savings—with a wide range of exterior projects.

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Blue Rooster Chiminea Review
Reviews

Why This Chiminea Is Your Next Backyard Must-Have

By Glenda Taylor

Brown and beige two-story suburban home with black shutters.
Exterior

15 Top-Rated Color Combinations for Your Home Exterior

By Marie Proeller Hueston, Reviewed by Bob Vila

EcoFlow Delta 3 Review
Energy & Power

EcoFlow Just Keeps Getting Better with Its Newest Power Station

By Mark Wolfe

selection of best roof cleaners packages laid out on the floor
Reviews

After Extensive Testing, This Roof Cleaner is Our Go-To Pick For Cleaning and Restoration

By Mike Larson, Tom Scalisi

Best Trees for Privacy: Keep Prying Eyes Out
Lawn & Garden

The 15 Best Trees and Shrubs to Grow for Backyard Privacy

By Jennifer Noonan, Steph Coelho, Reviewed by Bob Vila

Only one house in a suburban neighborhood has lights on during a storm.

94 Percent of U.S. Homes Aren’t Equipped With This Important Feature—But Here’s Why You Need It

By Gretchen Heber

how to install a storm door
Exterior

How to Install a Storm Door

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Updated by Paul Rankin

A group of concrete cleaners on a concrete driveway
Reviews

We Tested the Best Concrete Cleaners and Our Results Were Shocking

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor

The Best Applicator for Deck Stain Options
Reviews

Here Are The Best Deck Stain Applicators According to Our Tests

By Mike Larson

Hardscaping stairs in a backyard with a stone wall and foliage.
Lawn & Garden

How Much Hardscaping Is Too Much? Experts Weigh In

By Teresa Odle

Black and orange Wen propane generator outside on deck
Exterior

The Best Propane Generators for Emergencies and Home Use, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tony Carrick

Orange and black Generac iQ3500 portable inverter generator on grass
Exterior

The Best Inverter Generators of 2025 for Backup Power Almost Anywhere, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Tom Scalisi, Mark Wolfe

The solar panel of the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max solar generator hooked up to the portable power station in a yard
Reviews

Adaptability: The Best Thing About the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max Solar Generator

By Mark Wolfe

Four young girls wearing Halloween costumes are holding pumpkin-shaped trick-or-treating buckets that are orange or blue.
Design

What Does a Blue Pumpkin Mean on Halloween?

By Savannah Sher, Updated by Amy Anderson

Flashlights, Sandbags, Generators, and More Emergency Essentials Are Up to 46% Off During Prime Day
Reviews

Flashlights, Sandbags, Generators, and More Emergency Essentials Are Up to 46% Off During Prime Day

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day Robotic Pool Cleaner Deals
Reviews

This Cordless Robot Cleaned My Entire Pool on One Charge—and It’s $300 Off for Prime Day

By Glenda Taylor

Prime Day Generator and Power Bank Deals
Reviews

Updated: Last Chance at $1,100 Off a Backup Power Station During Prime Day

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Dual-Fuel Generator Options
Exterior

The Best Dual-Fuel Generators for Home and Outdoor Use, Tested

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

The Best Gutter Guard option installed on a gutter.
Reviews

We Tested the Best Gutter Guards—These Are Our Favorites

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale, Tom Scalisi, Tony Carrick

The Jackery 3000 Pro Solar Generator connected to its solar panels to charge in a sunny yard
Reviews

Jackery’s Largest Solar Generator May Be Your Next Emergency Essential

By Michelle Larson

Raptor Gutter Guard
Reviews

Our Favorite Gutter Guard is On Sale and It’s The Best Deal We’ve Seen This Prime Day

By Glenda Taylor

After Testing, See Our Favorite Micro Mesh Gutter Guards To Prevent Debris Buildup
Reviews

After Testing, See Our Favorite Micro Mesh Gutter Guards To Prevent Debris Buildup

By Tony Carrick

Toro 60V Leaf Blower Review
Exterior

This 60V Leaf Blower is the Year-Round Workhorse Everyone’s Been Waiting For, See Our Tested Review

By Mark Wolfe

The Best Ladders for Gutter Cleaning Option
Reviews

We Tested Best Ladders for Gutter Cleaning, Our Favorite Makes Extending a Breeze

By Mark Wolfe

The Best Door and Window Alarm Options
Reviews

We Tested The Best Door and Window Alarms to Keep Your Family Safe

By Timothy Dale, Glenda Taylor

A flowering garden lines the stone edge of a swimming pool.
Exterior

What’s the Ideal Pool Temperature for Swimming?

By Timothy Dale

The Best Outdoor Halloween Decorations Options
Design

We Rounded Up 26 of The Best Outdoor Halloween Decorations to Create a Spooky Welcoming

By Lisa Conant, Jasmine Harding

This is Our Favorite Generator Cover for Rain, Snow, and Dust Protection
Reviews

This is Our Favorite Generator Cover for Rain, Snow, and Dust Protection

By Mark Wolfe, Tony Carrick

Several bottles of different concrete sealer brands lined up on a table
Reviews

Testing the Best Concrete Sealers to Protect Against Stains

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor

The Best Outdoor Fireplace
Lawn & Garden

The Best Outdoor Fireplaces for a Cozy Backyard

By Jasmine Harding

how to find your septic tank
Exterior

How to Find Your Septic Tank

By Timothy Dale

Satellite view of hurricane Dorian, year 2019.
Exterior

Don’t Let Your Guard Down Yet—Hurricane Season Might Just Be Delayed This Year

By Sandi Schwartz

A suburban blue home with a tree planted in front of the front windows to provide shade.
Lawn & Garden

7 Landscaping Strategies That Can Lower Your Home’s Energy Costs Year-Round

By Teresa Odle

A yellow two-story home features manicured landscaping and a clean exterior.
Curb Appeal

13 Outdoor Upgrades That Make Your Home More Valuable

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Amy Anderson

Young girl wearing winter hat and her mom wearing winter hat smiling and enjoying time together on the decorated patio.
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Share of New Homes With This Sought-After Outdoor Feature Continues to Climb

By Sandi Schwartz

View from inside a garage of the driveway and the rainstorm outside.
Exterior

Can You Run a Generator in the Rain?

By Timothy Dale

Built in solar panels on a house roof during a beautiful pink and orange sunset.
Energy & Power

This Type of Home Generator Is Gaining Popularity

By Sandi Schwartz

Man cleaning leaves out of gutter by hand.
Exterior

How to Clean Gutters: 5 Effective Ways to Get the Job Done

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila Staff

The 9 best solar floor light options together on a wooden table before testing.
Reviews

The 9 Best Solar Flood Lights, Tested

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Rain Chain Options
Reviews

The Best Rain Chains for Fun and Functional Home Water Management

By Jenn Ryan

The Best Concrete Patch Options
Reviews

The Best Concrete Patches for Repairing Holes and Cracks

By Tom Scalisi

A professional technician is working on a home generator.
Exterior

Home Generator Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Backup Power Shipshape

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Paul Rankin

The Best Outdoor Security Camera Options
Reviews

The Best Outdoor Security Cameras for Surveillance and Safety, Tested

By Tony Carrick, Paul Rankin, Glenda Taylor

Master Lock Compact Door Stopper Folding Security Bar
Reviews

Master Lock’s Folding Door Security Bar Offers Cheap and Effective Home Security

By Tony Carrick

Snubby Pressure Washer Gun Review
Cleaning Supplies

The Snubby Pressure Washer Gun Made My Pressure Washer Even More Powerful

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Gas Pressure Washer Options
Reviews

Testing the Best Gas Pressure Washers for Cleaning Any Surface

By Zach Lazzari, Bob Beacham

An outdoor security camera mounted on a brick home..
Exterior

How to Protect Your Outdoor Security Cameras During Stormy Weather, According to Experts

By Sandi Schwartz

Pest Control Cost
Interior

How Much Does Pest Control Cost?

By Timothy Dale

A close-up of a yellow jacket.
Exterior

How to Get Rid of Yellow Jackets for Good in 7 Simple Steps

By Nicole Fallon-Peek

best gutter guards for metal roofs
Reviews

The Best Gutter Guards for Metal Roofs

By Timothy Dale

Potted plants outside a window in summer time; grey stucco exterior.
DIY

How to Paint Stucco

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

Budget-Friendly Finds for Your Garage Options
Exterior

12 Budget-Friendly Finds for Your Garage

By Michelle Larson

Testing pool vacuums like the Dolphin Nautilus in an above-ground pool
Reviews

The Best Above-Ground Pool Vacuums for a Sparkling Clean Pool 

By Lisa Galek, Timothy Dale, Stephanie Cronk

Swimming pool at night lit with in-water blue lights and warm light fixtures surrounding a fountain.
Exterior

Pool Lighting Ideas and Tips to Illuminate Your Outdoor Space

By Kat Hodgins, Updated by Amy Anderson

A view of the clouds and forest from inside the home through the skylight.
Exterior

Skylight Installation: Benefits, How-to, and Maintenance

By Timothy Dale

A person wearing rubber gloves is staining a wooden fence.
Exterior

How to Stain a Fence

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

The Best Downspout Extension Options
Reviews

Our Tests Reveal The Best Downspout Extensions for Directing Water Away From Your Home

By Tony Carrick

A homeowner shoveling snow away from the front door, porch, and walkway.
Interior

The Farmer’s Almanac Predicts Much Different Winter Weather This Year Compared to Last

By Sandi Schwartz

A foundation professional inspecting a large crack in a home foundation and walls.
Exterior

Never DIY These Foundation Repairs—and Who to Call Instead

By Jeff Keleher

The best pool timers option installed next to several other pool appliances
Reviews

The Best Pool Timers to Make Pool Upkeep Easier

By Chase Brush

Foundation Inspection
Exterior

Everything You Need to Know About a Foundation Inspection: Why It’s Crucial, Who to Hire, and More

By Brie Greenhalgh

Tips for Inspecting and Repairing a Foundation Crack
Exterior

10 Ways to Know Whether You Should Repair a Foundation Crack

By Theresa Clement, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Best Solar Gutter Lights Options
Reviews

The Best Solar Gutter Lights to Illuminate Your Yard, Tested

By Amber Guetebier, Tom Scalisi

Woman with long curly hair pushes an orange wheelbarrow down a path in her garden.
DIY

Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for September

By Bob Vila