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The interior of an unfinished garage.
Exterior

How Much Does It Cost to Drywall a Garage? These Are the Main Factors

Installing drywall in the garage can offer better fire protection, reduce noise, and boost a home’s value. The cost to drywall a garage ranges from $360 to $1,700, with an average cost of $1,100.

A group of the best outdoor power strips in a yard before testing.
Energy & Power

The Best Outdoor Power Strips for Holiday Light Displays and More, Tested

I put 7 different outdoor power strips to the test to find out which ones were capable of enduring the elements.

A worker stands on a ladder to install a security camera.
Exterior

12 Vital Security System Maintenance Tasks You’re Skipping—And How That Makes Your Home Vulnerable

Keeping up with security system maintenance allows gadgets like cameras, motion detectors, entry sensors, and floodlights to better protect your home.

A shaded stamped concrete patio surrounded by greenery with a small patio table and two chairs.
Exterior

Here’s How Much a Stamped Concrete Patio Costs

A stamped concrete patio costs anywhere from $2,960 to $7,533, depending on the complexity of the design, size, and other factors. The national average for a stamped concrete patio is $5,089, including materials and labor.

A metal antique-looking door hinge on a brown wood door.
DIY

How to Fix a Squeaky Door

Do your door's noisy hinges announce every coming and going? Here's what to do to silence the squeaks.

The thoroughly hardscaped backyard of a home, complete with a furnished patio covered by a pergola, a built-in outdoor kitchen, and a hot tub.
Landscaping

What Is Hardscape, Anyway?

Step up your landscaping game by understanding and appreciating hardscaping features for your yard.

A female gardener planting something in sandy garden soil.
Gardening

Yes, It’s Possible to Grow a Thriving Garden With Sandy Soil—Here’s How

Transform a low-fertility, sandy garden into a lush oasis with budget-friendly soil amendments and a bit of know-how.

A group of The Best Vacuums For Apartments next to an apartment wall before testing.
Appliances & Cookware

The Best Vacuums to Keep Your Apartment Clean and Tidy, Tested

These lightweight cleaners take up minimal space and offer maximum suction power for spotless hard floors, carpets, and furniture.

Mother and child sitting on staircase with book.
Architecture

9 Types of Stairs to Consider for Your Next Remodel

Enhance the aesthetics of your home and improve its flow by choosing the right type of stairs for the space.

Catnip growing in a long planter on a shelf outdoors with a graphic overlay that says Plant Care 101.
Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Catnip to Repel Pests, Flavor Your Food, and Entertain Your Pet

Some felines and gardeners don’t find catnip to be their cup of tea, but to others it’s the cat’s meow!

Tools the Bob Vila Team Swears By for Spring Cleaning
Cleaning & Organizing

9 Tools the Bob Vila Team Swears By for Spring Cleaning

From vacuums to squeegees, here are the spring cleaning products Bob Vila staffers give a seal of approval.

Large amount of moss and grass growing on the roof of a wooden home.
DIY

How to Remove Moss From a Roof

A verdant carpet of moss on the roof might give your home a pastoral vibe, but it can also cause damage. Follow these steps to get rid of roof moss and keep it from coming back.

A close up of a tool cleaning a floor.
Cleaning

Yes, Mold Can Grow Under Laminate Flooring—Here’s What You Need to Know

Cracks and gaps in laminate flooring that are paired with high humidity, leaks, and poor ventilation can lead to mold. Here’s how to tell if you have this toxic problem and what to do next.

A picture of a bathroom in two stages: before a remodel and after a remodel.
Interior

Here’s Exactly Who to Hire for a Bathroom Remodel Project

If your bathroom is looking drab, it's time to consider a remodel. Here's exactly who you need to hire to help you get your dream bathroom.

A close up of a handyman wearing a tool belt shaking someone's hand.
Interior

How to Hire the Right Handyman for Your Project

Some jobs are a little too much for a DIY but not enough for a general contractor. The Goldilocks of these middle-of-the-road projects is a great handyman. Here’s how to hire a handyman near you.

How to Deal With Nosy Neighbors
Exterior

9 Ways to Thwart Nosy Neighbors and Protect Your Privacy

Nosy neighbors can turn an otherwise great community into a social nightmare. Here’s how to deal with nosy neighbors and regain your privacy.

Cabbage leaves with holes caused by pests.
Garden Pests

Garden Wreckers: 13 Pests That Will Tear Your Plants Apart This Spring

Spring has sprung, and gardens are bursting into bloom. Keep an eye out for the telltale damage caused by these destructive insects, and take take quick action against them to grow healthy vegetables, trees, and flowers this season.

Woman puts a dirty plate in the dishwasher that's loaded with other dirty silverware and dishes.
Interior

16 Things You Should Never Put in the Dishwasher

Think you can throw all of your cookware and dishware into the dishwasher after a meal? Think again. Discover which kitchen items can warp, melt, or corrode when they're exposed to a dishwasher's detergent and high temperatures.

11 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Kitchen Sponge
Interior

11 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Kitchen Sponge

Is your trusty kitchen sponge doing more harm than good? Find out if it’s time to toss it.

Building the Essential Toolbox: 20 Tools You Can’t DIY Without
DIY

Building the Essential Toolbox: 20 Tools You Can’t DIY Without

You already have a claw hammer and a screwdriver set—now what? Here are the tools you need to buy next if you want to up your DIY game.