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Lawn & Garden

13 Stunning Palm Plants That Are Easy to Grow Indoors

Long a symbol of victory, palms are easy-care plants that flourish in your indoor garden.

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Interior

Solved! Why Is My Gas Bill So High?

Learn what could be causing higher than expected gas bills and, more importantly, what you can do to help get the costs under control.

A cast iron houseplant sitting on a window sill inside a house with a graphic overlay that says Plant Care 101.
Lawn & Garden

This Cast Iron Plant Care Routine Is About as Easy as It Gets

If you have a bit of brown thumb, try the cast iron plant, a leafy beauty that tolerates low light and intermittent watering.

A person painting a drawer with graphic overlay that says New Year, New Skill.
DIY

How to Paint Furniture Like a Pro

Flex your creativity, redecorate on a budget, and reduce bulky waste—you can achieve all three by learning the art of furniture painting with Bob Vila.

Swarm of gnats.
Interior

How to Get Rid of Gnats, Indoors and Out

Are gnats plaguing your houseplants and living areas? Try these DIY remedies for how to get rid of gnats fast—and naturally—to eradicate them for good.

Lease vs. Finance Solar Panels
Energy & Power

Home Security Giant ADT to Exit the Solar Industry

ADT's struggles with its solar business finally came to a head just a couple of months after announcing the closure of half of its branches.

Antiquing vs. Distressing: 8 Tips on Creating the Look and Patina of a Genuine Antique
Interior

Antiquing vs. Distressing: 8 Tips on Creating the Look and Patina of a Genuine Antique

Celebrated DIY style maker, home blogger, milk paint purveyor, author, and photographer Marian Parsons—aka Miss Mustard Seed—gives advice on antiquing and distressing furniture.

Kitchen demolition after a burst pipe.
DIY

11 Ticking Time Bombs in Your House—and What to Do About Them

If you ignore necessary but manageable maintenance issues today, you might end up with bigger—and more expensive—problems on your hands down the road.

A newly clean dryer vent hose with a small pile of dryer lint in front of the hose.
Interior

How to Clean a Dryer Vent in 5 Simple Steps

A dryer vent that's clogged with lint doesn't just reduce the appliance's efficiency—it is a potential fire hazard. Here’s how to get your vent clean and keep it that way.

Green shiplap walls with natural bench and colorful green and pink tile on the floor.
Interior

The 10 Best Painted Tile Floor DIYs We’ve Ever Seen

If your tile floors are dated but structurally sound, there's an alternative to replacing them outright: Paint them! It doesn’t cost much to prep, paint, and stencil them to match your style, and your guests will be none the wiser.

A group of the best indoor gardens together on a tiered table before testing.
Reviews

The Best Indoor Gardens for Flowers and Herbs, Tested

Ready to perk up your home or office with herbs, fresh flowers, or even vegetables? We tested today’s most popular indoor gardens—find out how they fared in our hands-on trials.

Woman Outside caulking
DIY

15 Problems Around the House That You Can Solve With Caulk

Flexible and versatile, this inexpensive material can prevent more expensive home issues down the road.

A close-up of the Jolie shower head installed in a tiled shower
Reviews

Is the Jolie Shower Head Worth the Investment? Check Out Our Review!

The Jolie shower head claims to improve your overall beauty and personal care routine, but does it live up to its claims? We tested it to find out!

A couple crouched on their kitchen floor with a flashlight while spraying the best roach killer option under their appliances and cabinets.
Reviews

The 10 Best Roach Killers and Baits to Safely Handle a Pest Problem

Get rid of a roach infestation quickly and safely with these proven products.

The Best Tool Deals to Shop in January
Reviews

The Absolute Best Tool Deals to Shop This January

Enjoy impressive savings on DeWalt, Milwaukee, Craftsman, and more.

Woman holding lit white candle in hands.
DIY

You’re Probably Burning Candles Wrong—Here’s How to Do it Safely

From lighting a candle with a match to putting it out with your breath, learn what to avoid and what to do instead.

Several small houseplants sitting in a south-facing window inside a home.
Lawn & Garden

These Are the Best Houseplants for Your South-Facing Windows

Are you blessed with lots of large, south-facing windows? These sun-loving houseplants will thank you for a front-row seat.

Woman in a jacket outdoors holds secateurs for cleaning and sharpening.
DIY

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

February's here, which means at least six more weeks of winter. Now's the time to take care of some end-of-the-season indoor projects, and start looking forward to the joys spring brings.

How to Remove Wrinkles Without an Iron - Wrinkle-Free Clothes
Interior

How Remove Wrinkles from Clothing—Without Using an Iron

Use this unexpectedly cool appliance hack on your wardrobe for wrinkle-free garments, all without having to haul out an ironing board.

Close up of blue striped shower curtain.
Interior

The Right Way to Clean a Shower Curtain, According to Pros From Molly Maid and DeluxeMaid

Don't toss out moldy fabric or plastic shower curtains—wash them and put them back into service! Learn the easy steps to washing shower curtains and liners clean by hand, or in the washing machine.