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Electronics don’t have to be an eyesore. Learn how to make your TV, gaming consoles, tablets, and other electronic devices blend with your home’s interior design.

When choosing real versus fake plants for home décor, you may be surprised to learn what really provides the health boost.

A summertime staple of years past, the neighborhood block party deserves a comeback. Find out how to hold a festive, safe celebration that will have neighbors raving for months to come.

Gardening is a rewarding pursuit, but one that makes physical demands of the gardener. Making subtle changes to plots and practices, however, can helps those with limited mobility enjoy homegrown veggies, savor the scent of fragrant flowers, and bond with Mother Nature. 

A concrete patio provides the perfect foundation for beautiful ceramic tile. Here’s how I transformed my outdoor space this summer. 

Whether you're swapping in a new light fixture or adding an outlet in the garage, you'll probably need to reconnect wires, connect a new wire to an old one, or extend a few wires. Learn how to perform this basic, essential electrical fix safely and efficiently.

Learn what home upgrades qualify for tax credits and rebates, how much you can expect to recover, and what steps to take to claim credits and rebates this year.

Does your kitchen feel more like an appliance store than a working space for a home chef? Try these tricks to eliminate the visual clutter of your appliances.

Consider how fires from climate change could impact your ability to get coverage for a new home before signing on the dotted line.

It's tempting to want to replicate the high-end renovations you see on TV, in magazines, and on social media in your own home. Beware—turning bland to glam comes with pitfalls.

Every year millions of visitors rely on Bob Vila for product information and advice. Here are the things that proved most popular in 2022.

Enhance the area around large trees with color, texture, and design elements—while keeping those big guys healthy and strong.

Whether you splash it across an entire wall or use it as a pop of color, the Pantone color of the year is a bold and brilliant addition to your home design and daily life.

Peel-and-stick wallpaper may be easy to apply, but these tips and tricks will make the process completely seamless.

Break down the true cost of cheap old houses by factoring in maintenance costs, energy costs, and insurance.

Find the historic home of your dreams by perusing these websites, apps, and social media accounts.

Older homes are chock-full of character and style and, depending on when they were built, may also come with a few surprises.

American Home Shield promises to help homeowners pay to repair or replace home systems and appliances that are no longer working. Our American Home Shield review looks closer at the company’s services to see exactly what customers can expect.

Let’s break down all of the differences between these two popular sink mounting options.

Dead trees and broken tree limbs pose a danger, but hiring someone who isn’t experienced could leave you with bigger problems.