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Exterior

The Best Drought-Resistant Grass for Dry Summers

Keep your lawn lush even in low rainfall periods with these hardy grasses.

A group of the best concrete paints on concrete steps before testing.
Reviews

The Best Concrete Paints for Masonry Surfaces, Tested

Concrete surfaces require a special approach to painting. We tested today’s top masonry paints—find out how they fared.

A washing machine and dryer are underneath a counter in a mudroom with a sink.
DIY

How to Turn Nearly Any Space in Your Home Into a Laundry Room

Devoting an entire room to laundry can seem like a waste of space. Instead, make the most of what you have by transforming just about any corner of your home into a full-function laundry center, complete with multitasking opportunities.

Red spoon full of diatomaceous earth.
DIY

13 Handy Household Uses for Diatomaceous Earth

Have you bought a big bag of diatomaceous earth for gardening, and you’re not sure what to do with the rest of it? This naturally occurring, affordable powder has a plethora of practical uses.

A heat pump unit installed on side of a yellow exterior wall.
DIY

Heat Pump Not Cooling? This Is Why—and What to Do About It

Find out how to fix the top 6 reasons why a heat pump isn’t blowing out cold air.

The Best Shallow Well Pump Option sits on grass
Reviews

The Best Shallow Well Pumps for Your Well Water Needs

A quality well pump is a necessity to ensure homes that use well water never run dry.

A group of recently harvested parsnips on the soil in a home garden.
Lawn & Garden

How to Grow Parsnips in Your Home Garden

Sweet yet spicy, parsnips pack a crunchy vitamin and mineral punch. Easy to cook, this underrated root vegetable can put even experienced gardeners to the test.

The Best Oscillating Fan Option on a kitchen counter surrounded by a mom, two kids, and a cat
Reviews

The Best Oscillating Fans to Beat the Summer Heat

Circulate air throughout spaces large and small with these moving fans.

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Reviews

The Best Tree Swings for Kids and Adults

Have a blast, exercise, and stay safe with the best tree swings for children and adults.

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Reviews

The Best Barking Dog Alarms for a Safer Home

Deter possible home intruders and backyard pests with the best barking dog alarms, which mimic the sound of a ferocious watchdog.

A whole-house air cleaner installed in a residential basement with a graphic overlay that says Bob Vila's 2024 MVPs.
Interior

Create a Healthier, Safer Home With These Smart Indoor Projects

Learn which projects can improve the overall health of your home and the health of those living in it.

A close up of a carpet cleaner in use on a grey carpet.
Reviews

3 of the Best Carpet Cleaner Rental Services in America, Vetted

Do you have dirty and grimy carpets? The best carpet cleaner rental services are convenient options for removing dirt, stains, and allergens.

Pink climbing roses bloom in a cottage-style garden.
Lawn & Garden

The 12 Best Climbing Roses for Your Garden Trellis, Arbor, or Pergola

Bring abundance, privacy, and fragrance to the garden with one of these lovely climbers.

A close up of blades of grass.
Lawn & Garden

Lawn Care Is Harming the Environment—Here’s How We Can Do Better

Sunday customers' top concerns are shedding light on how common lawn maintenance practices are harmful to the environment. Is global warming really forcing us to choose between aesthetically pleasing lawns and climate-consciousness practices? Or is there a solution that will allow us to have grass without the guilt?

A person is holding a hanging grey curtain open in a window.
Interior

This Is the Right Way to Wash Your Curtains, According to Experts

Keep your curtains looking fresh and new with this step-by-step guide.

Person uses paint roller to apply a coat of lacquer to a concrete floor.
Interior

How to Dye Concrete Floors

Tint your drab concrete floor an eye-catching color with easy-to-apply dye.

A red mulberry tree growing in a home landscape where it is legal to plant them.
Lawn & Garden

Think Twice Before Planting This Tree on Your Property—It Might Be Illegal

Some communities have banned mulberry trees for wreaking havoc, so know before you grow.

Jackery Explorer 1000 Amazon Deal
Reviews

Sizzling Summer Deal: Take $420 Off a Top-Rated Jackery Solar Generator

Don't miss this incredible deal on the Jackery Explorer 1000.

A messy garage in summer waiting to be cleaned.
Exterior

How to Clean Up the Garage, the Busiest Space of Summer 

Follow these steps to clean, organize, and prepare the garage for all your family’s activities this season.

Woman uses needle-nose pliers to pull weather stripping off from around a door.
DIY

How to Weatherstrip a Door the Right Way

Besides being unpleasant, door drafts force your heating system to work harder (and consume more energy) to keep your home at a consistently comfortable temperature. You can go a long way toward solving the issue by weatherstripping your doors. Here's how to do it correctly.