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Young woman lifts the cover on a mini-split air conditioner to examine the inside.
Interior

What to Do if Your Air Conditioner Is Not Cooling Your Space

By Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

Woman uses microfiber mop to clean exterior windows of a home.
Interior

How to Clean Windows

By Bob Vila, Donna Boyle Schwartz

anode rod replacement - new anode rod for water heater tank
DIY

This One Repair Can Extend the Life of Your Water Heater

By Timothy Dale

Woman sprays a brown couch with cleaning solution.
Interior

This Is the Absolute Best Way to Clean a Couch

By Deirdre Mundorf

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DIY

This is the Best Way to Clean Car Windows

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Railing Planters Options
Reviews

The Best Railing Planters

By Katie Barton

The Best PVC Pipe Cutter Options
Reviews

After Testing the Best PVC Pipe Cutters, This is Our Must-Have Choice For Larger Pipes

By Glenda Taylor, Timothy Dale

The Best Ant Farms Options
Reviews

The Best Ant Farms

By Jasmine Harding

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Lawn & Garden

What Is Banana Water and Is it Actually Good for Plants?

By Sandi Schwartz

The Best Underlayments for Vinyl Plank Flooring Options
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The Best Underlayments for Vinyl Plank Flooring

By Savannah Sher

The Best Moth Repellents Options
Reviews

The Best Moth Repellents for Clothes, Furniture, and More

By Jasmine Harding

A person using the best DeWalt table saw option
Reviews

The Best DeWalt Table Saws You Can Get

By Bob Beacham

The Best Sauna Heater installed in a wood sauna next to a built-in bench with a water bucket and scoop on the floor.
Reviews

The Best Sauna Heaters for the Most Comfortable Home Spa Experience

By Bob Beacham

A group photo of the best greenhouse heaters on concrete
Reviews

The Best Greenhouse Heaters to Protect Your Tender Plants This Winter, Tested

By Mark Wolfe, Jasmine Harding

Bob Vila’s 75 Best Tips for Homeowners
DIY

Bob Vila’s 75 Best Tips for Homeowners

By Bob Vila Staff

A wax applicator brush is being used to apply clear polyurethane to a sanded hardwood floor.
Interior

How to Refinish Hardwood Floors

By Joe Provey

10 Things You Should Know Before You Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree
Lawn & Garden

10 Things You Should Know Before You Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree

By Jamie Birdwell-Branson

A person taking the cap off the Eclectic Products E6000 Craft Adhesive before testing the product.
Reviews

The Best Glues to Repair Your Most Treasured Ceramics, Tested

By Emily Blackwood, Debbie Wolfe

Make Your Home Less Chaotic With These 12 Simple Changes
Interior

Make Your Home Less Chaotic With These 12 Simple Changes

By Michelle Ullman

12 Tips and Tricks We Learned from Professional Movers
Real Estate

12 Tips and Tricks We Learned from Professional Movers

By Tom Scalisi