15 Places to Paint Before Putting Your House on the Market
Paint can go a long way toward making a house more sellable. Here are the key spots both inside and outside your home that should get a fresh coat before it goes on the market.
How To: Make a Mortise and Tenon Joint
Making mortise and tenon joints is a straightforward process.
How to Dispose of a Grill Properly
Learn the best way to get rid of a grill without adding unnecessary waste to landfills.
The Ugliest House in America’s Makeover Is Dividing Fans More Than Its Original Paint Job
The controversial paint color wasn’t everyone’s favorite, but many fans have an even bigger problem with how HGTV’s Ugliest House in America was renovated, pointing out the crucial feature the house lost in the process.
How to Get Rid of a Hot Tub
Whether you’re purchasing a new hot tub or just need to dispose of an old model that’s seen better days, here are your options.
16 Improvements Most Homeowners Get Wrong
Don’t do what these homeowners did! Learn how to avoid costly mistakes and design disasters before you begin your next DIY renovation.
6 Ways to Make Your Home (Almost) Maintenance-Free
We used to frequent brick-and-mortar shops and keep hard copies of every document; today, we buy our groceries online, stream our favorite videos, and store everything from personal photos to paperwork in the cloud. Well, when it comes to home maintenance, technology moves just as fast: It seems like every time we turn around, there’s a new development designed to reduce our workload—a very welcome trend, given the unrelenting attention a home requires. Fortunately, the building materials industry continues to improve upon durable, low-maintenance products that can reduce or eliminate the time spent on upkeep and repair. If you’re tired of sealing that wood deck, painting that picket fence, or climbing up on that ladder to clean your home’s gutters—and, let’s be honest, no one relishes those backbreaking tasks—maybe it’s time for an upgrade! Take a spin through these 6 advances in building and home improvement materials that can help you speed through your to-do list so you can spend more time doing the things you enjoy.This content has been brought to you by LeafGuard. Its facts and opinions are those of BobVila.com.
30 Summer Hacks You Need in Your Life ASAP
When it’s this hot outside, we need all the shortcuts we can get! See how Ziploc bags, pool noodles, grapes, and Doritos can make your summer easier—and cooler—than ever.
Never Cleaned Your SodaStream? Here’s Why You Should—and How to Do It
Your soda maker and bottles will remain odor free and ready to use if you follow these simple cleaning steps.
How to Wrap a Gift in 4 Attractive Ways
Celebrations, birthdays, and other special occasions call for presents. Learn how to wrap a variety of gift types with this handy guide.