How to Mix Concrete Properly
Mixing concrete yourself might sound a little intimidating—what happens if your tools get stuck?—but the process is pretty simple. Here’s what you need to do it right.
How to Stain Wood Furniture
Staining wood furniture adds color and brings out the natural beauty of the grain. Ahead, get step-by-step instructions for achieving a beautiful, lasting finish.
14 Fast-Growing Fruit Trees to Jump-Start Your Edible Landscape
In a hurry to pick fruit from your very own tree? Plant any of these rapidly growing or dwarf fruit trees and you’ll soon be noshing on healthy, vitamin-packed, fiber-filled produce.
How to Remove a Popcorn Ceiling
Ready to banish your textured ceiling and bring your home into the 21st century? You have a couple of options: Remove your popcorn ceiling—or cover it.
The Best LED Grow Lights for Indoor Plants and Veggies, Tested
Help your indoor plants and vegetables thrive with high-quality LED grow lights.
The Best Radon Test Kits of 2024 to Help Keep Your Home Safe
Instant radon gas testing and ongoing detection keeps you safe and gives you peace of mind.
Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for July
Before you soak up all that summer has to offer, check tasks like plant care, pool maintenance, and storm prep off your to-do list.
7 Reasons to Love Earthworms—and How to Attract More to Your Garden
Often unseen under the soil, industrious earthworms provide countless benefits for your garden. Encourage them by providing the right environment.
String of Pearls Care
If you love pearls, try the “green” living kind with a string of pearls plant.
Why Every Home Needs at Least 1 Junk Drawer
It gets a bad rap, but a junk drawer is more than just a place to dump random items.