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Hear a loud banging in your pipes? Water hammer may be to blame. Here's how to stop the racket and protect your plumbing.| Bob Vila
Hear a loud banging in your pipes? Water hammer may be to blame. Here's how to stop the racket and protect your plumbing.| Bob Vila
BobVila.com awards 46 winners in the 2025 Tool of the Year program, recognizing the handiest new products for DIY homeowners and pros alike.| Bob Vila
What does lawn fungus look like, and how does it get in your yard? Learn what causes lawn fungus, and how to prevent and treat the problem.| Bob Vila
When torrential rains dumped nearly a foot of water in our window well within 30 minutes, we had to act fast to prevent major damage in our basement.| Bob Vila
We talked to Brian Brigantti—aka @RedleafRanch—about how he got his start in gardening, what abundance means to him, and his new book.| Bob Vila
Brian really loves his Ferry-Morse tools!| Bob Vila
Get the scoop on budgeting, planning, cabinets, countertops, and more.| Bob Vila
If you’re looking to solve your storage shortage with a backyard shed but lack the know-how, check Bob Vila's overview on how to build a shed.| Bob Vila
Get water in your basement after it rains? Here’s a solution that might help dry things up.| Bob Vila
Start your first garden without spending a lot of money. We'll show you how!| Bob Vila
The best lawn care products include self-propelled lawn mowers, cordless trimmers, Sunday Lawn Care, and more.| Bob Vila
New gardeners often learn as they go—Brian Brigantti, a TikTok homesteading sensation, is offering his best tips for speeding up the process!| Bob Vila
The cost to build a shed depends on how you design and intend to use it. See your options for shed type and modifications and what they run.| Bob Vila
How much does it cost to refinish hardwood floors? If your hardwood floors are looking worn, read on to see how much you can expect this project to cost.| Bob Vila
Learn how to determine whether gasoline has gone bad, how to dispose of old gas, and what you can do to make stored gas last longer.| Bob Vila
The best energy-efficient space heaters help warm rooms and keep electric bills in check. We tested top models, see our results.| Bob Vila
When you can't get your snow blower up and running, the problem is usually a simple fix. Do these things before paying someone to service your machine.| Bob Vila
Snowed in without salt for the driveway? These other ways to keep your driveway, walkways, and porch free of ice may surprise you.| Bob Vila
The best snow blower can help clear your driveway quickly and efficiently. We put our top snow blower picks to the test. See our results.| Bob Vila
When budgeting for flooring installation cost, the type of flooring, labor, and the size of the area will affect price. Read on for more.| Bob Vila
Before building a new shed or planning an extension for the home, it’s important to understand setback requirements and how they may impact your plans.| Bob Vila
