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Caulking Windows: The 10 Dos and Don'ts
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20 Easy Ways to Be the Best Holiday Host
bobvila.com - By Manasa Reddigari and Caitlin Castelaz
From fuss-free party invitations to insanely easy-to-assemble guest goodies, these holiday hosting ideas are sure to earn you the title of "host with …
These Were the 16 Craziest and Most Successful Kickstarter Campaigns in 2018
bobvila.com - By Michelle Ullman
Looking for the latest and greatest products to simplify or improve your life? Then head over to Kickstarter, the self-proclaimed world’s largest …
Christmas Trees
11 Holiday Mistakes That Bring Burglars to Your Door
bobvila.com - By Glenda Taylor
While you’re busy shopping, decorating, and getting ready for holiday festivities, burglars are preparing for one of their busiest times of the year …
Sherwin-Williams
14 Paint Colors That Can Make a Room Feel Instantly Cozy
bobvila.com - By Jamie Birdwell-Branson
If there’s one word you want to be able to use to describe your home—especially in the winter—it’s "cozy." To cultivate a comfortable and cozy …
Christmas Trees
35 DIY Advent Calendars to Help You Count Down to Christmas
bobvila.com - By Manasa Reddigari and Caitlin Castelaz
Build up excitement as you count down to Christmas with an Advent calendar that offers a fun surprise on each of the 24 days leading up to the big …
How to Clean Wallpaper in 3 Steps
bobvila.com - By Andreana Lefton
Clean away the gray cast of dust, dirt, grease, and more from your wallpaper in three steps—or less.
DIY
20 Unique Ways to Display Holiday Cards
bobvila.com - By Jennifer Noonan and Caitlin Castelaz
By the time Christmas Eve rolls around, many mantels will be groaning under a flood of holiday greeting cards. Lighten the load by displaying cards …
Domestic Technology
How Long Do Refrigerators Last? Solved!
bobvila.com - By Manasa Reddigari
That vital kitchen appliance may hang in there longer than you think, but it won’t be around forever. Learn how to extend its life—and when it’s time …
Is a Floating Tile Floor Right for Your Home?
bobvila.com - By Glenda Taylor
Find out if floating tile—a DIY-friendly alternative to traditional porcelain tiles—is right for your home.
Christmas Trees
Must Be Nice: 10 Extravagant Services People Hire for the Holidays
bobvila.com - By Glenda Taylor
For many, the holidays are a whirlwind of activity, chock-full of decorating, entertaining, and shopping for that perfect gift to put under the tree. …
Inventions
7 Cool Inventions That Will Help You Save Money on Your Heating Bill
bobvila.com - By BobVila.com
It might as well be one of the laws of nature: As outdoor temperatures drop, electricity bills rise. In much of the country, it takes a lot of energy …
The 50 Best Products for Surviving Winter
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Rather than suffer through the coldest season, why not enjoy it? These simple yet genius buys will keep you warmer, safer, and more prepared for …
Queer Eye
Here’s How Designers Decorate for the Holidays
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Searching for inspiration for your holiday decor? Look no further! We’ve gathered the boldest, brightest ideas for 2018 from top designers around the …
Weird
The Weirdest Things Anyone Has Ever Used to Make an Awesome DIY Christmas Wreath
bobvila.com - By Manasa Reddigari
Christmas wreaths have traditionally taken the form of rings of evergreen boughs, but in a daring break with the past, today's DIYers create colorful …
Christmas Trees
5 Best Christmas Tree Stands, According to Happy Customers
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Blue Ridge Mountains
35 Postcard-Perfect Towns to Visit This Holiday Season
bobvila.com - By Jamie Birdwell-Branson
They say there’s no place like home for the holidays—but we beg to differ. If you’re hunting for some holiday spirit this season, look no further …
Olive Oil
14 Things to Do with Olive Oil Besides Cook
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Olive oil is most commonly thought of as a kitchen staple, but for thousands of years it's also been used for all sorts of things that have nothing …
Christmas Trees
5 Best Christmas Tree Types to Choose From
bobvila.com - By Jennifer Noonan
Picking out a perfect tree isn't all about looks—the tree's scent, strength of branches, and needle retention all matter, too. So before you head to …
All You Need to Know About Tudor Houses, Then and Now
bobvila.com - Glenda Taylor
If you grew up in an American suburb, you’re probably familiar with the Tudor architectural style, typified by homes ...
Flooring
7 Things to Know Before Choosing Laminate Flooring
bobvila.com - Katelin Hill
First introduced in the 1970s, laminate flooring is comprised of layers of synthetic material engineered to look like...
Holiday Gift Ideas
42 Under $42 Holiday Gift Ideas for Homeowners
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The holidays are here—almost! For many folks, this time of year requires making a little extra room in the shopping budget for gift buying. Whether …
Christmas Trees
Solved! How Long Does a Christmas Tree Last?
bobvila.com - Manasa Reddigari
Q: Our family wants to replace our artificial Christmas tree with a real one this year, and the kids want to go tree ...
Cleaning
How To: Clean with Mineral Spirits—and Why You Should
bobvila.com - Michelle Ullman
Commonly used as paint thinner, mineral spirits—an inexpensive petroleum distillate—is also a versatile cleaner. Whil...
Home Ownership
12 Things You Can Do to Protect Yourself from Package Theft
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Nothing quite beats the eager anticipation of waiting for that special gift or self-indulgence to arrive at your front door. Unfortunately, growing …
Flooring
7 Things to Know Before Choosing and Installing Marble Flooring
bobvila.com - Glenda Taylor
Beautiful marble flooring started its journey into our homes as limestone. Millions of years of metamorphosis—intense...
Boxing Day
8 All-Too-Common Christmas Gifts No One Actually Wants
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While it may be true that "it's the thought that counts," it's also true that far too often the recipient's thought upon opening a gift is "Ugh." …
MicroSD
Best Doorbell Cameras: Buyer's Guide + 3 Picks
bobvila.com - By Glenda Taylor
Understand all the features that the new crop of doorbell cameras may offer so you can pick the best device for your home. Photo: istockphoto.com When …
Miami Beach
The 34 Greatest Things Ever Built in America
bobvila.com - By Manasa Reddigari
If America were a brand, it would be one of the most prolific ones on the planet. Over its 242-year life, it has produced, in equal turn, striking …
Remote Controls
Best Christmas Lights: How to Choose + 3 Top Picks
bobvila.com - By Michelle Ullman
Updating your holiday decor this year? Start by reviewing these tips for selecting the right string lights for your setup—and don't miss this …

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Caulking Windows: The 10 Dos and Don'ts

20 Easy Ways to Be the Best Holiday Host

These Were the 16 Craziest and Most Successful Kickstarter Campaigns in 2018

11 Holiday Mistakes That Bring Burglars to Your Door

14 Paint Colors That Can Make a Room Feel Instantly Cozy

35 DIY Advent Calendars to Help You Count Down to Christmas

How to Clean Wallpaper in 3 Steps

20 Unique Ways to Display Holiday Cards

How Long Do Refrigerators Last? Solved!

Is a Floating Tile Floor Right for Your Home?

Must Be Nice: 10 Extravagant Services People Hire for the Holidays

7 Cool Inventions That Will Help You Save Money on Your Heating Bill

The 50 Best Products for Surviving Winter

Here’s How Designers Decorate for the Holidays

The Weirdest Things Anyone Has Ever Used to Make an Awesome DIY Christmas Wreath

5 Best Christmas Tree Stands, According to Happy Customers

35 Postcard-Perfect Towns to Visit This Holiday Season

14 Things to Do with Olive Oil Besides Cook

5 Best Christmas Tree Types to Choose From

All You Need to Know About Tudor Houses, Then and Now

7 Things to Know Before Choosing Laminate Flooring

42 Under $42 Holiday Gift Ideas for Homeowners

Solved! How Long Does a Christmas Tree Last?

How To: Clean with Mineral Spirits—and Why You Should

12 Things You Can Do to Protect Yourself from Package Theft

7 Things to Know Before Choosing and Installing Marble Flooring

8 All-Too-Common Christmas Gifts No One Actually Wants

Best Doorbell Cameras: Buyer's Guide + 3 Picks

The 34 Greatest Things Ever Built in America

Best Christmas Lights: How to Choose + 3 Top Picks