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A small blue home with extensive hurricane damage.
Interior

How to Prepare for a Hurricane

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Updated by Margaret Foley

Old air conditioner and focus evaporator of dirty, foul, be putrid Before cleaning on the purple wall in the home office in the summer and circuit board control.
Interior

Convinced There’s Mold in Your Window Air Conditioner? Take Your AC Apart.

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Giant water bugs on a white background
Interior

How to Get Rid of Water Bugs

By Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer, Updated by Paul Rankin

A group of the best paver sealers on top of pavers in a driveway before testing.
Reviews

We Tested the Best Paver Sealers for 3 Weeks to Find the Top Products for Protecting Your Patio

By Glenda Taylor, Ana Chevalier

Several bottles of different concrete sealer brands lined up on a table
Reviews

After 3 Weeks of Hands-On Testing, Here Are Best Concrete Sealers to Protect Against Stains

By Mark Wolfe, Glenda Taylor

Water leak on ceiling of apartment unit.
DIY

Water Stains on the Ceiling: Common Causes and Solutions

By Bob Vila, Teresa Odle

Older man caulking the exterior of a window.
Exterior

This Is the One Place You Shouldn’t Caulk Around Your Window

By Sandi Schwartz

Polycrylic vs Polyurethane: Which Finish to Use On Your Wood Project
DIY

Polycrylic vs. Polyurethane: What’s the Difference?

By Michelle Ullman, Phillip Tinner, Updated by Timothy Dale

A spacious outdoor deck stained a cedar color with patio furniture on top.
Exterior

The Dos and Don’ts of Sealing the Deck

By Timothy Dale, Theresa Clement, Bob Vila

Person uses epoxy to fill a cracked tile in floor.
DIY

How to Fix a Cracked Floor Tile Without Replacing It

By Nicole Fallon-Peek, Updated by Theresa Clement

Ground-level view looking up into an outdoor sconce in which a light bulb broke in the socket.
DIY

3 Ways to Remove a Broken Light Bulb

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

A speed square is propped up against ear protecting headphones, a pencil nearby.
DIY

How to Use a Speed Square for DIY Projects

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

Set of keys hanging from a lock in the door.
DIY

How to Rekey a Lock

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

A broken window and decayed wall.
DIY

How to Fix a Crack in Glass

By Michelle Ullman

Woman uses mesh drywall tape to cover a hole in drywall.
Interior

How to Patch Drywall

By Bob Vila

A crack running through a white interior wall.
Interior

When Should You Worry About Cracks in Your Walls?

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

A dry basement after cleaning up leaking walls.
Interior

Waterproofing Basement Walls: The Dos and Don’ts

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

A hand holding a cloth to wipe a wooden countertop
Interior

Countertop Care 101

By Elzy Kolb

View from inside of man looking into an empty refrigerator.
Interior

Why Is My Fridge Making Noise?

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila, Updated by Timothy Dale

Woman uses grout float to apply new matching grout to existing grout and tile.
Interior

Grout Repair: A Step-By-Step Guide for DIYers

By Katie Flannery