Interior (Page 10)

Draw inspiration for every room in your home, from flooring to walls and the major systems behind them—and get the guidance to make your dreams a reality.

Latest in Interior

How to Fix Scratches on Wood Floors

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila, Updated by Tony Carrick

How to Remove Rust from Stainless Steel

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

Lighting & Electrical

We Spent 2 Months Testing Smart Plugs—These Were the Easiest To Set Up and Use

By Tom Scalisi, Michelle Larson

We Swept Up 3 Weeks’ Worth of Debris to Find the Best Brooms

By Michelle Larson, Andreana Lefton

How to Clean Stove Drip Pans

By Michelle Ullman

Do You Have Hard Water? This Is How to Size a Water Softener for Your Home

By Timothy Dale

Lighting & Electrical

How I Styled HGTV Star Jasmine Roth’s Hunter Fan Pendant Lights

PEX vs. Copper: Which Pipes Are Best for Your Plumbing Project?

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Timothy Dale

How to Clean Bamboo Floors

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Steffani Cameron

Painting Laminate Cabinets: How to Get Pro Results

By Manasa Reddigari, Tony Carrick

Hurry, Narwal Is Slashing Prices During Its Prime Day Encore Sale

By Glenda Taylor

Walls & Ceilings

5 Ways to Find a Wall Stud Without Using a Stud Finder

By Kit Stansley, Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

Bathroom Storage

How to Install a Medicine Cabinet

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

How to Stop Water From Leaking Into the Basement After a Heavy Rain

By Melissa Graham, Updated by Margaret Foley

Faced vs. Unfaced Insulation: Which Is Best for Your Home?

By Timothy Dale, Theresa Clement

How to Clean Oven Door Glass

By Jennifer Noonan, Gretchen Heber

3 Things You Should Absolutely Never Put on a Windowsill in Your Home

By Sandi Schwartz

Interior Design

5 Returning ’90s Home Trends That Are Anything But Cookie-Cutter

By Sandi Schwartz

How to Turn Off Water to Your House

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

The Complete Guide to PEX Pipe

By Bob Vila, Timothy Dale

Lighting & Electrical

How to Wire a Light Switch: Easy Steps for Single-Pole and 3-Way Switches

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

30 Lazy Cleaning Tricks for a Spotless Home

The 25 Easiest Ways to Save Energy (and Dollars) This Summer

Interior Design

These Dark Interior Colors Can Sell Your House for More Money, According to Zillow

By Sandi Schwartz

The 5 Emergency Supplies I Picked Up During Prime Day

By Kathleen Corlett

Evaporative Cooler vs. Air Conditioner: What’s the Difference?

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Best Paint Brushes for Trim, Tested for Crisp, Clean Lines

By Glenda Taylor, Additional research by Will Briskin

How to Choose a Dehumidifier That’s Right for Your Home

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Timothy Dale, BobVila.com Staff

From $139 to $1,399, These Are the Best Prime Day Deals on Robot Vacuums

By Glenda Taylor

I Tested a Popular Vac/Mop and My Floors Have Never Been Cleaner

By Stephanie Cronk

Home Technology

Prime Day Home Security Deals Are Live—Save Up to 63% on Ring, Blink & More

By Glenda Taylor

Tank vs. Tankless Water Heater Cost: 8 Factors to Consider When Choosing a Water Heater

By Katie Flannery

25 Kitchen Trends You Might Regret

By Kristen Mosier

19 Laundry Mistakes You’re Probably Making

By Michelle Ullman, Eleanor Chalstrom

Energy Star Is On the Chopping Block—How You Can Still Prioritize Efficiency (and Savings) With Your Next Appliance Purchase

By Sandi Schwartz

Kitchen & Dining

Temperature Check: The Best Infrared Thermometers, According to Our Tests

By Tom Scalisi, Tony Carrick

The Best Robot Vacuums for Keeping Hardwood Floors Spotless, Tested

By Jasmine Harding, Katie Barton

12 Smart Dishwashing Hacks No One Ever Taught You

By Jennifer Noonan

The 21 Sneakiest Storage Spots We’ve Ever Seen

By BobVila.com Staff, Updated by Daryna Tobey

14 Common Tiny Brown Bugs in the House and How to Get Rid of Them

By Melissa Graham, Evelyn Auer, Updated by Paul Rankin

4 Easy Places You Can Add More Insulation This Summer—Without Tearing Out a Wall

By Tony Carrick

How to Tell if You Have Hard Water

By Tony Carrick, Glenda Taylor

How to Lower Humidity in the House

By Deirdre Mundorf, Updated by Teresa Odle

How to Clean Granite Countertops

By Teresa Odle, Bob Vila

Should You Caulk Around the Toilet?

15 Annoying Problems Hard Water Can Cause Around the Home

By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Tony Carrick

Why Is My House so Humid?

By Melissa Maynard de Kerch, Evelyn Auer, Updated by Teresa Odle

10 Signs Your Home Needs a Water Softener

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Updated by Tony Carrick

This Inexpensive Upgrade Keeps Bugs Out of Your Garage Year-Round

By Tony Carrick

How to Clean a Dryer Vent

By Bob Vila, Timothy Dale

Walls & Ceilings

How to Use a Stud Finder

By Steffani Cameron

7 Types of Drywall Anchors Every Homeowner Should Know

Walls & Ceilings

How to Paint Baseboards

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

Heating & Cooling

Upgrade to a Heat Pump for Year-Round Comfort—and More Efficiency Than Your Current HVAC

By Sandi Schwartz

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How to Prepare for a Hurricane

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Updated by Margaret Foley

Interior Design

Brushed Nickel vs. Chrome: What’s the Difference?

By Kristen Mosier, Updated by Margaret Foley

Updating Kitchen Countertops With Contact Paper: What to Know

By Savannah Sher, Updated by Paul Rankin

Heating & Cooling

Should I Leave My Garage Door Cracked in the Summer?

By Sandi Schwartz

Lighting & Electrical

12 Home Office Lighting Ideas for a More Productive Workspace

By Jasmine Harding

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

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Transform Your Kitchen with the Best Cabinet Hardware

By Glenda Taylor, Jasmine Harding

How to Test for Radon in Your Home

By Deirdre Mundorf

The Dos and Don’ts of Finishing Basement Walls

By Theresa Clement, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The 6 Best Closet Design Companies

By Mel Childs, Evelyn Auer