9 Types of Ceilings Every Homeowner Should Know - Bob Vila
WEBOct 12, 2023 · 3. Tray Ceiling. Photo: istockphoto.com. A tray ceiling has a raised central inset, and offers an opportunity for dynamic ceiling lighting and playful paint schemes. Typically, the ceiling along ...
The Best Engineered Wood Flooring - Top Picks by Bob Vila
WEBMay 18, 2022 · The best engineered hardwood floors come in oak, maple, mahogany, bamboo, and more. There’s a great degree of variance between products when it comes to the veneer layer’s thickness. Some ...
GFCIs 101: All You Need to Know About These Outlets - Bob Vila
WEBMay 18, 2022 · STEP 4: Remove the three attached wires, which are held in place with Phillips screws. Note the color of the screws and the color of the wires. Black (hot) wire connects to a brass or gold screw ...
The Best Home Design Software - Top Picks from Bob Vila
WEBMar 30, 2022 · BEST OVERALL: Virtual Architect Ultimate Home Design. BEST VALUE: Total 3D Home, Landscape & Deck Premium Suite 12. PROFESSIONAL PICK: Chief Architect Premier Professional Home Design. BEST FOR ...
7 Clever Ways to Unclog a Toilet Without a Plunger - Bob Vila
WEBJan 4, 2023 · 2. Swish in Some Dish Soap. If you need to kick the unclogging process up a notch, fetch some dish soap from the kitchen and squeeze a generous amount, about a 1/4 cup should do, into the toilet ...
The 9 Best Ultrasonic Pest Repellers - Top Picks by Bob Vila
WEBBEST SOLAR: Careland Solar-Powered Mole Repellent Screws. BEST FOR RODENTS: T3-R Triple High Impact Repeller. BEST PLUG-IN: Neatmaster Ultrasonic Pest Repeller Plug-In. BEST UPGRADE PLUG-IN ...
The Best Interior Paints of 2024, Tested and Reviewed - Bob Vila
WEBAug 24, 2024 · BEST OVERALL: Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint Interior Acrylic Latex. BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK: Glidden Premium PPG Eggshell Interior Latex Paint. UPGRADE PICK: Sherwin-Williams Emerald Designer ...
Solved! This Is the Best Way to Clean Hardwood Floors - Bob Vila
WEBJan 28, 2022 · Gently scrub with a coarser “00” grade steel wool wet with mineral spirits. Wipe away the mineral spirits with a damp cloth, then use a dry cloth to remove the water. With a soft cloth, apply ...
How to Get Rid of Gnats, Indoors and Out - Bob Vila
WEBJan 26, 2024 · Leave out leftover wine. Pour wine that’s past its prime into a small dish; add a couple of drops of dish soap. Gnats will flock to the “open bar” and get stuck in the mire. 7. Light a ...
The 12 Best Concrete Crack Fillers of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
WEBJul 17, 2024 · Rope-like crack filler is fast and easy to install in cracks and joints ½ inch to 1 inch wide. Melts with handheld torch and bonds to the sidewalls of the concrete opening. Forms a permanent seal ...