Exterior

Create and maintain a sturdy structure—even add curb appeal and enhance your home's energy savings—with a wide range of exterior projects.

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A white Ring doorbell camera.
Home Security

Does Ring Work With Google Home?

By Bob Vila Staff

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

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

By Bob Vila

Red and black Honda EU2200i generator on grass
Generators

The Best Quiet Generators, According to Our Hands-On Tests

By Bob Beacham, By Glenda Taylor, By Mark Wolfe

A smiling man looks through an open window after waking up in the morning.
Energy & Power

Your Windows Can Make or Break Your Energy Bill This Summer—Here’s How

By Sandi Schwartz

Prime Day 2025 Pool Deals on above-ground pools, inflatable pools, pool floats, and more
Pools & Water Features

The Best Prime Day Pools Are Making a Splash—My Favorite Is 20 Feet Wide

By Glenda Taylor

A main repair the window screen with a spline roller.
Windows

How to Replace a Window Screen

By Larry Bilotti, By Bob Vila, By Tony Carrick

Automatic swimming pool covering system, over a pool.
Pools & Water Features

How to Close a Pool for the Season

By Michael Franco, By Savannah Sher, By Margaret Foley

Yellow and white awning on a white building
Deck, Patio & Porch

Upgrade Your Patio with the Best Retractable Awnings

By Jasmine Harding

11 Air Conditioning Mistakes That Spike Your Bills
Energy & Power

11 Air Conditioning Mistakes That Spike Your Bills

By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Best pool patches
Exterior

Dealing With Pool Leaks? These Patch Kits Plug the Problem Fast

By Bob Beacham

The Best Gutter Guard option installed on a gutter.
Gutters

We Tested the Best Gutter Guards—These Are Our Favorites

By Glenda Taylor, By Timothy Dale, By Tom Scalisi, By Tony Carrick

Beautifully landscaped front yard with flowers, lush grass and bushes is in foreground.
Curb Appeal

We Asked Landscaping Pros the 3 Biggest Curb Appeal Mistakes to Avoid

By Sandi Schwartz

Prime Day Home Security Deals on Blink Security Cameras and More
Home Security

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

By Glenda Taylor

The Best Above-Ground Pool on a white background.
Pools & Water Features

These 9 Above-Ground Pool Filters Will Keep Algae and Debris out of Your Pool All Summer

By Tony Carrick

A person cleaning house windows from outside using a homemade window cleaner recipe.
Windows

How to Make Homemade Window Cleaner

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, By Deirdre Mundorf

A person shopping for energy efficient appliances and washing machines.
Energy & Power

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

By Sandi Schwartz

Tan colored Craftsman Style Bungalow house
Curb Appeal

5 Craftsman-Style Curb Appeal Ideas That Aren’t Just for Bungalows

By Sandi Schwartz

A family of three enjoying the best above-ground pool option
Pools & Water Features

The Best Above-Ground Pools for Beating the Heat

By Stacey L. Nash

Colorful corners of the best shade sails on a lawn before testing.
Deck, Patio & Porch

Our Favorite Shade Sails for Beating the Heat in Style

By Stacey L. Nash, Additional research provided by Andreana Lefton

A woman wearing white paints a white deck with a gazebo while on a ladder.
Deck, Patio & Porch

How to Paint a Deck 

By Bob Vila, By Glenda Taylor, Updated by Timothy Dale