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Mold on the Ceiling
Interior

How to Get Rid of Mold on the Ceiling

By Katie Flannery, Updated by Paul Rankin

Woman kneels on tile floor sponging floor next to orange bucket.
DIY

How to Remove Grout Haze

By Bob Vila

Organize Your Home With These Budget-Friendly Organizers
Interior

Organize Your Home With These Budget-Friendly Organizers

By Bob Vila Staff, Jasmine Harding

Woman removed faucet aerator from bathroom sink with wrench, which is next to sink.
DIY

How to Clean a Faucet Aerator

By Timothy Dale

Woman uses microfiber mop to clean exterior windows of a home.
Interior

How to Clean Windows

By Bob Vila, Donna Boyle Schwartz

Closeup shot of a woman holding a stack of towels at home
Interior

Can You Wash Bath and Kitchen Towels Together?

By Sandi Schwartz

Woman using box of baking soda to clean a jetted tub.
Interior

How to Clean a Jacuzzi

By Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Vila, Donna Boyle Schwartz

Woman uses olive oil to polish a stainless steel sink.
DIY

How to Clean a Stainless Steel Sink

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

The Best Drain Cleaners
Reviews

This $7 Product Can Clear Even the Most Stubborn Drain Clog

By Paul Rankin, Manasa Reddigari, Timothy Dale

A group of the best tile cleaners group together in front of a tiled wall before testing.
Reviews

We Tested 10 Tile Cleaners to Find the Best One

By Debbie Wolfe, Katie Barton

The Best Plugin Air Freshener Options
Reviews

Our Favorite Plug-in Air Freshener is Simple, Effective, and Affordable

By Savannah Sher

8 of the Best Upholstery Steam Cleaners lined up on wood floor
Reviews

Our Favorite Handheld Steam Cleaner Eliminates Stains and Odors Naturally

By Carol Benton, Katie Barton

A group of the best shower squeegees grouped together on a towel before testing.
Reviews

Keep Shower Stains at Bay With the 5 Best Shower Squeegees Tested

By Andreana Lefton, Amanda Lauren

Close up of person holding an aqua toothbrush pulling chewing gum out of a beige carpet.
DIY

How to Get Gum Out of Carpet

By Manasa Reddigari, Updated by Paul Rankin

Faceless woman pointing to holes in her pink and gray sweater.
Interior

What’s Making Holes in My Clothes?

By Sandi Schwartz

A homeowner inspecting a section of flooring that appears to have mold growth.
Interior

Has That Mold Always Been There? A Guide to Recognizing Stains

By Deirdre Mundorf

How to Drain a Washing Machine
DIY

How to Drain a Washing Machine

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

A hand with a green rubber glove washes a window sill with mold using a paper towel.
Interior

How to Clean Mold on a Windowsill

By Melissa Graham, Updated by Tony Carrick

Young woman blowing her nose with a tissue at home on her couch.
Interior

Why Am I Suddenly Allergic to My House?

By Sandi Schwartz

The Best Multi-Purpose Steam Cleaners Options
Reviews

After Using These Steam Cleaners for 30 Days, There is One Clear Winner

By Timothy Dale