Synopsis
Legendary home improvement expert Bob Vila hosts a daily radio feature with top tips and helpful hints on everything you need to know to make the most of your home.
Episodes
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Bob Vila Radio: Picking the Right Polyurethane
23/10/2017 Duration: 01minTrying to decide which polyurethane is right for your DIY project? Here are some points to consider. CM_BVNOTES-1744-...
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Bob Vila Radio: Finding the Right Fertilizer
10/10/2017 Duration: 01minCM_BVNOTES-1742-2Listen to ORGANIC VS. SYNTHETIC FERTILIZERS or read below:Organic versus synthetic fertilizers—here’...
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Bob Vila Radio: Quick Tips for Raking Leaves
06/10/2017 Duration: 01minAutumn leaves are lovely – at least until they’re carpeting your lawn…and raking them has become yet another item on ...
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Bob Vila Radio: Solid vs. Engineered Wood Flooring: What's the Difference?
02/10/2017 Duration: 01minWhen it comes to choosing wood flooring, you’ve got loads of options. One of the decisions you’ll be making is whethe...
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Bob Vila Radio: The One Mowing Mistake You Might Be Making
28/09/2017 Duration: 01minIn general, cutting wet grass isn’t a good idea. Here’s why:CM_BVNOTES-1740-4Listen to BOB VILA ON CUTTING WET GRASS ...
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Bob Vila Radio: What the Heck Is Shiplap?
15/09/2017 Duration: 01minWhat is shiplap? For one thing, it's a trendy wood wall treatment. More specifically, the term "shiplap" refers to ro...
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Bob Vila Radio: What The Deck? Understanding The Many Options in Decking Materials
04/09/2017 Duration: 01minAdding a deck? You have lots of materials to choose from. CM_BVNOTES-1737-1Listen to BOB VILA ON DECK MATERIAL OPTION...
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Bob Vila Radio: Transform Your Home with Transom Windows
03/09/2017 Duration: 01minTransom windows rest on the horizontal support beam above a window- or doorframe, enhancing natural light while addin...
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Bob Vila Radio: Kick Out the Ticks
16/08/2017 Duration: 01minAs you enjoy outdoor fun this summer, keep family, friends and pets safe from disease-carrying ticks. CM_BVNOTES-1734...
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Bob Vila Radio: Extinguishing Grease Fires
14/08/2017 Duration: 01minGrease fires are serious business. Would you believe they account for nearly a quarter of at-home fire-related deaths...
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Bob Vila Radio: This Is When You Should be Watering the Lawn
12/08/2017 Duration: 01minDrought conditions, combined with scorching summer temperatures, can make it hard to keep your lawn properly watered....
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Bob Vila Radio: Putting a Squash on Mushrooms
20/07/2017 Duration: 01minUnless you live in an area with drought conditions, rain usually supplies a good bit of moisture for our lawns. But t...
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Bob Vila Radio: All Your Organic Mulch Options
05/07/2017 Duration: 01minWhen used effectively, mulch insulates soil, locks in moisture, keeps out weeds, protects sensitive plants, plus it g...
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Bob Vila Radio: The Secret Solution to Your Garden Pest Problem
16/06/2017 Duration: 01minIf garden pests are bugging you, but you’d rather not nuke them with toxic chemicals, maybe you should give insectici...
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Bob Vila Radio: Get a Taste of Lasagna Gardening
15/06/2017 Duration: 01minAlso known as sheet mulching, lasagna gardening provides for richer soil and fewer weeds. The best part? You don't ha...
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Bob Vila Radio: Prepping the Pool
01/06/2017 Duration: 01min‘Bet you’re good and ready for your first plunge in your beloved backyard pool. Before you start splashing, though, y...
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Bob Vila Radio: Fresh Garden Trends
16/05/2017 Duration: 01minWith the arrival of spring, homeowners return to the outdoors, setting sights on new ways to bring beauty, fragrance,...
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Bob Vila Radio: Cutting the Crud on Your Kitchen Cabinets
06/04/2017 Duration: 01minIn any home, no matter its age or design, the kitchen always seem to serve as the hub of daily activity—a gathering s...
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Bob Vila Radio: Picking the Perfect Wallpaper
17/03/2017 Duration: 01minIf you’re adding wallpaper to your home, be sure to invest time in choosing the right design. After all, you're likel...
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Bob Vila Radio: The Right Way to Store Gasoline
17/02/2017 Duration: 01minWhat’s the best way of storing gasoline so that it's not only safe, but ready for use the next time you need it? Here...