At Home With Bob Vila

It’s not just for dorm rooms anymore:  the stylish design, low cost and ingenious construction of lots of today’s kno...

Who doesn't need more shelf space? Hanging shelves is a great do-it-yourself project that can help you get organized....

Whether it’s back to the dorm or just back to school, making room for kids and their stuff gets harder as they get bi...

The hoses that deliver hot and cold water to your clothes washer may not be something you think about very often, but...

Ventilation fans in kitchens and bathrooms are required by code in most states, and they’re a good idea everywhere. T...

Falling down the stairs is so common and so dangerous, if you’ve got a baby in your house, you ought to have safety g...

Green roof systems and roof gardens look great in an urban landscape, but they’re not just for cities anymore. They’r...

Your dryer removes about a gallon of water from every load of laundry. The longer that water stays inside your home, ...

Here’s a job you can do in the cool basement to beat the summer heat, and you should add it to your twice a year to-d...

If you’re looking for a kitchen upgrade on a budget, take a look at your backsplash. It’s easy to turn this unassumin...

Finishing your basement is a great way to add space and value to your home. If you have enough ceiling height and you...

If you’ve still got an old mercury or mechanical contact thermostat, it’s easy to forget to adjust it when you leave ...

There’s more to that “new paint smell” than you might think. What you’re smelling are volatile organic compounds, or ...

You’ve heard it said that you’ve got a better chance of being struck by lighting than winning the lottery, and that’s...

Your dishwasher does a lot to make your life easier; here are a couple things you can do to make its life longer!CM_B...

There are lots of ways to shade your windows from the sun, and if they seem a little old-fashioned, it’s because they...

Late summer’s when you see ‘em, but now’s not  actually the best time to mess with a bee or wasp nest. The queen esta...

Now that folks are more conscious about not sending everything to the landfill, and there are even tax incentives for...

Now’s a great time to do a whole-house electrical inspection, and you can do this kind yourself. CM_BVILANOTES-7 Elec...

Lots of home-buyers look for “short sales”, because on the surface, they can seem like a bargain. CM_BVILANOTES-6 Buy...