At Home With Bob Vila

In the current real estate market, it’s not hard to find foreclosed properties to buy. But a home that looks like a g...

For a saw that’s great on the curves, no workshop is complete without a good saber saw. CM_BVILANOTES-4 Tool Tip- Sab...

When you’re painting, windows are often the hardest things to get right. CM_BVILANOTES-3 Painting WindowsListen to BO...

When it comes to re-painting, everyone’s least favorite part of the job is prepping the surface… but it’s also the mo...

It’s not uncommon to find beautiful woodwork with coat after coat of paint obscuring its detail, especially in older ...

Use a power sprayer to cut days off your next big paint job. LISTENListen to BOB VILA ON POWER SPRAYER TIPS, or read ...

Summertime’s a great time to get to that exterior paint job you’ve been putting off. LISTENListen to BOB VILA ON EXTE...

Irrigating your yard can really be wasteful and expensive; clean water is a precious commodity, and not just in deser...

By now we all know that recycling’s the way to go, but to get your whole family on board, you need a system that’s ea...

When it comes to keeping your home cool this summer, your roof—not your air conditioning system—IS YOUR first line of...

A garbage disposal really keeps things flowing in the kitchen, and installing one isn’t a tough job for a do-it-yours...

I get alot of questions from folks who want to improve their garden soil with compost, but aren’t sure which kind of ...

Your garage door opener controls what is probably the largest moving object in your house. But it’s not actually the ...

It’s a great idea to shop for green products, but don’t forget to factor transport into the true cost of what you’re ...

If you have a south-facing roof without solar panels on it, you’re probably paying too much for hot water. LISTENList...

Before you crank up the air conditioning this summer, try a little old-fashioned ventilation first.  LISTENListen to ...

To control garden pests without using toxic chemicals, work with nature, not against it. LISTENListen to BOB VILA ON ...

It’s estimated that 40 percent of American homes have a mold problem. LISTENListen  to BOB VILA ON MOLD PROBLEMS, or ...

If you’re looking for a way to give your home some character, to frame your garden, or to get a little privacy from t...

Giving your pet a place of his own to take shelter from wind, rain and sun is a noble pursuit. Doghouses now come in ...