At Home With Bob Vila

With Zika and other mosquito-borne illnesses on the rise, it’s a good idea to take a close look at the mosquito contr...

Did your most recent trip to the thrift store pay off in a big way? Vintage furniture adds character to any builder-g...

Remember twisting the dial of your combination lock to retrieve a textbook from your high school locker? Well, you're...

A fire pit introduces a festive yet intimate feeling to any outdoor living area, and perhaps best of all, there are c...

This winter, you may find yourself with uninvited guests—orange-red Asian ladybugs. Imported to combat garden pests, ...

Here’s a cold-weather tidbit: Did you know that in many old homes, as much as a quarter of the heat generated by the ...

If radon tests have found unacceptably high readings in your home, there are at least a few effective ways to address...

Recessed lighting has always been a discreet choice that occupies next to no space in the room where it appears. Maki...

With severe weather events becoming ever more common, it may be wise to prepare for the possibility of your home bein...

In an insulated window, the panes are comprised of multiple layers, each separated by an inert gas. Not only do they ...

Everyone knows that ceiling fans provide low-cost cooling in summer. But did you know you can also use ceiling fans t...

Hurricane Sandy served as a stark reminder that in every part of the country, severe storms pose a grave threat. To g...

Looking for a quick way to remove old layers of paint? Your best bet might be a heat gun—and it's easy enough to use ...

These days, a lot of homeowners are trading kitchen cabinets for open shelving, and there are some great reasons why!...

If there's a room in your home that just doesn’t get a lot of sunlight, your low-cost option is to make the most of t...

If you're lucky enough to be part of a large, multi-generational family, your holiday gatherings are likely to includ...

House fires take a devastating toll during the holidays. This year, be a cautious and make fire safety an integral pa...

If you’re planning to add holiday lights, not only to the tree in your living room, but to the trees and bushes outdo...

Wind, rain, snow, hail and falling tree branches can wreak havoc on your rain gutters. After an especially severe sto...

Though you don't live in the tropics, the most humid days might make you feel like you do. That dampness is not only ...