At Home With Bob Vila

Grilling season is back, and not a minute too soon! To avoid any unpleasant surprises on your inaugural cookout, give...

For committed do-it-yourselfers, extension ladders are a must-have. When you’re using them, though, it’s important to...

If you often host outdoor get-togethers and seek a better method of providing music, installing outdoor speakers is t...

If you spy some ugly stains on your walls, don’t despair. Chances are there’s a way to either remove those walls stai...

Keeping exterior brick masonry walls looking their best requires time and effort. When you paint, proper preparation ...

Need to patch a hole in drywall? While you can resolve smaller problems with spackling paste, larger jobs call for a ...

Want to remove years of dirt and grime from the exterior of your home? A power washer might be the right tool for the...

If a few of the pavers in your patio or driveway have begun to sag, don't fret—there’s an easy, DIY-friendly fix. Her...

Replacing a screen on a wooden window frame? It's a straightforward job. To get it done right, and with a minimum of ...

Exterior trim performs a couple of roles. Besides adding a decorative touch, it seals up corners and edges to keep ou...

Transforming a dark, dank basement into welcoming living space isn't a small job. But once complete, a finished basem...

When you want to join two pieces of metal, your first impulse may be to go for a rivet or even a soldering iron. But ...

Seasonal extremes in temperature put your attic insulation to the test. To get the best performance out of your insul...

If you’re looking to dress up the interior of your home but are working on a limited budget, why not consider adding ...

Different people have different opinions about raccoons. Some think they're terrible pests, while others consider the...

As winter begins to loosen its grip, start thinking about storing your snow blower for the off-season. But before you...

Want to add a designer touch to your next interior paint job? One option is to experiment with a dual roller, a tool ...

If you have a crawl space in your home that’s not adequately sealed and insulated, you’re probably wasting money on i...

With melting snow and spring rains just around the corner, now is the most important time of year for sump pump maint...

You can't possibly pick a more important job to do around your home than keeping your family safe. And of course many...