At Home With Bob Vila

Even though the words are often used interchangeably, concrete and cement are not the same thing. Portland cement is ...

"What goes around comes around. " The old adage is especially true in your garden.  Because plants aren’t the only th...

Like it or not, working on the car, washing the dog, rinsing the lawnmower and all the other work we do on our drivew...

So independence day is upon us, and what better way to show your spirit than to fly the flag…but did you know there a...

It’s the great American obsession, and we spend about twenty-five billion dollars a year on it, but if lawn care is e...

We all know they don’t like to be fenced in, but after thousands of years of domestication, dogs need boundaries to b...

More than a third of new homes are built with backyard decks, and they’re a really a popular do-it-yourself project. ...

It’s been in every tool belt since the 16th century. The claw hammer is a must-have for driving and removing nails an...

Summer’s here, and it’s a great time to expand your living space—and your home’s value—by making the most of the grea...

While they’re always inconvenient, major remodeling projects can also become a real strain on your relationship if yo...

You can read all you want about gardening, but a garden journal is the best tool for making sure you remember what wo...

Bathrooms are, like it or not, wet areas. Even if the rest of your house has gleaming hardwood floors, they’re not th...

Most people know that planting a tree to shade your house is a great way to keep it cool. But actually, the south-fac...

You can renew your tub or shower area without the expense, effort, and environmental cost of junking your old tub. LI...

I always say you’ve gotta use the right tool for the job, but did you know there’s a right cord for every tool?LISTEN...

Everybody calls it sheetrock, but the generic name is drywall and it comes in various thicknesses and sizes. LISTENLi...

When the whole family's home, it can get pretty loud. What can you do for noise control between rooms? Well, it depen...

Here’s how to make neater work of your next painting project…LISTENListen to BOB VILA ON PAINTING TIMESAVERS, or read...

Of all the siding materials you could use on your home, cedar shingles are one of the most attractive and long lastin...

For a great finish on your next painting project, start by prepping the surface the right way. LISTENListen to BOB VI...