At Home with Bob Vila

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 ...