At Home with Bob Vila

Warm weather is just around the corner, with its humming air conditioners and skyrocketing electric bills. You may be...

This is a busy time of year in the garden, what with planting and mulching, weeding and feeding. All that heavy lifti...

Kids and chalk go together like peanut butter and jelly—and parents love the easy cleanup of chalk, whether it’s on t...

Do you want to make sure that shelf you’re putting up is really on the level? Then you need. . . well, a level. Level...

The demand for fresh water continues to grow, and the easiest way to meet that demand is simply to waste less of it. ...

There’s probably no simpler, less expensive way to give your home a quick facelift than to repaint the front door. A ...

There’s nothing like a freshly tiled floor or backsplash—but there’s nothing more frustrating than seeing those beaut...

There are lots of options available in driveway materials, including asphalt, gravel, brick and pavers. In addition t...

Picking the right shovel for the job saves time—and can save your back as well. Here are a few shovels you’ll want in...

A wooden fence is a beautiful accent on any home, but it takes some maintenance to keep it looking neat and trim. Spr...