At Home with Bob Vila

Replacing your shower head is a simple fix that can spruce up the look of your bathroom, save water, and even add a l...

Did you know that a well-lit room actually has three different kinds of light? In order to create a room that’s comfo...

Composting’s a great idea: it helps your garden thrive and keeps valuable organic waste out of landfills. But once yo...

There’s nothing quite as fresh as food that you grow in your own backyard. You may think your soil is too poor for a ...

Imagine bringing the quality and charm of eighteenth-century wood planks into your home today. With reclaimed wood, y...

There are many different types of screws, and each kind has its own job to do. Before you make the first turn of the ...

Before you tear down a wall, rip off old woodwork, or strip old paint, ask yourself when it was installed. If it was ...

These days it seems like there’s more to plug in than ever—televisions, computers, and the rechargers for cell phones...

It's heartbreaking enough to lose your home or possessions in a natural disaster. Then there’s the stress of having t...

If your house has drafty windows, your heating and cooling systems may be working harder than they need to. Taking a ...