At Home with Bob Vila

With Zika and other mosquito-borne illnesses on the rise, it’s a good idea to take a close look at the mosquito contr...

Did your most recent trip to the thrift store pay off in a big way? Vintage furniture adds character to any builder-g...

Remember twisting the dial of your combination lock to retrieve a textbook from your high school locker? Well, you're...

A fire pit introduces a festive yet intimate feeling to any outdoor living area, and perhaps best of all, there are c...

This winter, you may find yourself with uninvited guests—orange-red Asian ladybugs. Imported to combat garden pests, ...

Here’s a cold-weather tidbit: Did you know that in many old homes, as much as a quarter of the heat generated by the ...

If radon tests have found unacceptably high readings in your home, there are at least a few effective ways to address...

Recessed lighting has always been a discreet choice that occupies next to no space in the room where it appears. Maki...

With severe weather events becoming ever more common, it may be wise to prepare for the possibility of your home bein...

In an insulated window, the panes are comprised of multiple layers, each separated by an inert gas. Not only do they ...