At Home with Bob Vila

If your refrigerator door doesn't open and close as it should—or if it doesn’t seal as tightly as it's supposed to—th...

Installing wall hooks or fasteners into plaster walls isn't difficult—that is, if you use the right approach. Probabl...

With the cost of gasoline continuing to rise, battery-powered lawn mowers have been getting a lot of attention lately...

Painted decks are nice to look at, but they can require a lot of maintenance. Constant exposure to sun, water, and fo...

Ever hear a banging noise when you shut off faucets in the house? The problem could be what plumbers call "water hamm...

Brick is very low maintenance, but age and weather still take their toll. As a result, brick requires occasional repo...

Back in the 1980s, a bright Australian fellow came up with the idea for dual-flush toilets. They've been around for a...

Whatever type of turf you have in your yard, if you want to keep it looking its best, make sure your mower is set to ...

Ever notice how pesky bugs manage to find their way through even the tiniest holes in your screens?Listen to BOB VILA...

If the mention of track lighting conjures up visions of bulky white cans jutting out awkwardly from a thick rail, you...

Stately and strong, brick has been a popular building material for centuries. Though it seems impervious, brick needs...

Composting puts your yard and kitchen waste to work creating nutrient-rich soil for your garden. It’s a true win-win,...

A wallpapered room has a rich, distinctive look—but hanging wallpaper can be an intense, painstaking job.  You can ad...

A well-designed outdoor space is like having an extra room in the house. Even a small yard is a great treasure, but i...

Plywood is a versatile product great for lots of building projects. Cutting it can be a little tricky, however, as th...