At Home with Bob Vila

Farmhouse sinks, also known as apron-front sinks, are a country kitchen staple. These distinctive vessels have an exp...

In a heavy downpour, all of that water pouring through your downspouts can overwhelm your local sewer system, leading...

Getting tired of the floral wallpaper in your dining room or the Stewart plaid in the den? If you’re daunted by the p...

If you feel a bit confused when you walk down the lumber aisle in your local home store, you’re not alone. For a basi...

Every garden needs a focal point; for the front yard, that's usually the home’s entryway. When the front door is the ...

If you’re planning a kitchen remodel, one feature to consider adding is a pot filler. These handy fixtures are basica...

Crabgrass is a pesky interloper that can really ruin the look of your lawn. Left unchecked, it can spread quickly acr...

At some point, you may need to remove a tree, whether because it’s too close to the house or because it’s dead or dyi...

There are few flowering plants as satisfying as day lilies—they bloom in late spring and early summer, just as the sp...

If you’ve ever dripped paint on your sidewalk or changed your mind about that coat of paint you put on a concrete pla...

Here’s a dismal statistic: According to the Home Safety Council, just 6 percent of U. S. homes have a fire escape lad...

If you didn’t prune your lilacs right after they bloomed, you still have a little time left, but don’t delay: Pruning...

I’m sure you’ve read articles that suggested contacting your local Cooperative Extension Office for services like soi...

Recessed lighting has always been efficient, since it takes up no space at all in a room. Over the years, as a variet...

Homeowners often refer to vinyl and linoleum interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. These resilient floor ...