At Home with Bob Vila

Freestanding tubs are becoming increasingly popular in today’s luxury bathrooms. Is one right for your bath? Let’s we...

Today is March 20, the vernal equinox, better known as the first day of spring. For most of us around the country, th...

One tool that should definitely be in any do-it-yourselfer’s toolbox is a good carpenter's square. A square helps you...

When you look around your house, are you overwhelmed at the number of things that need to be repaired, replaced, or r...

It’s easy to think green on Saint Patrick’s Day—in fact, it would be hard NOT to think green today! But with each pas...

Your garage may be your workshop, your storeroom, your potting shed or the place where you showcase your automotive p...

Brick is an extremely sturdy construction material. It’s attractive, fire resistant, and low maintenance—and it stand...

For most people, dust is a housecleaning nuisance. But for those with respiratory ailments or allergies, dust can be ...

You probably know that bare, raw wood needs to be primed before it’s painted. For best results, though, there are a f...

There’s something so crisp and clean about a kitchen with a traditional, white porcelain enamel stove. But sometimes ...

Baseboard heating has been a popular choice for homeowners since the 1950s. But over time, baseboard units can start ...

It’s pretty straightforward to cut a hole in drywall to add a light switch, electrical outlet, or even a recessed she...

No woodworker’s toolbox is complete without a set of chisels. If you’re just getting started on do-it-yourself woodwo...

Aluminum siding started to become popular after World War II, when this metal, which had been so crucial to the war e...

You may be pretty good at swinging a hammer to drive in a nail, but there are plenty of do-it-yourself jobs that will...