At Home with Bob Vila

You know that little knob on top of the bathtub spout? It's tiny but not insignificant, as it performs the vital role...

How can you distinguish between a standard lamp socket and a three-way? It’s simple! Standard sockets have only two e...

Not quite sure of the difference between power strips and surge protectors? You’re not alone. Home improvement center...

If you’re setting up a home workshop for your do-it-yourself projects, recognize that in a room with so many power to...

Looking to add a sense of warmth and history to your home? For your next project, eschew stock lumber in favor of sal...

No doubt the best way to manage mold is to prevent it. But if your basement floods and mold gets a head start, there'...

If you’re looking to create a really smooth finish on woodwork, your best bet is to use a random orbital sander—a pow...

Flood alarms have been around in one form or another for decades. At its most basic, the technology isn't new. But of...

You might like the look of moss on your roof, thinking the soft, green fuzz adds a bit of rustic charm to your curb a...

If you’ve ever tried using nothing but a hacksaw to cut through PVC pipe, you know it can be challenging. Often, part...

Stucco is a wonderfully versatile wall treatment—durable, weather-resistant, and attractive. It's been used in countl...

Powered hedge trimmers are a tremendous time-saver for any homeowner who prefers to handle his own landscaping. But i...

Is your green thumb confined to a small space? If you’re watering window boxes, a container garden on your deck, or a...

If you’re framing new construction—a simple backyard deck, for example, or even an entire house—framing fasteners all...

Window air conditioners: We turn to them in the dog days of summer, turn them off when the weather cools down, and fo...