At Home with Bob Vila

Before you crank up the air conditioning this summer, try a little old-fashioned ventilation first.  LISTENListen to ...

To control garden pests without using toxic chemicals, work with nature, not against it. LISTENListen to BOB VILA ON ...

It’s estimated that 40 percent of American homes have a mold problem. LISTENListen  to BOB VILA ON MOLD PROBLEMS, or ...

If you’re looking for a way to give your home some character, to frame your garden, or to get a little privacy from t...

Giving your pet a place of his own to take shelter from wind, rain and sun is a noble pursuit. Doghouses now come in ...

Even though the words are often used interchangeably, concrete and cement are not the same thing. Portland cement is ...

"What goes around comes around. " The old adage is especially true in your garden.  Because plants aren’t the only th...

Like it or not, working on the car, washing the dog, rinsing the lawnmower and all the other work we do on our drivew...

So independence day is upon us, and what better way to show your spirit than to fly the flag…but did you know there a...

It’s the great American obsession, and we spend about twenty-five billion dollars a year on it, but if lawn care is e...

We all know they don’t like to be fenced in, but after thousands of years of domestication, dogs need boundaries to b...

More than a third of new homes are built with backyard decks, and they’re a really a popular do-it-yourself project. ...

It’s been in every tool belt since the 16th century. The claw hammer is a must-have for driving and removing nails an...

Summer’s here, and it’s a great time to expand your living space—and your home’s value—by making the most of the grea...

While they’re always inconvenient, major remodeling projects can also become a real strain on your relationship if yo...