At Home with Bob Vila

Most hot water tanks last about ten years, so if yours is getting close to that age, you might want to start thinking...

If you’re looking to bring more light and air into a room, consider a bay or bow window. Both are angled to project o...

If you’re lucky enough to have large walk-in closets in your home, you probably already know the importance of good l...

Gourds come in many beautiful patterns, shapes, and textures. They can be striped or speckled, knobby or curvy, and t...

Garage doors may not seem like great decorating opportunities—most people treat them as functional afterthoughts that...

Thinking about putting a new roof over your head? Maybe a metal roof is right for you. Today’s metal roofing—whether ...

The bathroom is the most humid room in your home. Tubs, showers, and sinks all produce moisture, which can lead to pe...

Do you dream of reclining in a whirlpool tub as the warm water bubbles around you, washing away your cares? If so, ma...

When you think about solar power, do you picture bulky panels protruding from rooftops? If so, think again. With the ...

One out of four American homes has a second refrigerator in it, according to the Department of Energy—that’s 30 milli...

Choosing window treatments can be one of the most difficult design decisions you’ll have to make. There are so many o...

If your garden hose has seen better days, don’t just send it to the landfill. There are some simple, inexpensive ways...

Choosing a sink for a small bath can be challenging. Choices are limited, and even if you find a sink that physically...

Autumn’s falling temperatures get many of us thinking about apple cider, trick-or-treating, and… R-values. If your ho...

Cleaning the gutters tends to be a relatively inexpensive task to hand off to a professional, who has the equipment a...