At Home with Bob Vila

This time of year, those of us who are lucky enough to have trees that provide summer shade have to pay for that priv...

A big walk-in closet is a luxury that some people can only dream of, especially if they live in an older home. Homes ...

Pulling up old wall-to-wall carpeting can be a tough, dirty job. Start by getting all the furniture out of the room a...

Fall is a lovely time of year to enjoy your outdoor spaces. With the worst of summer’s heat and insects behind you, y...

You don’t have to invest in a power sprayer to try your hand at spray painting—start with a spray can and a small pro...

Wrought iron railings, patio furniture, and gates are classics that look great with almost any home, but not when the...

Wallpaper brings color, pattern, and texture to a room. A papered room can achieve a sophistication that eludes even ...

It’s one of life’s true pleasures to watch birds as they nest in the spring. If you’d like to encourage birds to buil...

For anyone interested in the developing field of solar power, today’s a big day. Starting today, the U. S. Department...

If you’re old enough to remember the aluminum siding that was all the rage in the 1960s, you may have an understandab...

Your front door is the face your home presents to the world. It sets your house’s style and tone. So if your entry is...

Maybe you’re just itching to find a Space Age, geometric wallpaper pattern to complement your green Formica table. Or...

Do you dream of picking a crisp apple or juicy peach from a tree right in your own backyard? Planting a fruit tree ca...

Small restaurants have known this trick for years—covering one entire wall with a mirror instantly doubles the size o...

Unless your home is at exactly ground level, you probably have a step or two up to your door. High ranches and coloni...