At Home with Bob Vila

The first job any gardener has this time of year is that all-important spring cleanup that starts with raking out any...

It takes about nine square feet of floor space to swing open a typical 3-foot-wide door. That’s a big chunk of real e...

The sleek look of stainless steel lends sophistication to any kitchen. But keeping those surfaces gleaming takes care...

If you’re starting a paint project and worry about protecting your floors, don’t just throw down a drop cloth. Consid...

If you get a thrill out of watching your garden grow, you might want to get a jump on the season by starting from see...

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “historic color”? Do you envision a rather limited palette of muted grays...

A range hood can blend quietly into your kitchen cabinetry or make a dramatic architectural statement. But whether it...

There’s nothing like a beautiful green lawn to make your house look great. Now that spring is here, it’s time to get ...

Ceiling medallions are moldings that are installed in the center of a ceiling, typically around a light fixture or ce...

Despite its name, sandpaper isn’t made of sand, and often doesn’t even involve paper. Listen to BOB VILA ON SANDPAPER...

Tin ceilings were very popular in the mid-1800s and early 1900s. These mass-produced ceilings, stamped with decorativ...

Nothing kills a home’s curb appeal faster than a couple of trash cans and recycling bins parked in the driveway, or l...

A power drill does more than just drill holes. With different attachments, it also drives screws, turns a sander, or ...

You’ve got the smoke alarms and the carbon monoxide detectors, and you change their batteries regularly. But does you...

Replacing an interior lockset is a pretty simple job. If you’re thinking about upgrading your doors with new doorknob...