On The Level - Bob Vila has long been a trusted expert in home renovations and upgrades. Our home improvement blog On the Level keeps you informed on the products and trends that we see in the field. At On the Level, staff from BobVila.com post their views on what’s new and newsworthy in home gadgets, tools, and trends. View On The Level Blog!
Latest On The Level Blog Entry
After a five-hour stand-off, the Gingerbread Man finally emerged from his Gingerbread House and surrendered to authorities.
Photo by Halldor Utne
...I'm the Gingerbread Man! But everyone knows where the Gingerbread Man hides out. That's right: his Gingerbread House.
Yes, folks, it's Gingerbread House-making Season. It's time to pre-heat those ovens, mix up some icing, and start building!
Like any good new home construction project, the building of a Gingerbread house must start with a floor plan. Check out this guide to building an abode fit for...
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FLASH Focus - Storms spring up in a hurry, but there’s always time to prepare. FLASH Focus is a blog from FLASH–the Federal Alliance for Safe Housing–that keeps tips coming about how to upgrade your home, property, and disaster management skills to prepare for the worst. At FLASH Focus, FLASH staffers share posts aimed at saving people and property when disaster hits. View Flash Focus Blog!
Latest Flash Focus Blog Entry
'Shiners' in the attic make your roof vulnerable to high winds.
If you live in a windstorm-prone area, you should find out if your home's attic contains shiners— and I don't mean the frisky baitfish used to catch large-mouth bass. In homebuilding, shiner is a term used for exposed nails along the wood structure of the roof. If you have them, chances are the roof above them is improperly attached. How do you...
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