Bob’s Top Content of 2011

1. Brad Pitt's "Make It Right" Homes
The actor's Make It Right Foundation continues to rebuild homes—and a sense of community—in New Orleans Lower 9th Ward.
by Monica Michael Willis

2. Home Sweet Container
A steel shipping container house makes for a strong, safe, eco-friendly home.
by Mark Fuller

3. Architectural Salvage
Architectural salvage is a timeless way to bring quality and character into your home.
by Luann Brandsen

4. An Interview with Mark Diaz—Miami’s Hot "Design Star"
by Jane Dagmi

5. Make It Right: Six Years After Katrina
Brad Pitt's Make It Right Foundation continues to rebuild homes and community in New Orleans' Lower 9th Ward.
by Monica Michael Willis

6. How To: Create a Spa Bath at Home
10 ways to add "spa style" to any bath—even yours.
by Larry Bilotti

7. How To: Dry a Wet Basement
Protect your possessions and home from mold, rot, and insects.
by Maureen Blaney Flietner

8. Wallpaper and Paint: My “Green” Nursery Challenge
by Jessica Provenz

9. How To: Select a Paint Color
An understanding of color families, hues, values, and tones gives you the tools you need to make the right choices.
by Bob Vila and Hugh Howard

10. 10 Reasons to Love Architectural Salvage
A sample of what you can find shopping for architectural salvage.
by Larry Bilotti