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NJ-based builders Anthony Carrino and John Colaneri, who began their TV careers in the kitchen, are now hard at work on the whole house, and beyond.
Experts on all things home aren't always confined to hammer and nail. Many have picked up another set of tools altoge...
So alike in DIY ambition, this year's blog stars fix, tinker, and create in spaces that couldn't be more different.
Atlanta-based blog star Sarah Fogle fits home renovation between grad school, family and friends, and her dog Charlie.
With his-and-hers DIY specialties, the talented couple behind Picardy Project are a match made in home improvement heaven.
In his backyard workshop, blog star Timothy Dahl earns home improvement wisdom that he shares with DIYers of all ages.
Compassion, faith, and hope are not intrinsically wired into the furniture business, but Lamon Luther, a fledgling ma...
I was amused to see James Marsden geared up in a tool belt on "30 Rock", as his character set about fixing loose floo...
Host of DIY Networks' "Sweat Equity" and "This New House," Amy Matthews offers some helpful DIY advice.
Bob Tedeschi, The New York Times DIY columnist, chats with me about home, family and the infinite challenges of home improvement.
During a recent interview with The New York Times columnist Bob Tedeschi, a. k. a. "The Pragmatist," I asked if he ha...
It may strike you as odd for a home improvement web site to publish an Oscar-related blog post, but while Bob Vila is...
Sherry and John Petersik of "Young House Love" offer tips for keeping the romance alive—even in DIY.
Sherry Petersik is glowing. Her husband John is nearby. Baby Clara, one of the cutest child co-stars of the blogging ...
Today is my third and last day at the Builder's Show in Orlando, and while I have a bit of "building product" overloa...
Day two at the International Builders' Show in Orlando turned up some more great introductions. I started the day tai...
What's new at this year's International Builders' Show (IBS) in Orlando, FL? Bob Vila for one. After a five year abse...
Throughout the years, I've been lucky enough to meet scores of talented, experienced contractors and craftsmen—proud ...
As you know from my prior posts, I am as fascinated with tools for their purpose and usefulness as I am for their sha...
Merrypad's Emily Winters and Dadand's Pete Fazio share a behind-the-scenes look at their DIY lives.
"San Francisco Victorian" blogger, John Clarke Mills, opens up about his workshop and strategic approach to DIY.
Kit Stansley (a.k.a. DIYdiva) shares a behind-the-scenes glimpse of her workshop, tools and process.
An Antiques Roadshow tool expert, collector and dealer offers tips for acquiring old tools.
A veteran tool collector, dealer and expert, shares tips, knowledge and advice.
Amy Matthews, the current host of DIY Network's "Sweat Equity" and "This New House", chats with Bob about family, favorite projects, sustainability, and more.
I know what you're thinking—a concrete block. Big deal. But take a look at it. Solidly built. Produced with hollow ce...
If you haven't checked out Tim Allen's new ABC comedy sitcom, Last Man Standing, you should. He's an awfully funny gu...
True Value launches a Facebook web series chronicling the progress of its three DIY contest winners. Thick black pa...
When does a simple hand tool—let's say a saw—become a work of art? For tool collectors, the answer is an easy one: w...
