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Image Credit: 100abandonedhouses.com Maintaining an old house can seem like a full-time job at times. Old homes were b...
Now is the perfect time to ready your house and garden for the summer months ahead.
Outdoors and in, take care of a few simple tasks now to bring your house out of winter hibernation!
Though water issues may demand homeowners' attention this time of year, springtime is when gardeners really get going.
The time to dream about your spring planting has passed. Now is the time to get going in the garden. So here are five...
Ready for spring to arrive? So is your garden. The ground may still be cold, but longer days have already begun to co...
This month, get a jump on spring cleaning, start planning your garden, perfect your home office, and paint something—anything!
Though Punxsutawney Phil has barely gotten back into his den, you’re already itching to start spring planting! Unfort...
To celebrate Cupid's holiday this year, we count off ten ways to show your house that you care.
When the weatherman starts predicting the next blizzard, we get a little shaky in our house. Armed with only two snow...
Make the most of this short month and show your house some love in honor of Valentine's Day.
Over the winter, when your outdoor garden has little to boast about, the greenery inside your home lifts spirits and ...
I remember waking up as a kid on wintry mornings to find frost on my bedroom window obscuring the trees and yard. Tho...
Start the new year with a plan for cutting energy use, even as you clean up after the holidays and continue prepping for winter.
I remember that as I child I loved to wake up on wintry mornings to find icicles hanging off the house. I’d check eve...
Frozen pipes that burst and cause water damage in your home can happen in all but the warmest areas, and often when y...
'Tis the season for freezing pipes, and that's not just for folks in colder climates. Listen to BOB VILA ON FREEZING ...
When I lived in a New York City apartment building, I never thought about shoveling snow. We had a wonderful superint...
This time of year, and rightfully so, home projects center around family and holiday festivities.
Finding your garden lacking when it comes to fall color? Our favorite fall bushes will not only add a bright spot of ...
It’s the season to be planting bulbs. Many gardeners get fixated on the old standards—tulips and daffodils. Yes, ther...
From movie villains to Mickey Mouse, cannibal pumpkins to true works of art, we finally found the ultimate King of Carving—and a few honorable mentions to boot.
If you haven’t done it already, this is the time to winterize your yard! Make a list of the things you need to do to...
Always looking ahead, it’s time to plant spring-blooming bulbs. All they require is a bright, sunny location and a li...
Take this month to make sure your house and yard are ready for winter.
October is a great month to look over your property and determine which perennials are in need of dividing. Splitting...
All those piles of raked leaves and mown grass don’t do much good in your local landfill. If you garden, you can cut ...
As the weather gets colder, it’s a good idea to do some fall maintenance on your outdoor equipment and put it to bed ...
Keep the cold out, the heat in, and your energy bill down with these cost-effective tips.
Now that the temperature has dropped, it’s the time to replace those fading summer blooms with plants that thrive in ...
Prepare your house and garden for the onset of winter, but don't let October pass without enjoying fall's pleasures.
As you start putting your lawn to bed, you must take care of three fall lawn maintenance tasks now to secure healthy ...
Boldly colored mums on porches or planted in garden beds are wonderful harbingers of fall, going hand in hand with th...
Fall’s a good time to do a top-to-bottom safety check of your home to protect your family and save big bucks on major...
When summer blooms fade, usher in a new color show with one or more of these unique fall varieties.
This month, get a jump on fall home maintenance; add some seasonal color to your garden and get organized.
While you were having fun in the sun this summer, it was no vacation for your house. A fall checklist will tip you of...
Summer is a tough time for lawns, and this summer was especially tough on some. But every year we get a do-over in th...
August is the ideal month to tackle an outdoor project and boost the curb appeal of your home.
Learn how you can double your chances of winning $10,000 on Facebook.com/Zillow. And don't miss our summer of DIY and design highlights.
As summer kicks into high gear, focus on simple upgrades that provide immediate enjoyment.
Uncover any home repair issues and insulate your house before winter settles in.
This winter, keep water at bay and home repairs away by following this guide.
This month, return daily to see what new, simple, do-it-yourself project to tackle this summer.
With a few basic, inexpensive materials and tools, you can engage your kids in some kite-making fun this summer.
Add a decorative glow to the tabletop or garden with these easy-to-make sap bucket luminaries.
There's a skill to making a good campfire. Follow this easy how-to for best results.
Bob Vila Radio is a newly launched daily radio spot carried on more than 60 stations around the country (and growing)...
I don't know why this date seems like a late one to be celebrating the arrival of spring—perhaps it is because of the...
Ready yourself for the summer months by tackling these five easy but important home improvement projects now.
Even if you’re diligent about cleaning year-round, when winter’s over there’s always some spring cleaning in order. T...
If you haven’t already started mowing the lawn, replanting the beds and cleaning your deck and patio in anticipation ...
To do a thorough job of spring home maintenance and cleaning, follow these easy and smart routines.
As winter ends, give your home a complete physical—inside and out—to ready it for those warm-weather months ahead.
Spring has officially arrived, making this weekend the perfect time to make that overdue purchase, or to consider a s...
Spring is the season of renewal—especially for your home, so take advantage of some of the amazing sales this weekend...
Conduct a thorough inspection before the season’s first cold snap as part of your winter preparation.
“Don’t stop gardening just because it’s winter,” says Cindy Baker, Manager of Grounds at the Chicago Botanic Garden. ...
Sure, the majority of birds head south for the winter, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop buying birdseed. Accor...
Use this handy home maintenance checklist to keep your house—and property—in peak condition this winter.
As sad as it is to move indoors after enjoying your outdoor furniture all summer, taking a little extra time to care ...
10 easy fall maintenance projects to keep your home in peak condition the whole winter long.
Maximize energy savings at minimal cost. Here are a variety of affordable ways to protect your home investment.
Cut down on air conditioning costs by planting to provide shade.
Australian-born architect and homeowner, Gavin Langley, shows Bob how attics are insulated in his home country.
Bob meets with landscape designer Ruth Foster, who explains the correct method of planting bulbs. For turf, Foster suggests a relaxed approach, with perennial rye...
