Today’s Best DeWalt Deals Include $99 Tools for Prime Day
And see why we’re particularly excited about the price on this 2-tool combo kit.
Hi, I'm Bob Vila
You probably know me from TV. For the better part of a half century, as the host of shows like This Old House and Home Again with Bob Vila, I’ve been teaching and inspiring people to upgrade their homes and improve their lives. I learned firsthand about home building from my father, and I’ve written more than a dozen books about remodeling, buying your dream home, and visiting historic homes across America. It’s fair to say that buildings, especially homes, are my life’s work.
Holidays & Celebrations
11 Spooky Plants for Colorful Halloween Containers
Bewitch the neighborhood with these dark and dramatic Halloween container plants.
The 16 Best Halloween Decorations To Add Spookiness and Fun To Your Home
Giant Skeletons and More are Back at Home Depot—But They’ll Sell Out Before Halloween
Habitat for Humanity Raises Funds and Housing for the LGBTQ+ Through Pride Build Events
Storage
New Study Explores Americans’ Relationship to Clutter
Plus, tips for decluttering without remorse.
How we test and review products
The Bob Vila Product Reviews team tirelessly researches and tests products to ensure they live up to the hype.
- Our team scours the market for best-in-class products.
- We do our homework and thoroughly vet popular products.
- We’ll test as many as we can get our hands on.
- Our unfiltered, honest opinion is what you see on the page.
Kitchen & Dining
What to Do About a Smelly Dishwasher
With so many food particles swirling around, your dishwasher is bound to pick up some unwanted scents over time. Follow this quick fix to clear the air and banish foul smells.
How to Remove and Replace Grout
What to Do When Your Clothes Washer Won’t Spin
5 Things to Know About Sealing Butcher Block Countertops
Meet the Experts
We’re not just here to answer your questions and offer advice. BobVila.com seeks to educate and empower.
Our team of writers and editors are passionate about all things home. We are general contractors, master gardeners, real estate pros, historic preservationists, product testing specialists, and veteran journalists with expertise in everything from design to DIY. Our common bond is the mission of BobVila.com—to simplify, demystify, and chronicle the joys and challenges of homeownership through a commitment to accuracy, clarity, accessibility and good old-fashioned fun.
BobVila.com is the complete toolbox and ultimate resource for inspirational ideas and nitty-gritty know-how. It’s been that way since the site began in 2011. Our goal is to carry forward Bob Vila’s decades-long tradition of helping people maintain and upgrade their homes to live better each day.
