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The 20 Best Trees to Plant in Your Backyard for Privacy and Shade
The right tree can provide colorful foliage, a home for a treehouse, or a living barrier between you and the neighbors. Which of these best suits your backyard?
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.
After Testing 14 Robot Lawn Mowers, This Is The One We Would BuyÂ
Our favorite automatic mowers feature easy programming, accurate navigation, and consistently high-quality cuts.
How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost?
A kitchen remodel can have an enormous impact on the quality of daily life in a home, not to mention a home’s value. A kitchen remodel costs between $14,589 and $41,538, with a national average of $26,974.
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.
How to Sharpen Loppers—and Why You Should
They’re among the handiest tools for gardening and landscaping, but lopper blades occasionally need sharpening to keep them working well.
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.
