Tried, true, trustworthy home advice
BobVila.com helps average Americans build, fix, chisel and paint their way to better living. We’re an accessible resource for anyone and everyone interested in upgrading their homes and improving their lives.
Hi, I’m Bob Vila
You probably know me from TV, where for nearly 30 years I hosted a variety of shows, including This Old House and Bob Vila’s Home Again. I’ve spent my career helping people upgrade their homes and improve their lives.
All the experience and wisdom I’ve gleaned in my long career is reflected here on BobVila.com.
Read MoreFour decades of helping homeowners get it done right
Bob becomes the first host of the long-running, category-defining home-improvement reality TV show on PBS.
Networks nationwide syndicate the weekly construction and remodeling series that would continue for 17 years.
Bob leads architectural tours around the world and through time, with In Search of Palladio and Bob Vila’s Guide to Historic Homes of America.
Across 50 episodes, Bob visits historic homes and neighborhoods in all fifty states, meeting the people working to preserve them.
Bob introduces his brand of hands-on home improvement to online audiences for the first time in a joint venture with Sears.
The site begins a new chapter as an independent digital media hub, dedicated to Bob’s mission of education and empowerment.
BobVila.com becomes part of the Recurrent portfolio alongside Popular Science, Field & Stream, Domino and other iconic media brands.
The brand reaches over 10 million average monthly users, drives $115M+ in online retail sales, and connects readers to local contractors for nearly 30,000 home service projects.
We launch our first annual tentpole awards program, dedicated to celebrating craftsmanship and innovation.
What our mission is built on
BobVila.com serves readers throughout the entire journey of homeownership, from buying and selling to remodeling and repair.
Rigorously researched product and service reviews empower readers to make confident, well-informed purchasing decisions for their homes.
Discover practical and enticing new possibilities for your home and outdoor space, no matter your project budget, personal style, or DIY skill level.
Follow the latest trends in sustainable building and smart home technology, while indulging your passion for historic homes and fine craftsmanship.
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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.
