Larry Bilotti

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Former Executive Editor at BobVila.com and avid DIYer. Formerly Executive Editor for Country Living Magazine, Larry spends most weekends updating a 1890s house in The Catskills, New York. Check him out on Google+!

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NOVEMBER 26, 2013 | TUESDAY
How To: Choose a Toilet

"With subtle style differences and various makes and models available, a toilet is a pretty simple machine designed to do a pretty basic job," says Chip Wade, professional contr...

OCTOBER 14, 2013 | MONDAY
Just Floored! 15 Totally Unexpected DIY Flooring Alternatives

Bottle caps, leather belts, and pennies are just a few of the unusual materials that creative do-it-yourselfers have incorporated in these cheap flooring ideas. Click through for 15 finis...

AUGUST 29, 2013 | THURSDAY
Recycled Fences: 8 Clever Ways to Put Salvage to Good Use

Old doors, wine bottles, shipping pallets—and even bowling balls and surf boards—can be repurposed into alternative fence material. Here are 8 surprising ideas that exude personality.

JULY 30, 2013 | TUESDAY
Considering a Wood Deck? It's Not Just About Good Looks

There are many wood species that can be used for outdoor decks, but not all offer the same benefits and maintenance requirements, and price and availability vary by region. As Bob Mion, o...

APRIL 11, 2013 | THURSDAY
Let Your Attic and Crawl Space Help Improve Home Comfort Year Round

Looking to cut energy costs and improve home comfort? Focus on your heating and cooling systems. While it is imperative to choose an Energy Star-certified unit properly sized for your hom...

MARCH 20, 2013 | WEDNESDAY
How To: Clean EVERYTHING

From shower doors to stainless steel, concrete, and slate, we've collected our best scrub-and-polish advice to aid in your spring cleaning.

DECEMBER 4, 2012 | TUESDAY
Bob Vila's Holiday Gift Guide: For Tool Lovers

Whether you're looking for a stocking stuffer or a gift to slip under the tree, our top tool picks will help you shop for the tool-loving handyman or woman in your life.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012 | WEDNESDAY
Picnic Indoors—For Real

If you think summer's end will preclude you from enjoying the pleasures of a picnic until next year, think again! This PicNYC table from the design firm of Haiko Cornelissen really delive...

JUNE 26, 2012 | TUESDAY
How to Replace a Window Screen

Window screening is there for a purpose. If it gets a snag, a tear, or a hole, it is much less effective at keeping insects and debris out of your home than it is if it is intact. Should ...

JUNE 25, 2012 | MONDAY
How To: Make a Kite

There's nothing more fun for a child than learning to fly a kite. Who doesn't remember the thrill of watching their first kite catch a breeze and start the long climb skyward? But you can...