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If you have stubborn nails that pop out of your floorboards, or you need a way to get a finishing nail flush against the surface without damaging the wood, what you need is a nail set. Li...
Choosing a paint color for your home’s exterior can be intimidating: This is a big, expensive job, and whatever color you choose is going to be there for a while. Here are a few tips to h...
You’re in the middle of a party, enteraining a houseful of guests, and the toilet acts up. Are you ready to spring into action? Here’s a game plan. Listen to BOB VILA ON UNCLOGGING A TOIL...
That faint sucking sound you hear may be vampire appliances draining electricity from your walls. Vampires are electronics and appliances that consume power even when they’re turned off. ...
Long before your tiles wear out, the grout between them can start to look tired, dirty, or stained. A good scrubbing can help freshen it up, but at some point the grout will need to be re...
Window boxes can really amp up a home’s curb appeal by adding color and a sense of welcome. Here are some tips for creating eye-catching cascades of color all season long. Listen to BOB V...
When you have to tighten a nut, bolt, or other standard fastener, you need a wrench. But what kind?Listen to BOB VILA ON WRENCHES or read the text below:Wrench types include open-end, box...
Spring is a great time to sell your home. Houses tend to look their best this time of year, with fresh green lawns and colorful spring flowers. If you’re putting your house on the market ...
If you’re like a lot of people, you have a stack of old pots in your garage or shed just waiting for the next time you need a container for the house or garden. Before you pop in a plant,...
Warm weather is just around the corner, with its humming air conditioners and skyrocketing electric bills. You may be able to cut both the heat and the expense with a whole-house fan, whi...
