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Wrinkles in wall-to-wall carpet don't just look bad, they can be a tripping hazard. They'll also wear out first, so they'll really never go away unless you fix them. Listen to BOB VILA ON...
Nothing's more heartening in the depths of winter than leafing through a bulb catalog or shopping for next season’s garden online. Listen to BOB VILA ON GARDENING ONLINE, or read the text...
Did you know that each holiday season 2,600 people are injured in fires in the US?Listen to BOB VILA ON PICKING A CHRISTMAS TREE, or read the text below:When you make that pilgrimage to b...
They've come a long way from the catalog kit homes that were delivered by railroad across the nation a century ago, but today’s kit houses still have the streamlined appeal of a “house in...
This holiday season, don’t be the guy who sets his hair on fire stringing the lights. Listen to BOB VILA ON HOLIDAY LIGHTS, or read the text below:Before you put them up, plug in each str...
When clogged gutters overflow, they can get so heavy that they pull the gutters loose and rot your home's trim and siding. In cold climates, they can eventually cause ice dams on the roof...
Weatherstripping your home is a fairly simple do-it-yourself project that can save you a significant amount off your energy bill, whether it’s cold or hot outside. The hardest part is cho...
As the weather gets colder, it’s a good idea to do some fall maintenance on your outdoor equipment and put it to bed right. Listen to BOB VILA ON FALL EQUIPMENT PREP, or read the text bel...
Fall is a great time to upgrade your landscaping. Plants, trees, and shrubs are slowing down from the hot summer and getting ready to go dormant. And of course when the weather starts to ...
While you were having fun in the sun this summer, it was no vacation for your house. A fall checklist will tip you off to little problems before they become nasty mid-winter surprises. CM...
