More from Bob Vila (Page 2)

A spacious outdoor deck stained a cedar color with patio furniture on top.

Deck, Patio & Porch

The Dos and Don’ts of Sealing the Deck The Dos and Don’ts of Sealing the Deck

By Timothy Dale, By Theresa Clement, By Bob Vila

Woman aerating the garden lawn with a digging fork.

How to Aerate Your Lawn How to Aerate Your Lawn

By Bob Vila, Updated by Teresa Odle

Woman with yellow rubber gloves uses a long-handled brush to clean beige vinyl siding on a home.

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Vinyl Siding How to Clean Vinyl Siding

By Tony Carrick, By Bob Vila

A gray home with a front porch and shutters on a sunny, snowy winter day.

Why It Matters Whether Your Home Faces North, South, East, or West Why It Matters Whether Your Home Faces North, South, East, or West

By Megan Devine, Reviewed by Bob Vila

How to Paint Formica Countertops and Cabinets

How to Paint Formica Countertops and Cabinets How to Paint Formica Countertops and Cabinets

By Michelle Ullman, By Bob Vila

Ground-level view looking up into an outdoor sconce in which a light bulb broke in the socket.

3 Ways to Remove a Broken Light Bulb 3 Ways to Remove a Broken Light Bulb

By Katelin Hill, By Bob Vila

A can of white paint and paintbrush in front of a half-painted wall of brown floral wallpaper.

How to Paint Over Wallpaper How to Paint Over Wallpaper

A speed square is propped up against ear protecting headphones, a pencil nearby.

Building & Installing

How to Use a Speed Square for DIY Projects How to Use a Speed Square for DIY Projects

By Steffani Cameron, By Bob Vila

How to Clean Gardening Tools

How to Clean and Care for Your Gardening Tools How to Clean and Care for Your Gardening Tools

By Kelsey Savage, By Bob Vila

Set of keys hanging from a lock in the door.

How to Rekey a Lock How to Rekey a Lock

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

Person wearing yellow rubber gloves cleans tile grout with a toothbrush and a white powdery scrub.

8 Ways to Clean Stained Grout 8 Ways to Clean Stained Grout

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, By Bob Vila

Using a broom to dust a popcorn ceiling.

How to Clean a Popcorn Ceiling How to Clean a Popcorn Ceiling

By Andreana Lefton, By Bob Vila

Woman uses mesh drywall tape to cover a hole in drywall.

How to Patch Drywall How to Patch Drywall

A crack running through a white interior wall.

When Should You Worry About Cracks in Your Walls? When Should You Worry About Cracks in Your Walls?

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

A raccoon climbs a green roof.

How to Get Rid of Raccoons How to Get Rid of Raccoons

By Bob Vila, By Evelyn Auer, Updated by Tony Carrick

A dry basement after cleaning up leaking walls.

Waterproofing Basement Walls: The Dos and Don’ts Waterproofing Basement Walls: The Dos and Don’ts

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

View from inside of man looking into an empty refrigerator.

Why Is My Fridge Making Noise? Why Is My Fridge Making Noise?

By Katelin Hill, By Bob Vila, Updated by Timothy Dale

A person using a chainsaw in action on a large log.

How to Use a Chainsaw How to Use a Chainsaw

By Steffani Cameron, By Bob Vila, Updated by Timothy Dale

Pebble rock covering the french drain installed around the home's perimeter.

French Drains 101: How Well-Placed Trenches and Pipes Can Keep Your Property Dry French Drains 101: How Well-Placed Trenches and Pipes Can Keep Your Property Dry

By Tony Carrick, By Bob Vila

What to Do When You Find Ticks in the House What to Do When You Find Ticks in the House

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

Woman kneels on tile floor sponging floor next to orange bucket.

How to Remove Grout Haze How to Remove Grout Haze

Squirrel peeking out through an vent under an attic peak.

What to Do About Squirrels in the Attic: DIY Solutions—and When to Call a Pro What to Do About Squirrels in the Attic: DIY Solutions—and When to Call a Pro

By Amy Lynch, By Bob Vila, By Evelyn Auer

A yellow jacket wasp is resting on a yellow flower with its wings raised.

How to Get Rid of Wasps How to Get Rid of Wasps

By Tony Carrick, By Bob Vila

A person in work boots using a shovel to work in garden soil.

4 Types of Soil Every Gardener Should Know 4 Types of Soil Every Gardener Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila, Updated by Teresa Odle

A close-up image of a sprinkler irrigating a lawn.

How to Replace a Sprinkler Head on an In-Ground Sprinkler System How to Replace a Sprinkler Head on an In-Ground Sprinkler System

By Theresa Clement, By Bob Vila, By Timothy Dale, Updated by Paul Rankin

Woman holding a red flowering plant in her driveway.

Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for April Bob Vila’s 10 “Must Do” Projects for April

Woman uses microfiber mop to clean exterior windows of a home.

How to Clean Windows How to Clean Windows

By Bob Vila, By Donna Boyle Schwartz

A homeowner cleaning around an air conditioner condenser unit to troubleshoot an air conditioner that stops cooling.

What to Do if Your Air Conditioner Is Not Cooling Your Space What to Do if Your Air Conditioner Is Not Cooling Your Space

By Bob Vila, By Theresa Clement

How to Paint Aluminum Siding

How to Paint Aluminum Siding How to Paint Aluminum Siding

A women wearing white sneakers uses a push lawn mower to mow wet grass.

Can You Mow Wet Grass? Can You Mow Wet Grass?

By Bob Vila, Updated by Gretchen Heber

Modern/Zen vibe kitchen island with four barstools and wood-look floor underneath.

The 5 Best Kitchen Flooring Options for Your Remodel The 5 Best Kitchen Flooring Options for Your Remodel

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila, Updated by Tony Carrick

Blue fertilizer spread on a green lawn.

Types of Fertilizer For Your Lawn and Garden Types of Fertilizer For Your Lawn and Garden

By Manasa Reddigari, By Bob Vila, Updated by Teresa Odle

Woman uses a paintbrush to apply Danish oil to a wood board to waterproof it.

How to Waterproof Wood: 3 Ways That Work How to Waterproof Wood: 3 Ways That Work

A woman with a grey sweater uses a tall roller brush to paint an interior wall with white paint.

Satin vs. Semi-Gloss Paint: What’s the Difference? Satin vs. Semi-Gloss Paint: What’s the Difference?

By Amy Lynch, By Bob Vila, Updated by Amy Anderson

Man and woman place a window air conditioning unit in a window from the inside of a home.

Building & Installing

8 Tips for Installing a Window Air Conditioning Unit 8 Tips for Installing a Window Air Conditioning Unit

By Michelle Ullman, By Bob Vila

A mother and son scraping off old wallpaper and glue off a bedroom wall.

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Wallpaper Glue How to Remove Wallpaper Glue

Woman using box of baking soda to clean a jetted tub.

How to Clean a Jacuzzi How to Clean a Jacuzzi

By Deirdre Mundorf, By Bob Vila, By Donna Boyle Schwartz

Woman tapes the caulking in front of her bathroom mirror with painter's tape.

Bathroom Remodeling

The Dos and Don’ts of Caulking the Bathroom The Dos and Don’ts of Caulking the Bathroom

By Timothy Dale, By Bob Vila

Woman wearing jeans pulls start cord on a red lawn mower.

How to Start a Lawn Mower How to Start a Lawn Mower

By Bob Vila, Updated by Tony Carrick

Woman inserts a screw extractor into a drill.

How to Use a Screw Extractor How to Use a Screw Extractor

By Robert Ferguson, By Bob Vila

Rolls of duct tape, duct taped items, and cleaning materials laid on a counter.

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Duct Tape Residue How to Remove Duct Tape Residue

By Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

Blinds vs Curtains: The Pros and Cons of Each Window Treatment

Blinds vs. Curtains: Which Are Right for Your Home? Blinds vs. Curtains: Which Are Right for Your Home?

By Manasa Reddigari, By Bob Vila, Updated by Amy Anderson

Woman extends a tape measure from the corner of the room to measure the wall.

5 Ways to Find a Wall Stud Without Using a Stud Finder 5 Ways to Find a Wall Stud Without Using a Stud Finder

By Kit Stansley, By Tony Carrick, By Bob Vila

Spraying cellulose insulation on the wall.

Heating & Cooling

Guide to Blown-in Insulation: Materials, Installation, and Cost Guide to Blown-in Insulation: Materials, Installation, and Cost

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

Red lawn edger runs along a driveway cutting grass beyond the driveway.

How to Edge a Lawn How to Edge a Lawn

By Steffani Cameron, By Bob Vila, Updated by Paul Rankin

A paint brush, roller and bucket in front of a white garage door.

How to Paint a Garage Door How to Paint a Garage Door

By Faith Towers, By Bob Vila

Woman uses olive oil to polish a stainless steel sink.

How to Clean a Stainless Steel Sink How to Clean a Stainless Steel Sink

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, By Bob Vila

Rear view of a woman peeling paint from the wall.

How to Remove Texture From Walls How to Remove Texture From Walls

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

Man holding a paint tray in right hand and painting the gray exterior siding of a home with a paintbrush in his left hand.

How to Paint Vinyl Siding How to Paint Vinyl Siding

By Bob Vila, By Theresa Clement

How to Paint a Metal Door - Steel Entry Door Colored Yellow

How to Paint a Metal Door How to Paint a Metal Door

By Jennifer Noonan, By Bob Vila

Side view of a rusted bolt and nut.

How to Remove a Broken Bolt How to Remove a Broken Bolt

By Steffani Cameron, By Bob Vila

How to Refinish Patio Furniture

How to Refinish Rusty Old Patio Furniture How to Refinish Rusty Old Patio Furniture

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila

A young woman wearing a white shirt and a hair bun paints a brick wall white.

How to Paint Brick, According to a Pro Painter How to Paint Brick, According to a Pro Painter

By Bob Vila, By Tony Carrick

Paint tray and paint roller sitting on top of a closed toilet seat.

Bathroom Remodeling

How to Paint Behind a Toilet How to Paint Behind a Toilet

By Bob Vila, By Andreana Lefton

Person holding paint scraper against metal gutter with bubbling paint.

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Paint From Metal How to Remove Paint From Metal

By Bob Vila, By Jennifer Noonan

View of shoveled driveway covered with ice leading to a garage door.

Cleaning & Organizing

Homemade Ice Melt Recipes: 3 Solutions for When You’re Iced In Homemade Ice Melt Recipes: 3 Solutions for When You’re Iced In

By Bob Vila, Updated by Margaret Foley

Worker wearing yellow overalls uses a trowel to spread concrete floor leveler on floor surface.

How to Level a Concrete Floor How to Level a Concrete Floor

A woman's hand adjusting the thermostat valve on a heating radiator at home.

How to Fix a Noisy Radiator How to Fix a Noisy Radiator

By Steven Fox, By Bob Vila

Close-up of red roof tiles, brick chimney and dormer window.

Dormer Windows: Styles, Pros, Cons, and Costs Dormer Windows: Styles, Pros, Cons, and Costs

By Glenda Taylor, By Bob Vila, Updated by Theresa Clement

Sharpening an orange hedge trimmer on work bench with work gloves on.

How to Sharpen Hedge Trimmers How to Sharpen Hedge Trimmers

By Bob Vila, By Tony Carrick

A woman in a blue shirt with red hair scrubs a pink-tiled bathtub with black mold damage.

Cleaning and Preventing Black Mold in the Bathroom Cleaning and Preventing Black Mold in the Bathroom

By Bob Vila, By Evelyn Auer, Updated by Teresa Odle

Peeling white paint on an old brick wall.

Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Paint From Brick How to Remove Paint From Brick

Person wearing gloves rips up vinyl flooring.

How to Remove Linoleum Flooring How to Remove Linoleum Flooring

By Theresa Clement, By Bob Vila, By Jennifer Noonan

Woman wearing purple rubber gloves wipes leak from garbage disposal under the kitchen sink.

What to Do About a Leaking Garbage Disposal What to Do About a Leaking Garbage Disposal

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