Read the latest articles from Bob Vila (Page 259)

For those who have a knack for improving the functionality and decor of a space, these interior design schools can help aspiring designers get started on a career path.

Adding a fireplace can boost home value and provide cozy warmth on winter days. Fireplace installation cost ranges from $870 to $3,792, with most homeowners paying around $2,314.

You have plenty of choices when shopping for a folding table. I tested some popular models for durability, stability, and appearance—here’s why I found these tables tops!

When the garbage disposal stops functioning as it should, the issue should be addressed quickly to avoid further complications. Homeowners can expect to pay an average garbage disposal installation cost of $400, or between $150 and $950.

There are both benefits and potential drawbacks to building a gabion retaining wall. Learn more to decide if adding one will help your home’s landscaping.

Every bathroom needs a place to stow toiletries. Hanging a wall-mounted or recessed medicine cabinet is an easy enough DIY once you know what the project involves.

Power washing a deck is an affordable process that not only keeps this extension of living space clean and inviting but also helps to extend its lifespan. The average cost to power wash a deck is $150, with a range between $90 and $770.

From meandering hairline cracks to deep lines, here’s how to handle a crack in a basement wall and when to call a professional.

Harness this new information to keep mosquitoes at bay this summer.

Using water to blast the mildew, pollen, and debris off a home can make it look like new—but how hard will it hit your wallet? Expect the cost to power wash a house to be around $296, with the typical range being $100 to $650.

Stop soil erosion and create visual interest in your yard with a retaining wall. Retaining wall costs range from $3,194 to $8,770, with many homeowners paying an average of $5,700.

Is screening in a porch inexpensive, and can you DIY the job? Learn what's involved in creating a bug-free zone that brings the indoors outside.

This month, save big on home improvement, mattresses, patio furniture, and more.

Handy for maintenance, repair and cleaning applications, steel wool deserves a permanent spot in your tool box. Here's why.

Hot sleepers will benefit from bedding and blankets that encourage air circulation and wick away moisture.

These stress-free, stain-busting cleaning products help lift pesky carpet stains with ease.

Keep your grill in pristine condition for years to come with one of these quality covers.

Help plants blossom, bloom, thrive, and flourish with the best gardening tools for your yard.

When it comes to hard work or large lawns, small mowers just won’t cut it. Give your property the workhorse it requires with one of the best garden tractors.

The average garden utility cart provides essential hauling services, but this model does a lot more. I tested it in my own yard, and here’s what happened.