Expert advice from Bob Vila, the most trusted name in home improvement, home remodeling, home repair, and DIY.
Tried, True, Trustworthy Home Advice
About Bob
Newsletters
Find Info
Get Ideas
How-To
Watch TV
Coupons
PREV
…
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
…
NEXT
Other Rooms
May 09, 2023 | Tuesday
The Best Outdoor Towel Racks of 2023
Outdoor towel racks keep those big luxurious beach towels fresh and fluffy before use and provide somewhere for them ...
By
BOB BEACHAM
Other Rooms
May 09, 2023 | Tuesday
The Best Hybrid Grills of 2023
When buying a new grill, backyard barbecue enthusiasts often find themselves forced to choose between the convenience...
By
TONY CARRICK
Lawn & Garden
May 09, 2023 | Tuesday
Taming a Garden Hose: My Experience With the Liberty Garden Hose Reel
If you're a gardener or just someone who loves spending time outside, you know how important garden hoses are. They...
By
GLENDA TAYLOR
Interior Design
May 08, 2023 | Monday
26 Inspiring Ways to Repurpose a Spare Bedroom
In an analysis of U. S. Census data, Finder. com determined that there are at least 33. 6 million spare bedrooms acro...
By
STEPH COELHO
How To's & Quick Tips
May 08, 2023 | Monday
10 Things to Consider When Installing an Income Suite
Installing an independent housing unit at your property can be a big investment, but if planned well, an income suite...
By
JAHLEEN TURNBULL-SOUSA
How To's & Quick Tips
May 05, 2023 | Friday
Save $260 on One of Our Favorite Tested Robot Mops for Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, now is the time to start thinking about how to make Mom’s life easier. And...
By
STEPHANIE CRONK
Lawn & Garden
May 05, 2023 | Friday
One of Our Favorite Battery Mowers Is $200 Off at Ace Hardware Right Now
Here at Bob Vila, we live for finding good deals on products that we've tested and loved. So we had to share when we ...
By
PERRI KRESSEL
Bathroom
May 05, 2023 | Friday
How Much Does It Cost to Install a Bathroom Vanity?
Highlights It typically costs between $300 and $3,800 to install a bathroom vanity, with homeowners paying a nationa...
By
KATIE FLANNERY
Kitchen
May 05, 2023 | Friday
How Much Does It Cost to Replace a Kitchen Sink?
Highlights The typical cost range to replace a kitchen sink is between $216 and $642, with a national average cost o...
By
ROCHEL MADAY
Lawn & Garden
May 05, 2023 | Friday
How Much Does Pest Control Cost?
Highlights The average cost of pest control typically ranges between $200 and $600. The main factors that affect pe...
By
TIMOTHY DALE
Major Systems
May 05, 2023 | Friday
Solved! Does a Home Warranty Cover Water Heaters?
Q: At our real estate agent’s suggestion, we bought a home warranty when we purchased our home earlier this year. Tod...
By
TARA SEBOLDT
Lawn & Garden
May 05, 2023 | Friday
Solved! Here's How to Treat a Drought-Stressed Lawn
Q: It’s been really hot and dry where I live, and I’ve noticed brown patches in my yard. Do I have a drought-stressed...
By
MELISSA GRAHAM
Lawn & Garden
May 05, 2023 | Friday
Solved! Why Is My Grass Turning Yellow?
Q: I’ve been watering and mowing my lawn regularly, but I still see patches of dead grass. Why is my grass turning ye...
By
MELISSA GRAHAM
Walls & Ceilings
May 05, 2023 | Friday
Solved! What Does It Mean When You See Termite Droppings but No Termites?
Q: Recently I’ve noticed termite droppings but no termitesinside my house. Does this still mean I could have an infes...
By
MELISSA GRAHAM
Lawn & Garden
May 05, 2023 | Friday
Bob Vila’s Definitive Lawn Care Calendar
Compliment a neighbor’s lovely green lawn, and they’ll beam with pride, but what they might not tell you is how much ...
By
AMBER GUETEBIER
PREV
…
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
…
NEXT
INSPIRATION GALLERY
10 (Totally) Unexpected Uses for a Shed
Curb Appeal: Garage Doors Make All the Difference!
8 Storage Spots You're Not Taking Advantage Of (Yet)
The Easiest Way to Make Your Home Worth More
50 Genius Products for Quick Fixes at Home
Don't Make These 8 Mistakes in Your Front Yard
15 Plants Never to Grow in Your Yard
Worth It: 8 Renovations That Pay You Back
19 "Zero Dollar" Garden Hacks
Let It Go: 14 Things to Trash Without Thinking Twice
16 Home Improvements That Are Best Not to DIY
Cheap Thrills: 15 Favorite Amazon Buys for Under $5
11 Homes Built to Survive the End of the World
20 Kitchen Trends You Might Regret
15 Old House Features We Were Wrong to Abandon
25 Killproof Plants for a No-Effort Landscape
9 Things You Didn't Know Coca-Cola Can Do
10 Things a Burglar Doesn't Want You to Know
Slash Your Electric Bill with 11 Savvy Hacks
25 Insanely Easy 60-Minute Home Improvements
25 Plants That Survive With or Without You
How to Get Rid of Odors in Your House
7 Clever Ways to Unclog a Toilet Without a Plunger
Driveway Aprons 101
Get the Adobe Flash Player to listen to this audio file.
It’s a trend that's growing in popularity: Houses are shrinking. Homeowners keen on paring down have begun learning how to...
Put your firewood to work! The folks at Studio St. Paul took firewood storage to the next level by burrowing wooden crates...
Not every house is outfitted with an entire mudroom but—as this space designed by Normandy Remodeling proves—you don’t nee...
Ombré, a gradual shift in shading from one color to another, is a hot trend and a great way to add color to a room. Choose...
In today's homes, fireplaces are commonly found in a family room, but historically, they were located in the kitchen, wher...
Take a page from floating book shelves and build boot shelves to make the most of small storage spaces. The cut-out patter...
Oh, what a coat of paint can do—especially a tranquil watercolor shade of blue against pure white. The restful combination...
Wait—don't throw away that old belt! Arranged into large squares or tiles, used leather belts make a uniquely warm and sof...
Chalkboard paint features prominently in this elegant yet unpretentious headboard design. Add a new message daily to reflec...
Using salvaged wood as a wall treatment adds depth and texture that walls often lack. Here, pieces of exterior siding, bar...
The indecisive homeowner need not fret over choosing one (or even two) cabinet colors. The kitchen cabinets in this artist...
If you love the look of an industrial pendant light but can't stand staring at a stark cord, disguise it! A thick jute rop...
Simple and striking, a couple of pieces of "lovingly used" furniture creates a special kind of charm. A weathered chair fo...
First dress up your metal shelves with a coat of paint in an accent color that complements your kitchen decor. Then arrang...
Schlepping hampers to the laundry room becomes a thing of the past with this spacious closet that also houses a stacked wa...
How To: Light a Fire in a Fireplace
At first, it may seem like a foolproof undertaking: You put some wood in the fireplace, light a m...