More from Bob Vila (Page 8)

Sharpening a Chainsaw - Do's and Don'ts
DIY

How to Sharpen a Chainsaw: 7 Safe Steps to Keeping Your Tool in Good Working Order

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

how to clean air conditioner filter.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean an Air Conditioner Filter in 4 Easy Steps

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Amy Lynch

seer rating
Cooling

Solved! What Is a SEER Rating?

By Gretchen Heber, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

kitchen lighting design
Design

Solved! How to Create a Beautiful and Effective Kitchen Lighting Design 

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila, Manasa Reddigari

how to wire light switch
DIY

How to Wire a Light Switch: Easy Steps for Single-Pole and 3-Way Switches

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Home Lighting Plan
Design

How To: Devise a Lighting Plan

By Bob Vila

sprinkler head replacement
DIY

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

By Theresa Clement, Bob Vila, Timothy Dale

14 Things You Should Always Keep Near the Kitchen Sink
Appliances & Cookware

14 Things You Should Always Keep Near the Kitchen Sink

By Savannah Sher, Bob Vila

toilet repair
Bathrooms

DIY Toilet Repair: 5 Common Commode Problems and How to Fix Them

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Protect Plants from Frost
DIY

How to Protect Plants From Frost

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Solved! How Many Coats of Primer to Use When Painting
DIY

Solved! This Is How Many Coats of Primer You Need for the Perfect Paint Job

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Types of Water Heaters - Maintenance
Interior

Which Type of Water Heater Is Best for Your Home?

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Michael Franco

How to Fix a Hole in a Door
DIY

How To: Fix a Hole in a Door

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How Long Does a Water Heater Last
Interior

Solved! This is How Long a Water Heater Actually Lasts

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

Childproofing Checklist
DIY

Childproofing Checklist

By Greg Vazzana, Bob Vila

how to get rid of black mold
Cleaning

How to Get Rid of Black Mold in Your Home

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

how-to-sharpen-a-chisel
DIY

Top Tips for Sharpening Chisels

By Bob Vila

lumber-grades-and-numbers
DIY

Lumber Grades and Numbers

By Bob Vila

fall-home-maintenance-checklist
DIY

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

By Barbara Winfield, Bob Vila

strange house noise
Interior

Creaks, Groans, and Squeaks: 11 Spooky House Sounds That Could Spell Trouble for Homeowners

By Theresa Clement, Bob Vila, Christopher Solomon

low water pressure in house
Interior

Low Water Pressure in the House? Here’s What’s Wrong and How to Fix It

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

How to Paint a Garage Door
DIY

How To: Paint a Garage Door

By Faith Towers, Bob Vila

No Hot Water for a Shower
Interior

Solved! What to Do When There’s No Hot Water

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

Best Tile – 5 Types to Consider
Bathroom Remodeling

5 Types of Tile Worth Considering in Your Next Renovation

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

See How a DIY Cold Frame Could Extend Your Gardening Season
Building & Installing

Here’s How Building a Cold Frame Can Extend Your Gardening Season

By Bob Vila, Steph Coelho

What Causes a Broken Window Seal (and How to Fix It)
DIY

Solved! What to Do About a Broken Window Seal

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

how to prevent rust
Cleaning & Organizing

How To Prevent Rust on Your Outdoor Furniture and Railings

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

gutters
Exterior

How to Choose the Best Gutters for Your Home

By Benjamin Hardy, Bob Vila, Timothy Dale

Colourful Zinnia flowers at the garden.Beautiful Floral Background
Curb Appeal

How To: Install Landscape Edging to Boost Your Curb Appeal

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Remove a Broken Bolt from Wood
DIY

How to Remove a Broken Bolt

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

How to Rekey a Lock
DIY

How to Rekey a Lock

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How To Clean Hard Water Stains
Bathrooms

How to Remove Hard Water Stains

By Bob Vila

How to Insulate Windows
Energy & Power

How to Insulate Windows

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

How to Cut Ceramic Tile - Prep for Cuts
DIY

How to Cut Ceramic Tile

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Get Rid of Centipedes - House Centipede
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Get Rid of Centipedes

By Bob Vila

How to Install Shiplap
Building & Installing

How to Install Shiplap

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Get Rid of Gophers - Backyard Rodents
DIY

How to Get Rid of Gophers

By Bob Vila

How to Plunge a Toilet - Plunger
Bathrooms

How to Plunge a Toilet

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

5 Fixes for Mold in Hiding in Your Washing Machine
Appliances

5 Fixes for Mold in Hiding in Your Washing Machine

By Timothy Dale, Bob Vila

New building luxury suburban houses in sunny summer afternoon. House hunting
Cleaning & Organizing

Driveway Cleaning: How to Remove Just About Any Kind of Stain

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

8 Top Tips for Building a Fire Pit
Building & Installing

Dos and Don’ts of Building a Fire Pit

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Cleaning up a blooded basement. Narrow depth of field.
Basements

Basement Waterproofing: Here’s How to Dry Out a Wet Basement—And How Much It Costs

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How To: Acid Stain Concrete
Countertops

How To: Acid Stain Concrete

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

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

Which Window Treatment Works Best for Your House? Blinds vs. Curtains

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

The Complete Guide to Painting Window Trim
DIY

So, You Want to… Paint Your Window Trim

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Best Car Accessories: 19 Gadgets Your Ride Really Needs
Home Technology

Best Car Accessories: 19 Gadgets Your Ride Really Needs

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

The Dos and Don'ts of Sprinkler Repair and Maintenance
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Sprinkler Repair and Maintenance

By Jeanne Petrizzo, Bob Vila

How to Balance a Ceiling Fan
DIY

How To: Balance a Wobbly Ceiling Fan

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

Frost in Freezer? Follow These 6 Troubleshooting Tips
Appliances

Solved! What to Do About Frost in Your Freezer

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Outdoor Showers 101
Building & Installing

Outdoor Showers 101

By James Scott, Bob Vila

9 Tips for Using a Garbage Disposal at Home
Appliances

9 Tips for Keeping Your Garbage Disposal in Top Shape

By Merv Kaufman, Bob Vila

Ceiling Fan Direction
Cooling

All You Need to Know About Ceiling Fan Direction

By Bob Vila

roof sheathing
Exterior

What All Homeowners Should Know About Roof Sheathing

By Bob Vila

6 Things to Know Before Painting Rust
DIY

6 Things to Know Before You Paint Over Rust

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Repairing a Garden Hose that Leaks at the Spigot
DIY

Garden Hose Repair: 4 Fast (and Frugal) Fixes

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Homemade Fertilizer for Lawns - Grass
DIY

Homemade Fertilizer Makes the Grass Always Greener

By Kelsey Savage, Bob Vila

The 25 Easiest Ways to Save Energy (and Dollars) This Summer
Cooling

The 25 Easiest Ways to Save Energy (and Dollars) This Summer

By Bob Vila

How to Build a Root Cellar
Exterior

Today’s Homeowners Rediscover the Benefits of a Root Cellar

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Best Type of Oil for Lawn Mowers, Solved!
DIY

Solved! What Type of Lawn Mower Oil Should I Use?

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

Latex vs. Oil Paint
DIY

Latex vs. Oil Paint: Which is Best for the Exterior of Your Home?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Types of Wood House Siding
Curb Appeal

Types of Wood Siding: Your Guide to 5 Popular Home Cladding Options

By Bob Vila

Types of Woodworking Vises
DIY

Woodworking Vise Guide

By Bob Vila

Mineral Spirits vs Paint Thinner
DIY

What’s the Difference? Mineral Spirits vs Paint Thinner

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Three Coat Plastering - Tools
Building & Installing

How To: Rebuild a Wall with Three-Coat Plaster

By Bob Vila