Bob Vila. Tried, True, Trustworthy Home Advice.
Does Your Home Improvement Project Qualify for Tax Credits?
Find out using new online tools released by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Hi, I'm Bob Vila
You probably know me from TV. For the better part of a half century, as the host of shows like This Old House and Home Again with Bob Vila, I’ve been teaching and inspiring people to upgrade their homes and improve their lives. I learned firsthand about home building from my father, and I’ve written more than a dozen books about remodeling, buying your dream home, and visiting historic homes across America. It’s fair to say that buildings, especially homes, are my life’s work.
I Was Team Real Christmas Tree Until I Tested Home Depot’s Viral Tree
We recently tested The Home Depot’s Home Accent Grand Duchess tree to see for ourselves why it was going viral and if it was worth it. Check out our review here.
This Tree Sets Up in 60 Seconds—Really
The Best Rotating Christmas Tree Stands for a Festive Display
Expecting Overnight Guests for the Holidays? Here’s Where to Put Them
How to Fix a Furnace That’s Not Turning On
Getting an uncooperative furnace up and running is easy if you know where and how problems are likely to occur. Try these furnace troubleshooting tips before you call a professional technician.
Why Is My Electric Bill So High?
How Often Should I Service My Propane Heater to Keep Efficiency High?
How we test and review products
The Bob Vila Product Reviews team tirelessly researches and tests products to ensure they live up to the hype.
- Our team scours the market for best-in-class products.
- We do our homework and thoroughly vet popular products.
- We’ll test as many as we can get our hands on.
- Our unfiltered, honest opinion is what you see on the page.
How to Install a Dishwasher
Unlike plug-in appliances, dishwashers must be hardwired and hooked up to the home’s plumbing. Installing one yourself can save you a lot of money—if you’re up for the challenge.
Meet the Experts
We’re not just here to answer your questions and offer advice. BobVila.com seeks to educate and empower.
Our team of writers and editors are passionate about all things home. We are general contractors, master gardeners, real estate pros, historic preservationists, product testing specialists, and veteran journalists with expertise in everything from design to DIY. Our common bond is the mission of BobVila.com—to simplify, demystify, and chronicle the joys and challenges of homeownership through a commitment to accuracy, clarity, accessibility and good old-fashioned fun.
BobVila.com is the complete toolbox and ultimate resource for inspirational ideas and nitty-gritty know-how. It’s been that way since the site began in 2011. Our goal is to carry forward Bob Vila’s decades-long tradition of helping people maintain and upgrade their homes to live better each day.
