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4 Genius Uses for Flour That Have Nothing to Do With Baking
By getting a bit creative, you can quickly discover that flour isn’t just for baking.
14 Ways to Help Your Garden Survive a Heat Wave
Summer temperatures are hotter than ever. These tactics can save your plants from dying when temperatures approach triple digits.
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.
How we test and review products
The BobVila.com 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.
8 Fruits and Vegetables You Shouldn’t Bother Planting in Containers
A 5-gallon bucket for one head of broccoli? Space limitations and special care requirements make container gardening these plants more trouble than it’s worth.
Wood Cutting Board Maintenance You’re Probably Forgetting (Because Washing and Oiling Aren’t Always Enough)
Taking a few simple steps to maintain your wooden cutting board can help you save money and avoid adding microplastics to your food.
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.
