More from Bob Vila (Page 5)

Old red gasoline container with lawnmower in background.
DIY

How to Dispose of Old Gasoline the Right Way

By Bob Vila, Margaret Foley

Handsome young man indoors cleaning a black-paned window.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Scratches From Glass: DIY Hacks That Work

By Bob Vila, Manasa Reddigari, Gretchen Heber

Man using wire tool to clean rust.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Rust From Tools

By Margaret Foley, Bob Vila

Brown water stains on white ceiling.
DIY

Water Stains on the Ceiling? Here’s How to Fix Them

By Bob Vila, Teresa Odle

Rubber gloves, drain unclogger, and dish soap inside a white bathtub.
Bathrooms

How to Unclog a Bathtub

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

Squirrels in the Attic
DIY

Here’s Exactly What to Do About Squirrels in the Attic: DIY Methods and When to Call a Pro

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

Person using tool to cut plexiglass.
Building & Installing

How to Cut Plexiglass

By Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

Sharpening an orange hedge trimmer on work bench with work gloves on.
DIY

How to Sharpen Hedge Trimmers

By Bob Vila, Tony Carrick

Woman using green spray paint in cardboard box.
DIY

How to Paint Plastic

Written by Bob Vila, Theresa Clement, Photography by Tom Fenenga

Different kinds of corroded batteries stacked on top one another.
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Clean Battery Corrosion in 4 Steps

By Bob Vila, Margaret Foley

how to get rid of creeping charlie
Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Creeping Charlie

By Bob Vila, Jennifer Noonan, Teresa Odle

Woman using box of baking soda to clean a jetted tub.
Bathrooms

How to Clean a Jacuzzi

By Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Vila, Donna Boyle Schwartz

Several tools and materials for removing stripped screws on a home workbench.
DIY

This Is the Best Way to Remove a Stripped Screw—Plus 11 Methods That Work in a Pinch

By Kat Hodgins, Bob Vila

icicles tan house
DIY

How to Prevent and Remove Ice Dams

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

A newly clean dryer vent hose with a small pile of dryer lint in front of the hose.
Appliances

How to Clean a Dryer Vent in 5 Simple Steps

By Bob Vila, Timothy Dale

Paint stripping DIY
DIY

How to Remove Paint From Wood

By Bob Vila, Teresa Odle

Nails vs. Screws: Which to Use in Your Project
DIY

Nails vs. Screws: Which Fasteners Are Right for My Project?

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

Bucket of concrete with dry cement powder.
DIY

How to Mix Concrete Properly

By Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

A close up of a person plugging in a smartphone into an outlet in a white wall.
DIY

The 8 Most Common Reasons for an Electrical Outlet Not Working (and When to Call a Pro)

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

A close up of a hand fixing a breaker box.
DIY

Why Is My Circuit Breaker Tripping? 4 Potential Problems and Solutions

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

5 Great Tips for Heating the Garage in Winter
Exterior

How to Heat a Garage: 11 Ways to Keep Your Workshop Warm in Winter

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

standard door size
DIY

Standard Door Size 101: Important Measurements All Homeowners Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi

Mushrooms in the Lawn
DIY

Solved! How to Get Rid of Mushrooms in the Lawn

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

Painting Tools
DIY

Brush vs. Roller vs. Sprayer: How to Choose the Right Painting Tool

By Bob Vila

how to grow a beard for no shave november with bob vilas best tips
DIY

How to Grow a Beard for No-Shave November: Bob Vila’s Best Tips

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

Black Mold in Bathroom - Mold Around Tub
Bathrooms

Black Mold in the Bathroom? Cleaning Supplies May Not Be Enough

By Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

How to Paint a Deck
Deck, Patio & Porch

How To: Paint a Deck (From Preparation to Restoration)

By Bob Vila, Glenda Taylor

Here's What to Do When You Hear Refrigerator Noise
Appliances

Solved! When to Worry About Refrigerator Noises

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

How to Remove Paint from Concrete
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Paint from Concrete

By Bob Vila

mixed border in summer garden with yellow spirea japonica, pink astilbe, hydrangea. Planting together shrubs and flowers
DIY

How to Plant a Bush or Shrub

By Emily Burns Morgan, Bob Vila

Metal Roofing Pros and Cons
Curb Appeal

7 Things to Know Before Choosing a Metal Roof

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

The Dos and Don'ts of Building a Retaining Wall
Curb Appeal

The Dos and Don’ts of Building Retaining Walls 

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

soundproofing windows
Exterior

5 Smart Tips for Soundproofing Windows

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila, Manasa Reddigari

Wiping away rust from a metal saucepan over a kitchen sink
Cleaning & Organizing

5 Ways to Remove Rust From Metal Using Kitchen Ingredients

By Bob Vila

Couple cooking in kitchen
Exterior

5 Easy Ways to Improve Kitchen Ventilation

By Steffani Cameron, Bob Vila

How To Get Rid of Voles
DIY

How to Get Rid of Voles Humanely in 7 Steps

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara, Bob Vila, Evelyn Auer

how to get rid of ants in the kitchen ants crawling on counter
DIY

Solved! This is How to Get Rid of Ants in the Kitchen Once and for All

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila, Deirdre Mundorf

various hammers hanging on workshop wall
DIY

25 Types of Hammers and When to Use Them

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila Staff

how to splice wires
DIY

How to Splice Wires for Home Electrical Projects

By Robert Ferguson, Bob Vila, Gretchen Heber

Choosing the Right Bathroom Fan Size
Bath Fixtures & Fittings

Solved! What Size Bathroom Fan Best Supports Your Space

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

can you paint vinyl siding?
DIY

How to Paint Vinyl Siding and Make Your Home Look New Again

By Bob Vila, Theresa Clement

how to clean shower head
Bathrooms

How to Clean a Shower Head

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Build Scaffolding (and When It’s a Better Idea Than Using a Ladder)
Exterior

How to Build Scaffolding (and When It’s a Better Idea Than Using a Ladder)

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

spring-home-maintenance-checklist
Exterior

Spring Home Maintenance Checklist

By Merv Kaufman, Bob Vila

iStock-1370323000 Types of Pliers Various pliers hanging on a magnetic strip on a wall
DIY

25 Types of Pliers and How to Use Them

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi

gardener starting lawn mower in garden
DIY

How to Start a Lawn Mower and Troubleshoot Common Problems

By Bob Vila, Tony Carrick

How to Tile a Bathroom Wall
Bathroom Remodeling

How to Tile a Bathroom Wall

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi

Does Bleach Kill Bed Bugs
DIY

Solved! Does Bleach Kill Bed Bugs?

By Danielle Fallon-O’Leary, Bob Vila

How Long to Water the Lawn, Solved!
DIY

Solved! How Long to Water Your Lawn

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Soil Types
Gardening

All You Need to Know About Soil Types

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Close up view of a fire ant colony on the ground.
Garden Pests

How to Get Rid of Fire Ants: 5 Tried-and-True Methods

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, James Kidd

Spring Lawn Care
Lawn & Garden

7 Things to Do in Spring for a Healthy, Gorgeous Lawn Year-Round

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

DIY Deck
Deck, Patio & Porch

Building a Basic Deck? Top Tips for DIYers

By Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Geothermal Heating Systems
Energy & Power

All You Need to Know About Geothermal Heating Systems

By Maureen Blaney Flietner, Bob Vila

Types of Roofing Materials
Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Roofing Materials

By Bob Vila

How To Wallpaper A Bedroom
DIY

The Beginner’s Guide to Working with Wallpaper

By Bob Vila

Kitchen Remodeling Tips
DIY

Planning Guide: Kitchen Remodeling

By LuAnn Brandsen, Bob Vila

How to Install Tile
Building & Installing

How to Install Tile the Right Way

By Bob Vila

How to Use a Saw the Right Way
DIY

How to Use a Saw the Right Way

By Bob Vila

Wall to Wall Carpeting in a Home
Flooring

All You Need to Know About Wall-to-Wall Carpeting

By Bob Vila

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DIY

25 Types of Nails and How to Use Them

By Bob Vila, Tom Scalisi

How to Clean Gardening Tools
DIY

How to Clean and Care for Your Gardening Tools

By Kelsey Savage, Bob Vila

How to Get Rid of Frogs
Garden Pests

How To Get Rid of Frogs

By Meghan Wentland, Bob Vila

Refrigerator Leaking Water? 4 Fixes You Can Do Yourself
Appliances

Solved! Why Is My Refrigerator Leaking Water?

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila