More from Bob Vila (Page 7)

how to install a medicine cabinet
Bathroom Storage

How to Install a Medicine Cabinet

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

screen in porch
Building & Installing

9 Things to Know Before You Screen In a Porch

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Choose This Fast-Growing Grass Seed for Patchy Lawns
DIY

Solved! The Fastest-Growing Grass Seeds for a (Nearly) Instant Lawn

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

sealing the deck
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Dos and Don’ts of Sealing the Deck

By Theresa Clement, Bob Vila, Timothy Dale

Garage Door Not Opening? Try These Troubleshooting Tips
DIY

Solved! What to Do When Your Garage Door Won’t Open

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Achieving Privacy with a Window in the Shower
Bathroom Design

Solved! How to Improve Privacy When You Have a Window in the Shower

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila, Manasa Reddigari

how to wire an outlet
Building & Installing

How to Wire an Outlet

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

jack and jill bathroom
Bathrooms

Solved! What Is a Jack-and-Jill Bathroom?

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

types of insulation
Attics

10 Types of Insulation All Homeowners Should Know

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila, Donna Boyle Schwartz

remove water stains from wood
Cleaning & Organizing

How to Remove Water Stains From Wood

By Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Vila

Dry Wells - Stormwater
Exterior

All You Need to Know About Dry Wells

By Bob Vila

How High to Hang Pictures
Design

Solved! How High to Hang Pictures

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Here's Why You Should Install Shoe Molding
Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Shoe Molding

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

how to install bifold doors
Doors

How to Install Bifold Doors

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Where to Put Smoke Detectors, Solved!
Building & Installing

Solved! Where to Place the Smoke Detectors in Your House

By Tom Scalisi, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Finding the Right Bathtub Size for Your Bathroom
Bathroom Remodeling

Solved! What’s the Best Bathtub Size?

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

GFCI Outlets Around the House
Home Safety

All You Need to Know About GFCI Outlets

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

7 Types of Saws Every DIYer Should Know
DIY

7 Types of Saws Every DIYer Should Get to Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

drywall repair
Interior

Dos and Don’ts of Repairing Drywall

By Bob Vila

How to Get Rid of Skunk Smell
Lawn & Garden

How to Get Rid of Skunk Smell

By Bob Vila, Teresa Odle

Improve Garage Door Security in 7 Steps
Exterior

7 Easy Ways to Increase Your Garage Door Security

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

how to paint an interior door
DIY

How to Paint an Interior Door

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

finishing basement walls
Basements

The Dos and Don’ts of Finishing Basement Walls

By Theresa Clement, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

how to level a floor
DIY

How to Level a Floor: What to Know Before You DIY

By Theresa Clement, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Solved! This Is When to Fertilize the Lawn
DIY

Solved! This Is When to Fertilize the Lawn

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila, Jill Lawrence O’Hara

how to use a miter box
DIY

How to Use a Miter Box

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila, Chris Gardner

how to install a deadbolt
DIY

How to Install a Deadbolt Lock

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

how to install shutters
Curb Appeal

How to Install Shutters

By Bob Vila, Tony Carrick

propane vs natural gas
Design

Should You Make the Switch From Propane to Natural Gas?

By Deirdre Mundorf, Bob Vila, Jennifer Noonan

how to remove carpet
Flooring

How to Remove Carpet

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

how to install baseboard
Building & Installing

How to Install Baseboard Trim

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila, Joe Provey

What to Know Before You Install Marble Flooring
Building & Installing

9 Things to Know Before Buying and Installing Marble Flooring

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Donna Boyle Schwartz

How to Install a Vinyl Window
Building & Installing

How to Install a Vinyl Window

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila

Plumb-Bob
DIY

The Plumb Bob: What Is This Tool, and How Do You Use It?

By Bob Vila

how to remove tile
DIY

How to Remove Tile From Floors, Backsplashes, and Other Surfaces

By Tom Scalisi, Bob Vila, Oliver Harriett

Puppy With Fleas
DIY

How To: Get Rid of Fleas in Your Home

By Bob Vila

How to Get Rid of Silverfish
DIY

How to Get Rid of Silverfish

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara, Bob Vila

Engineered Stone Countertops: Silestone's Ocean Storm
Countertops

A Beginner’s Guide to Engineered Stone Countertops

By Jean Nayar, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Tinted Home Windows
DIY

7 Things to Know Before Tinting Home Windows

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

7 Signs You Need a New Roof
DIY

7 Signs You Need a New Roof

By Bob Vila

basement bathroom plumbing
Basements

Thinking About Installing a Basement Bathroom? Here’s What You Need to Know

By Benjamin Hardy, Bob Vila, Tony Carrick

The Pros and Cons of Dutch Doors
Curb Appeal

Dutch Doors: An Open-and-Shut Way to Instantly Boost Curb Appeal

By Kat Hodgins, Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

how to clean granite countertops
Cleaning

How to Clean Granite Countertops

By Teresa Odle, Bob Vila

how to drill a hole in glass
DIY

How to Drill a Hole in Glass

By Kat Hodgins, Bob Vila

Sulfur Smell in the House? 6 Possible Causes
DIY

Solved! What to Do About a Sulfur Smell in the House

By Bob Vila

How to Clean Bamboo Flooring
Cleaning

How to Clean Bamboo Floors

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Steffani Cameron

How to Shim a Door
Building & Installing

How to Shim a Door

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila

how to replace a window screen
DIY

How to Replace a Window Screen

By Larry Bilotti, Bob Vila, Tony Carrick

types of screws
Building & Installing

5 Types of Screws Every DIYer Should Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Vinyl vs Aluminum Windows - Choosing the Right Frame for Your Replacement Windows
Exterior

What’s the Difference? Vinyl vs. Aluminum Windows

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Replacement Windows 101
Design

Replacement Windows 101

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

tiling tools
DIY

8 Tiling Tools Every DIYer Should Know

By Bob Vila, Glenda Taylor

hydroseeding
DIY

Hydroseeding: Is it Right for Your Lawn?

By Tony Carrick, Bob Vila, Debbie Wolfe

Troubleshoot a Smoky Fireplace with These Tips
DIY

Solved! Why Your Fireplace Might Be Smoking Up the House

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How Long Does a Roof Last? Solved!
Energy & Power

Solved! This Is How Long You Can Expect Your Roof to Last

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Find Property Lines
Landscaping

How to Find Property Lines

By Bob Vila, Glenda Taylor

how to clean a washing machine
DIY

How to Clean a Washing Machine

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Every Homeowner's Best Bathroom Floor Tile Options
Bathroom Design

The Best Options for Bathroom Floor Tile

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

tongue and groove flooring
Building & Installing

Thinking About Installing Tongue and Groove Flooring? Here’s What You Need to Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Travertine tile
DIY

7 Things All Homeowners Should Know About Travertine Tile

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

how to remove rust from stainless steel
Bathrooms

How to Remove Rust from Stainless Steel Appliances, Sinks, and Cookware

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Choosing Replacement Windows
Exterior

Buyer’s Guide: Replacement Windows

By Barbara Winfield, Bob Vila

7 Tips for Measuring for Replacement Windows
Building & Installing

7 Tips for Measuring for Replacement Windows

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

how to move a refrigerator
Appliances

How to Move a Refrigerator Safely

By Gretchen Heber, Bob Vila, Amy Lynch