More from Bob Vila (Page 7)

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 remove linoleum
DIY

How to Remove Linoleum Flooring

By Theresa Clement, Bob Vila, Jennifer Noonan

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

ventless gas fireplace
Fireplaces & Chimneys

Considering a Ventless Gas Fireplace? Here’s What You Need to Know

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila, Gretchen Heber

Choosing Eggshell vs Satin at the Paint Desk
Design

What’s the Difference? Eggshell vs. Satin

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Repairing Popped Nails? Follow These 4 Tips
DIY

Solved! How to Repair Popped Nails

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Remove Texture from Walls Two Ways
DIY

How To: Remove Texture from Walls

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Drought-Tolerant Landscaping Ideas
DIY

Drought-Tolerant Landscaping: Top Tips for a Hardy, Low-Maintenance Yard

By Maureen Blaney Flietner, Bob Vila

How to Install Drywall
DIY

Top Tips for Installing Drywall

By Bob Vila

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

The 50 Best Products for Surviving Winter
Reviews

The 50 Best Products for Surviving Winter

By Teresa Odle, Bob Vila

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