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Types of Woodworking Vises
DIY

Woodworking Vise Guide

By Bob Vila

Mineral Spirits vs Paint Thinner
DIY

What’s the Difference? Mineral Spirits vs Paint Thinner

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Three Coat Plastering - Tools
Building & Installing

How To: Rebuild a Wall with Three-Coat Plaster

By Bob Vila

How Long to Let Paint Dry
DIY

Solved! How Long Does It Take for Paint to Dry?

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

How to Transplant a Tree
DIY

How To: Transplant a Tree

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Keep Deer Out of a Garden
Garden Pests

How To: Keep Deer Out of Your Garden

By Bob Vila

painted and stained kitchen cabinets
Cabinets

How To: Restore Cabinet Finishes

By Merv Kaufman, Bob Vila

Painting Appliances - Budget Kitchen Update
Appliances

All You Need to Know About Painting Appliances

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara, Bob Vila

Brazilian Pecan Flooring
DIY

Regain Your Footing: Top Tips for Common Wood Floor Repairs

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

patio-materials
Deck, Patio & Porch

Patio Materials 101

By Bob Vila

How To: Hire a General Contractor
Building & Installing

How To: Hire a General Contractor

By Bob Vila

How to Paint Over Wallpaper
DIY

How To: Paint Over Wallpaper

By Bob Vila

Beadboard Ceilings: All You Need to Know
Interior

All You Need to Know About Beadboard Ceilings

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Lawn Striping Tips to Know Before You Start
DIY

6 Things to Know About Lawn Striping

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How To Remove Wallpaper Glue
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Remove Wallpaper Glue

By Bob Vila

using muriatic acid
Basements

How To: Use Muriatic Acid

By Bob Vila

How to Whitewash Brick
DIY

How To: Whitewash Brick

By Bob Vila

Deck Maintenance - Backyard Wooden Deck
Deck, Patio & Porch

The Dos and Don’ts of Deck Maintenance

By Bob Vila

How to Lay a Stone Path
DIY

How To: Lay a Stone Garden Path

By Jean Nayar, Bob Vila

How To Make Homemade Furniture Polish
Cleaning & Organizing

How To: Make and Apply Your Own Homemade Furniture Polish

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

Woodworking Workshop Layout Design
Architecture

Setting Up Shop: The Ideal Layout for Your Woodworking Workshop

By Bob Vila

Above-Ground Swimming Pool Planning
Exterior

Planning Guide: Above-Ground Swimming Pools

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

How to Fix Scratches on Hardwood Floors
DIY

What Would Bob Do? Fixing Scratches on Wood Floors

By Bob Vila

How to Use a Drill Press
DIY

Operating a Drill Press

By Bob Vila

How to Cut in Paint
DIY

How To: Cut In Paint

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How to Drill Hole in Tile
DIY

Quick Tip: The Trick to Drilling Through Slippery Ceramic Tile

By Bob Vila

How to Clean Paint Rollers
DIY

Quick Tip: The Key to Preserving Paint Rollers

By Caylin Harris, Bob Vila

Building a Carport - Attached to the Home
Exterior

So, You Want to… Build a Carport

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Install Chair Rail - Painted Chair Rail
Building & Installing

How To: Install Chair Rail Molding

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Track Lighting
Design

3 Tips to Choosing Track Lighting

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

How to Remove Rivets - From a Corrugated Metal Shed
DIY

How To: Remove Rivets

By Bob Vila

Blueboard and Veneer Plaster
Building & Installing

Blueboard and Veneer Plaster Offer Old-Style Look

By Ted Cushman, Bob Vila

Skim Coat Plastering
Building & Installing

All About Skim Coat Plastering

By Bob Vila

Spray Painting Tips
DIY

The Dos and Don’ts of Spray Painting

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

How a Chimney Works
Exterior

Chimneys 101

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Home Fire Sprinkler Systems
Reviews

All You Need to Know About Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems

By Bob Vila

Under-Cabinet Lighting - LED Strip
Cabinets

Top Tips for Adding Under-Cabinet Lighting in Your Kitchen

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

5 Questions to Ask Before Installing Pendant Lighting
Interior

5 Questions to Ask Before Installing Pendant Lighting

By Jean Nayar, Bob Vila

How Long Does Siding Last?
Exterior

How Long Does Exterior Siding Last?

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

How to Fill Nail Holes
DIY

What Would Bob Do? Filling Nail Holes

By Bob Vila

Swimming Pools 101
Exterior

Swimming Pools 101

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

Wood Finishes - Stains
DIY

Paints, Stains, and More: Choosing the Right Wood Finish for Any Project

By Bob Vila

Zillow Digs home in McLean, VA
Building & Installing

All You Need to Know About Crown Molding

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Is Stripping Paint Really Necessary?
DIY

Is Stripping Paint Really Necessary?

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

The Story Pole
DIY

The Story Pole

By Bob Vila

Basement Remodeling
Basements

Planning Guide: Basement Remodeling

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

How to Clean a Suede Couch
Cleaning

How To: Clean a Microfiber Suede Sofa

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

9 Furnace Troubleshooting Tips from the Pros
DIY

9 Furnace Troubleshooting Tips from the Pros

By Christopher Solomon, Bob Vila

Squirrels in Bird Feeders? Try These 10 Tips
Lawn & Garden

Solved! How to Keep Squirrels Away from Bird Feeders

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

Walk-in Showers 101: All You Need to Know Before Installing One of Your Own
Bathroom Remodeling

All You Need to Know About Walk-in Showers

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Use a Fireplace
DIY

How To: Use a Fireplace

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

What To Do About Ceiling Cracks
DIY

Solved! What Cracks in the Ceiling Really Mean

By Bob Vila

Fireplace Refacing for an Easier Remodel
Building & Installing

So, You Want to… Reface Your Fireplace

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How Much Tile Do I Need? Solved!
Building & Installing

How Much Tile Do I Need? Solved!

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

Peeling Paint - What to Do About It
DIY

Solved! What to Do About Peeling Paint

By Bob Vila

How High to Hang Curtains, Solved!
Design

Solved! How High to Hang Curtains

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

The 5 Best Kitchen Flooring Options
DIY

The 5 Best Kitchen Flooring Options for Your Remodel

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

Paint Wall Or Trim First
DIY

Solved! Which Comes First: Painting the Wall or Trim?

By Bob Vila, Katie Nolan

The Difference Between Porcelain and Ceramic Tiles
Bathroom Design

Porcelain or Ceramic: Which Tile Type Is Right for You?

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

gas-fireplaces-101
Fireplaces & Chimneys

Gas Fireplaces 101

By Merv Kaufman, Bob Vila

The 3 Key Steps to Painting Concrete Floors
DIY

3 Key Steps to a Concrete Floor Refresh

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

All You Need to Know About Working with PEX Pipe
Interior

All You Need to Know About PEX Pipe

By Bob Vila

repointing brick
Exterior

How To: Repoint Brick Walls

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

How to Fix and Prevent Wallpaper Peeling
DIY

Solved! How to Fix and Prevent Wallpaper Peeling

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila