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How to Clean Paint Rollers
DIY

Quick Tip: The Key to Preserving Paint Rollers

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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

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How a Chimney Works
Exterior

Chimneys 101

By Michael Franco, Bob Vila

Types of Wrenches
DIY

All About Wrenches

By 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

Choosing an HVAC System
Cooling

Choosing an HVAC System

By 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

Satin vs Semi-Gloss: How to KnowWhich Paint Finish is Best For Your Project
DIY

What’s the Difference? Satin vs. Semi-Gloss Paint

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

The Difference Between Porcelain and Ceramic Tiles
Bathroom Design

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

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

Homemade Ice Melt For Frozen Car
Cleaning & Organizing

3 Ways to Make Your Own Ice Melt

By 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

How to Change a Furnace Filter
DIY

Change Filters Frequently to Optimize Furnace Efficiency

By Donna Boyle Schwartz, Bob Vila

10 Tips to Improve Your Garage Lighting
Energy & Power

10 Ways to Improve Your Garage Lighting

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How Often You Should Clean Your Air Vents
DIY

5 Things to Know Before Cleaning Your Home’s Air Ducts

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

The Ideal Light Switch Height, Solved!
Building & Installing

Solved! How High to Install a Light Switch

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Remove a Doorknob - With Hidden Screws
DIY

How To: Remove and Replace a Doorknob

By Bob Vila

How to Paint Laminate Countertops - Outdated Kitchen
Countertops

How to Paint Laminate Countertops

By Jennifer Noonan, Bob Vila

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Shower Drain
Bathrooms

5 Things to Know Before Installing a Shower Drain

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila

How to Texture a Ceiling - Dining Room
DIY

How To: Texture a Ceiling

By Amy Lynch, Bob Vila

Radiant Heat vs. Forced Air
Heating

Radiant Floor Heating 101

By Joe Provey, Bob Vila

6 Tips for Painting Over Oil-Based Paint
DIY

Solved! The Rules for Painting Over Oil-Based Paint

By Manasa Reddigari, Bob Vila

How to Fix a Slow Sink Drain
Bathrooms

Solved! How to Fix a Slow Sink Drain

By Michelle Ullman, Bob Vila

Is Cork Flooring Right for You?
Flooring

Is Cork Flooring Right for You?

By Marie Proeller Hueston, Bob Vila

How to Paint Aluninum
DIY

How To: Paint Aluminum

By Bob Vila

CGardner-Screws
DIY

How To: Choose the Right Screw for the Right Job

By Chris Gardner, Bob Vila

10 DIY Tips for Wood Floor Scratch Repair
DIY

9 Tips for Removing Scratches from Wood Floors

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

Washing Machine Leaking - Leaky Washing Machine
DIY

How To: Troubleshoot a Leaky Washing Machine

By Jill Lawrence O’Hara, Bob Vila

Solved! Electrical Wire Colors and What They All Mean
Interior

Solved! What 12 Different Electrical Wire Colors Actually Mean

By Bob Vila

How to Make a Gravel Driveway
Driveways & Walkways

How To: Create a Gravel Driveway

By Bob Vila

7 Types of Wall Texture and the Techniques Behind Them
DIY

7 Types of Wall Texture and the Techniques Behind Them

By Timothy Dale, Bob Vila

How to Remove Carpet Glue
Building & Installing

How To: Remove Carpet Glue

By Katelin Hill, Bob Vila

How to Clean Popcorn Ceiling
Cleaning

How To: Clean a Popcorn Ceiling

By Andreana Lefton, Bob Vila

How to Remove Lead Paint
DIY

How To: Remove Lead Paint

By Glenda Taylor, Bob Vila