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Why I’m an Advocate for a “Slow Reno” (and My 1970s Kitchen Has Taken 13 Months to Update So Far)
There’s no instant gratification in a drawn-out renovation, but there are certain upsides—including savings.
Hi, I'm Bob Vila
You probably know me from TV. For the better part of a half century, as the host of shows like This Old House and Home Again with Bob Vila, I’ve been teaching and inspiring people to upgrade their homes and improve their lives. I learned firsthand about home building from my father, and I’ve written more than a dozen books about remodeling, buying your dream home, and visiting historic homes across America. It’s fair to say that buildings, especially homes, are my life’s work.
How to Remove Soap Scum From Tubs and Showers
Get rid of that gross, filmy layer coating your tub, shower, and tile—and keep it away for good.
19 of the Best Green Paint Colors for Any Room in Your Home
Transform your living space with these versatile green paint options that bring nature’s calming influence indoors.
How we test and review products
The Bob Vila Product Reviews team tirelessly researches and tests products to ensure they live up to the hype.
- Our team scours the market for best-in-class products.
- We do our homework and thoroughly vet popular products.
- We’ll test as many as we can get our hands on.
- Our unfiltered, honest opinion is what you see on the page.
How to Heat a Garage: 11 Ways to Keep Your Workshop Warm in Winter
There’s no one right way to heat a garage. A multipronged approach to heating the space, including insulation, heaters, and floor coverings, will keep your workspace comfortable year-round.
Meet the Experts
We’re not just here to answer your questions and offer advice. BobVila.com seeks to educate and empower.
Our team of writers and editors are passionate about all things home. We are general contractors, master gardeners, real estate pros, historic preservationists, product testing specialists, and veteran journalists with expertise in everything from design to DIY. Our common bond is the mission of BobVila.com—to simplify, demystify, and chronicle the joys and challenges of homeownership through a commitment to accuracy, clarity, accessibility and good old-fashioned fun.
BobVila.com is the complete toolbox and ultimate resource for inspirational ideas and nitty-gritty know-how. It’s been that way since the site began in 2011. Our goal is to carry forward Bob Vila’s decades-long tradition of helping people maintain and upgrade their homes to live better each day.
