How To: Solder Copper Pipe Fittings
Learn how to join copper pipe with a soldered sweat fitting.
How to Arrange Flowers Like a Floral Designer
Check out these easy-to-follow guidelines that will teach you how to arrange flowers at home with just a few simple tools.
How To: Paint Kitchen Cabinets
A do-it-yourselfer can achieve a near-perfect finish by following the tips in this handy primer on how to paint kitchen cabinets.
How to Be Your Own Interior Decorator
Learn something new in the New Year: Bob Vila explains how to craft aesthetically pleasing indoor spaces yourself.
Genius! Cozy Up Without a Space Heater
Stow away that energy-wasting space heater! Instead, warm drafty rooms with this earthenware contraption for the bargain price of four cents an hour.
7 Clever Ways to Unclog a Toilet Without a Plunger
When your toilet is stopped up and you don’t have a plunger, it’s time to get creative. Here’s how you can unclog a toilet using materials you already have in your cabinets.
All You Need to Know About Cerused Wood
Find out why this 500-year-old finish is trending again, and how to recreate it at home like the artisans of old.
How to Stretch Carpet
If your wall-to-wall carpet begins to bunch or loosen, you can fix it in an afternoon. Move some furniture, rent a few key tools, and follow these steps to be back in business in no time.
How to Turn Off the Gas to Your House
Don’t be left searching the deepest recesses of your home during a gas emergency. Now’s the time to know where your main gas line is and how to shut it off—and how to shut off individual appliances.
How to Remove Scratches From Glass: DIY Hacks That Work
Glass scratch repair isn’t as tricky as you might guess. Any of these methods can restore your tabletop or window back to its original beauty.