Ann-Sophie Kaemmerle

1 week ago | bobvila.com | Jeff Keleher |Ann-Sophie Kaemmerle |Teresa Odle

Even the handiest homeowner might not have the time or the expertise to DIY every home improvement project. And while the Bob Vila team loves a DIY project as much as our readers do, we acknowledge that some jobs require some support or are simply best left to experts. Professionals are more efficient, know code or other requirements best, and have the necessary certifications and crucial safety equipment. That’s why we recognize the heroes of projects big and small, indoors and out.

2 weeks ago | bobvila.com | Ann-Sophie Kaemmerle

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More ›It’s no record to try to beat: summer 2024 was Earth’s hottest on record, and one of the hottest for Americans. Last year, the nationwide average temperature was 73.8 degrees Fahrenheit—2.5 degrees above normal. As we look toward summer, you may be wondering what’s in store for us this year.

3 weeks ago | bobvila.com | Ann-Sophie Kaemmerle

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More ›To make a little extra cash, you may turn to Facebook Marketplace to sell some unwanted items. Whether you’ve upgraded some pieces of furniture or you’re getting rid of clutter, Facebook Marketplace is a great way to give a second life to items you no longer want or need. But when talking to and making deals with strangers, one must use caution and be aware of scammers.

1 month ago | bobvila.com | Ann-Sophie Kaemmerle

Do you find yourself visiting the Home Depot garden center time and time again? Is there always a new and exciting plant or flower that catches your eye? Well, it’s not your imagination or your mind playing tricks on you. The Home Depot doesn’t just want its garden center customers to come back—it has a plan to get them back year after year, if not more frequently. We tell you more about the secret reason you can’t stop shopping the Home Depot’s garden section in today’s news digest.

1 month ago | bobvila.com | Ann-Sophie Kaemmerle

Not knowing what the future holds is a given, but our best guesses dictate our behavior. This seems to have never been more true for homeowners: while many are being ultra-selective in the projects they spend on, others are shelling out, and on one particular type of project no less. It’s a trend that’s gaining momentum with wealthy homeowners and less affluent ones alike. We tell you more about it in today’s news digest.