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Home to revelry, rivalry, and a bevy of brews, saloons were the nexus of social and political life in the Wild West. Fortunately for admirers of antiquity and ale, many of these taverns still stand to this day as a reminder of the gunslinging spirit of westward expansion. If you have a hankering for a cold one with a history chaser, grab a seat at the bar of one of these storied saloons.

Hi, I’m Bob Vila. My mission has always been to educate & empower Americans to better understand and more confidently improve where they live—and to have fun doing it.

What are some ways to make a new house look old? We asked everyone's favorite old house expert, Bob Vila, for his tips and tricks.

The home expert and his wife Diana Barrett gave the stunning Palm Beach property a complete makeover when they bought it in 2005

These enchanting estates, one in each of the 50 states, can be savored up close.

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How can you make your home's entrance appealing, and how close to the house should the plants be? These front yard ideas are easy—and give gorgeous results.

My favorite TV show and How I Learned to DIY with Bob Vila and This Old House. Home Improvement Television and Building a Builder's Brain.

Learn about basement flooring ideas that are appropriate for moisture-prone, below-grade spaces, and do not require professional installation.

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With this primer and a willingness to get your hands dirty, you can incorporate retaining walls into your landscaping—and, with them, visual interest!

Whether you're applying a finish to protect the wood or enhance its appearance, consider the benefits (and drawbacks) of popular wood finishes.

Say goodbye to flaking, peeling paint and hello to a fresh, like-new fence when you follow these three steps for renewing a wood fence.

Learn about roof pitch and how it can affect your choices for shingles, gutters, and other roofing systems. Bob Vila explains the most important things homeowners need to know.

Back in the 1960's, the whole state of Kansas was shaken and traumatized by the quadruple murder when four members of the Clutter family had been killed.

While children love big-eared Bugs Bunny chomping on a carrot, gardeners can identify closely with his cartoon nemesis, Elmer Fudd. That’s because rabbits wreak widespread havoc on landscapes, gardens, and yards foraging for food. Razor-sharp teeth allow these herbivorous mammals to cut through vegetation of nearly any kind, including leafy green plants, carrots, broccoli, strawberries,... Read more »

On the hunt for exterior house paint colors that go well together? These color schemes highlight your home's best features.

This subtle touch will pretty up the patio, walkway, driveway, and more in no time.