Bob Vila

Bob Vila is a broad home improvement review publication focusing on home improvement and DIY. Founded in 1996, it operates under Recurrent ownership. With a trust rating of 40.68% across 3 of the 30 categories we investigated, Bob Vila ranks in the 67th percentile among broad publications. We found fake testing in the vacuum cleaner category. Based on its testing practices and overall trust rating, Bob Vila earned a “Fake Tester” classification. The publication generates revenue through clear affiliate disclosures and sponsored content while maintaining an ad-free environment.