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Want to spruce up your fireplace? Tiling over a brick fireplace can give your living area a stylish and modern appearance.

Every Thursday, we’ll award a $250 gift card to Home Depot to one lucky This Old House fan.

Even the best-treated wood can cup, buckle, and warp. If you’re in the market for porch products, here’s what you should know about an alternative to wood that’s guaranteed to stand the test of time, at a price that’s competitive with pine and fir.

From cost considerations to tools and materials, read our tips for choosing the right wood to build your own bookshelves.

Should you install a kitchen floor before the cabinets?

Running electricity to your island shouldn’t be too difficult, especially if you’re taking out the existing cabinets.

In these uncertain times, turn social distancing into an opportunity to check items off of your to-do list.

Looking for more ways to entertain outdoors? Read these ideas for creating a backyard tiki bar to enjoy during warmer months.

Looking to replace your ceramic tile flooring? Here’s how to remove old tiles and prepare your floor for new ones.

Bad taste or color in your well water? Learn about the different ways to remove rust and iron from your water supply.

We’ve made significant improvements to the online magazine reader. Read our entire 25 year archive of This Old House Magazine on any device.

Selling your home with a low appraisal can throw a wrench into your plans. Here are a few tricks you can use to offset the impact of a low home appraisal.

Here’s how to make a cat tower at home out of wood and PVC pipe to give your cat space to climb, play, and scratch.

Read This Guide to Understand the Difference Between Suspended and Surface-Mounted Drop Ceilings, How to Install Them, and More.

Need more storage? Here’s how to use the area under your deck to create additional storage space for all kinds of items.

Go beyond the weekly dust swipe-and-sweep and gear up for what pros call a "deep cleaning." Read our tips for deep cleaning your living room, bathroom, kitchen and laundry appliances.

Backsplashes are the decorative focal point of your kitchen. From ceramic tile to wood, here are the best backsplash materials to choose from.

Removing carpet from stairs can be done over the weekend, without hiring a pro. Here's the best method for carpet removal on your staircase.

Bathrooms are constantly exposed to water and humidity, so selecting a moisture-resistant paint is crucial.

Need to know what's the best type of flooring for your bathroom? Consider ceramic, vinyl, cork, and concrete, to name a few.

Instead of tossing your wood ash, read these tips for what to do with fireplace ashes in your home and garden.

This Old House master carpenter, Norm Abram, explains the benefits of fire-rated 5/8-inch drywall and if it's worth it for residential homes.

Does it make sense to insulate your basement ceiling? Our guide includes tips and instructions on how to insulate a basement ceiling.