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Turn unused spaces into valuable rooms with 18 creative solutions for enhancing your home's functionality and style.

Sawdust left over from woodworking projects? Repurpose it with these ideas for alternative uses for sawdust.

Learn 10 creative uses for magnets in everyday tasks and throughout your home, from the kitchen to the yard.

Want to give your closet a refresh? Here's what you need to consider, including clever storage, DIY shelves, and the best accessories.

Awnings reduce sunlight, protect patio furniture, and make outdoor living more enjoyable. Let’s take a look at the different styles and costs of awnings.

Explore every inch of our 2019 Idea House in New Canaan, CT! Pan around the 360-degree virtual experience—walk around and tap your screen or click your mouse on the hot spots to learn more about the products and materials we used to bring this historic beauty back to life. 3D Tour: Pat Durkin/Rhode Island 3D Virtual Tours

Our 2019 Idea House features five bedrooms with en suite bathrooms—and plenty of design inspiration and ideas.

Read our tips on garden design, hardscaping, lighting, and more to jumpstart your landscaping project and elevate your outdoor space.

By ditching grass in favor of these five options, homeowners can create more environmentally friendly landscapes that require less yardwork.

As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads in the United States, there are several ways to prepare your home during the outbreak.

Identify, treat, and prevent basement mold with expert advice from This Old House.

Learn how and when to clean your chimney properly to prevent dangerous creosote buildup and reduce the risk of chimney fires.

Follow this step-by-step guide to get all of your tools from wrenches to power saws rust-free and keep them that way for years to come.

If the cost of replacing your leather furniture is more than you can bear, these steps will show you how to make the repairs yourself.

Do you want to start flipping houses for a profit? Consider these important tips before making a big investment.

If you love wine, a wine cellar is a great asset for your collection and your home. Here's how to build a wine cellar in your basement.

Wondering if you can create a marble effect on your laminate surface? Read these steps to discover what you need to make marble countertop paint for much less.

Whether you want to build a hidden litter box or repurpose furniture to house it, we have a variety of ideas to give your cat privacy.

Explore the inside of season 41’s 1940s ranch-turned-Dutch colonial in Westerly, Rhode Island. Pan around the interactive virtual experience and click hot spots to learn more about the products and materials used to complete this remodel.

Learn how to remove mold from your bathroom and prevent it from growing in the future by following our step by step guide.

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This Old House Magazine has step-by-step instructions to make each and every project a success, stunning before and after photos of home improvement makeovers, great solutions for every style and budget, and the newest tools and products to make projects even easier—and faster!