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Read our guide on effective painting techniques, tools, and materials to enhance your home’s appearance with a flawless, long-lasting finish.

Stone, brick, mortar, and concrete are the materials of the mason’s trade. Stone can be laid as walkways and walls without using mortar. Here’s what you need to know about masonry projects.

There’s a lot more to know about lighting, particularly for an aging population whose eyes need brighter and better directed light as time passes. In fact, for a large project, hiring a lighting designer is a smart move. Read on for more tips on home lighting.

The living room is likely one of the first spaces guests see when they walk through your front door, so it should make a great impression. Are you considering minor updates (a mantel refresh, adding crown molding), or a bigger project, such as installing new floors, adding French doors, or removing a wall to create a more open floor plan? Read on to learn more about creating a living room that you enjoy.

From choosing the right lawn mower to ensuring the pH balance, read our these proven tips for maintaining a lush, healthy lawn.

The kitchen is often called the heart of the home, and for good reason. This high-traffic zone has evolved from a utilitarian workspace, once hidden away from the rest of the house, into a place to connect with family, share informal meals and even entertain guests. It’s also one of the most complex and costly rooms in the house to renovate. Here’s what you need to know about your kitchen.

Children’s interior spaces should reflect their need for comfort, fun, and organization. Read these tips to help plan your renovation.

Insulation in your home increases interior comfort, while decreasing heating and cooling costs.

Today, everyone could use a home office. Here's how to create a functional, productivity-enhancing office—or rework a space to double as one.

Knowing when to take out a loan for home improvements and knowing which financing options are best for different types of projects can help you make smart decisions when upgrading your home.

Not sure where to start with your garden? Here’s everything you need to know about creating and maintaining a garden.

Make the most of your garage's versatile space with the right upgrades, storage solutions, and essential systems.

It may look hard to frame a house, but it used to be a lot harder. Kevin O’Connor explores the incredible evolution of timber to stick framing.

We use it day in and day out in our homes, but how much do we really know about water?

Learn common house foundation types and how to choose the best for your property, along with troubleshooting for foundation issues.

Find the surface that suits your style, function, and budget

Explore our guide to popular fence types and materials to help you choose the perfect fence for your needs.

A general overview of how electrical systems in the home have dramatically changed and advanced over the years.

A good dining room can be a focal point of your house, used for gathering loved ones and making memories. Get the most out of yours. 

Read our guide to kitchen countertop options for a look at types, costs, pros and cons, considerations, and installation.

If your bedroom is in need of a makeover, consider a do-it-yourself refresh project. Our guide will help you transform your boring space into something beautiful.

This Old House takes a dated ranch to new heights, with an all-new second story and family-friendly, free-flowing living spaces downstairs.