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How to Make Leaf-Shaped Pavers

Create a one-of-a-kind garden path by making sand molds with oversize leaves—like the rhubarb here—and casting the shapes in concrete
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Safer Ways to Strip Paint

Two nasty chemicals are gradually leaving store shelves. Here, a look at less hazardous ways to get rid of old paint
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All About Raised-Bed Gardens for Growing Vegetables

You can easily create an ideal habitat for growing vegetables in your yard with little more than a few boards, a shovel, and some soil.
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How Kitchen Renovations can Impact a Renovation Budget

Learn how kitchen upgrades—from utility modifications to appliance purchases—can impact a home renovation budget in this guide.
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How to Upgrade to a Smart Irrigation System

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Jenn Nawada shares DIY Smarts tips when she travels to Orlando to upgrade an irrigation system.
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Build It With Jimmy DiResta | Construct an Adirondack-Style Outdoor Chair

An Adirondack-style chair can add a touch of modernity to your backyard or front lawn. Learn how to build your own from expert Jimmy DiResta.
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Project Update | Brookline Mid-Century Modern House

This Old House’s 40th television season continues as the team tackles a boxy, shed-roofed mid-century modern house that presents plenty of challenges. Have a look at the jobsite
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S40 E17: Beam Me Up, Tommy

Like most Mid-Century Moderns, ours has deep soffits. Tom and Charlie fashion them out of PVC. Tom explains the need to compensate for expansion and contraction based on the weather.
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S17 E17: Prairie Grasses, Solar Flower

Jenn partners with an ecologist to learn about different types of prairie grasses; Kevin learns ways to make a home more resistant to wildfires.
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How to Choose a New Garage Door

A new garage door can dramatically improve your home's curb appeal. Check out these six style ideas, plus tips and tricks for choosing one.
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The Home Depot Foundation Commits $50M to Skilled Trades Training

Our Generation NEXT program highlights a Home Builders Institue (HBI) program that is turning troops into trade professionals, all with a little help from The Home Depot Foundation
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Future House | Robotic Flower Solar Panels

This groundbreaking solar panel system, designed to mimic a sunflower, adds a charming and intelligent aspect to your energy savings.
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How To Grow Grasses on the Prairie

Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada partners with a Wyoming ecologist to learn about different types of prairie grasses.
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How to Safeguard Your House from Wildfires

Learn how to make your home more resistant to wildfires with This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and fire expert Dan Gorham.
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1860 Italianate Remodel: House Proud

The home had seen better days—until a master carpenter lavished his skills on the place, turning it into a forever home for him and his wife
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Insiders Have a Busy Day at JLC LIVE in Providence

Pro advice, tool demos, and meeting TOH team members were all part of Insiders' plans at this major trade show
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Velux Sun Tunnel Skylights

Sun tunnels are a cost-effective, energy-efficient, and simple-to-install alternative to skylights. Learn whether they're the right fit to bring more natural light to your home. 
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How To Choose a Stunning Accent Wall for Your Home

Accent walls give your room visual interest and breathe new life into a space with a pop of color. Here's everything you need to know.
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Behind the Scenes: New Canaan Idea House

This old house will get an all-new interior in the Greek Revival style
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Insider Giveaway: Visit the New Yankee Workshop!

Fifteen lucky winners will tour the shop and have lunch with Norm and Russ
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Sneak Peek: Westerly Project Windows

To let the sun shine into this basement, the crew needed a really big saw
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Sneak Peek: Brookline Mid-century Modern Floor

Getting the look of concrete with giant-size porcelain tiles
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S17 E16: Paint Metal Railing, Wine Rack

Mauro paints a metal railing; Richard discusses clogged sinks; Tom builds a wine rack.
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S40 E16: Apprentices in Sill School

Outside, the foundation has been poured and framing has begun. Norm teaches Erick and Carly how to lay the sill.
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Top 20 Best New Home Products | Lawn and Garden

Whether you’ve got a tiny patch of green or all-out acreage, make the most of it with the next installment in our guide to the year’s best new products