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Practical upgrades give a little stone house a brighter outlook

Swapping adjacent bath and laundry locations allows for a smarter layout and fresh finishes

Keep your front loader mold-free! High-efficiency front-loading washing machines use less water and energy, plus get clothes cleaner than their top-loading competition—but they’re also more prone to developing odors and mildew. Here, ways to turn a stinky washer into a clean machine

Renovating your bath? Take the stress out of a DIY tile job—and save some time and money—with these off-the-shelf helpers

Leaving town? Turn down the heat…but only a little

Even if you own a snow thrower, there are still times when manual means provide the best (and safest) way to clear the white stuff. Here, three of the latest products that make snow removal less of a chore

A 1940s ranch will be transformed into an updated Dutch Colonial revival

When it rains at our Mid-century Modern House, it pours

This little house will grow a whole story and assume a new style

A DIY family of longtime fans shares a special moment in Raleigh

This Old House launched its Generation NEXT initiative to shine a light on the urgent need for young people to enter the building trades. Here, we share high points of our work to date—and how we’re continuing the effort to close the skills gap

The Brookline Mid-Century Modern House is finally finished, and TOH Insiders were there to celebrate