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Everything You Should Do Before You Leave for Vacation
Learn how to protect your home from intruders, pests, and other pitfalls while you're away on vacation with our step-by-step guide.
Are You Ever Too Old to Get a Mortgage?
If you’re buying or refinancing, the answer may surprise you
What Is It? | Black Circle with Electrical Cord
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows a black circle with an electrical cord- but What Is It?
How To Replace a Lawn With Shade Perennials
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook offers alternatives to grass in a shady spot, including perennials, ferns, and more.
How To Hang a Heavy Mirror on Masonry
In this guide, Ask This Old House contractor Tom Silva explains how to hang a large mirror on a masonry surface like brick or stone.
How to Install a Natural Gas Grill
Ask This Old House heating and plumbing expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a natural gas line to fire up his backyard barbecue grill
Charleston-Elliotborough House | Reclaiming Her Past
This Old House teams up with a second Charleston homeowner to revive a dilapidated but memory-filled Victorian-era house where her grandparents once lived
Creating a Comfortable Home as You Age
This post originally appeared at mykukun.com
Adirondack Chair Shopping Guide
A few quick picks (all made of wood) if you're looking to add some outdoor seating this summer
Replacement Windows Done Right
Replacement windows are a great option for anyone who wants to upgrade their home to be more energy efficient at a lower cost.
Building a Deck? Read This!
Whether you're a skilled DIYer or plan to hire a pro, our expert tips will help you plan smart for a deck that fits your wallet, and your family's lifestyle
Redoing a Bedroom? Our Guide Covers Everything to Know
Planning a bedroom makeover? Our guide covers everything you need to know, from budgeting and design tips to DIY hacks and expert insights.
Insiders Visit the Ask This Old House Workshop
A group of lucky TOH Insiders got to check out the workshop, meet Tommy and Kevin, and much more!
Add a Drainage System Under Raised Decks
Learn how to keep the area under a raised deck dry for storage or added living space.
Top 3 Bathroom Design Ideas and Trends
A gut renovation is an ideal time to add a splurge-worthy feature to your bath. Here’s what you need to know if you want to add a freestanding tub, floating vanity, or curbless shower
Mid-century Mastery House Tour
A free-flowing 1959 house with a lofty interior rises to the next level in the hands of two detail-obsessed owners
Redoing Your Bathroom? Read This!
If you're looking to beautify your bath, check out our expert tips for all budget levels, from modest makeover to major remodel
See the Winners of the 2018 Tommy Awards
Competition was intense, but these TOH Insiders' projects were recognized as the best of the best
Spend Smart Strategies for a Perfect Kitchen Remodel
Before you embark on your remodel, check out our list of spend-smart strategies to get the kitchen you covet—within your budget.
How to Paint Geometric Patterns on Walls
Our experts teach you how to enhance your wall with just a roll of painter’s tape, a mind for shapes, and a few quarts of color.
S39 E26: Singular Single House
The iron gate is fitted at the Charleston Single House. Kevin, Tom, and Richard tour the renovations. Richard visits the Elliotborough project for updates. The completion of the project is celebrated.
S16 E26: Net Zero Community, Live Edge
Ross visits a community that plans to have all net zero energy housing; Richard demonstrates the uses of less common wrenches; Tom and Kevin build a console table using a maple slab with a live edge.
This Old House Heads to Washington D.C. to Talk to Legislators About the Skills Gap
This Old House joined a bipartisan panel to advance the dialogue around the existing skills gap in America. Here, they're speaking with Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), the Co-Chair of the Senate Competitiveness Caucus, about TOH's apprentice program Generation Next
