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Cat Shelf and Activity Center Shopping Guide

Our most popular Facebook post of the summer was our How to Build a Catio tutorial. Turns out homeowners are all too willing to make home upgrades for their pets. Now you can consider installing a single wall-mounted shelf or full activity center for your feline
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An Organized Mudroom: The Ultimate Home Upgrade for Back-to-School Season

Create a well-planned drop spot to reduce clutter in living spaces with this guide on organizing mudrooms.
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Charleston-Elliotborough House Exterior Paint Colors

We remodeled two houses during our Charleston 2018 TV season. Many fans asked for the exact colors of the Elliotborough exterior, and here they are
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Get Ready for the New Season: We’re 40!

Now completing its fourth decade, TOH TV breaks new ground and checks in on some old favorites
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Behind the Scenes: Jamestown

At the TOH TV project house, communication takes a highly personal form
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New Yankee Workshop: The Clancy Boat

Norm Abram builds himself a small but seaworthy boat
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Behind the Scenes: Narragansett Idea House

A novel driveway design will enhance storm water drainage
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Sneak Peek: Brookline Kitchen Beams

Opening up the cook space means adding more support
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Build a New Home with a Mid-century Modern Vibe

Clean, geometric lines, walls of glass that bring the outdoors in, and open floor plans that emphasize function over fuss are the hallmarks that make this postwar style truly timeless. These same elements make mid-century modern homes more affordable to build than many other styles. If you are building new, but covet life in a contemporary classic, check out these house plans from The House Designers.
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Watch the Live Reveal of the Charleston-Elliotborough House

We worked on two houses in Charleston, S.C., last season. But one of the houses was in such rough shape that we couldn't finish it before the TOH finale. Here (finally!) is the big reveal of the finished Elliotborough house
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How To Identify and Repair Damaged Window Sash Cords

A damaged window sash cord can make opening and closing windows a pain. Read our guide to learn how to repair these features and restore smooth operation.
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Kitchen Before and After: Keeping the Charm

Original details inspire a kitchen remodel with improved function, flow, and finishes that blend seamlessly with the 1920s woodwork
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Easy Ways To Extract a Stripped Screw

Learn easy ways to extract a stripped screw with various tools and techniques with our step-by-step guide.
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How To Keep Your Basement Mold-Free

Learn top methods to prevent and eliminate mold in your basement. Get tips on moisture control, ventilation, and more from our experts.
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How To Clean Ceiling Fans

Regular dusting and occasional deep cleaning can address built-up grime and ensure your ceiling fans are operating at peak efficiency.
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What Is It? | White Styrofoam Dome

Ask This Old House landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows a white Styrofoam dome -- but what is it?
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How to Select and Use Hearing Protection

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor discusses the importance of hearing protection when working around power tools
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How to Patch a Plaster and Lathe Ceiling

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a cracked plaster ceiling in an older home.
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How To Install a Whole-House Ductless System for Your Home

Looking for a more energy-efficient way to heat and cool your home? Learn all about whole-house ductless systems in our comprehensive guide.
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Pro Checklist for Cabinet Enameling

Pro painter Nick Slavik takes you out into the field to give you a Master Class on kitchen cabinet refinishing

Best of TOH Before and Afters

Here's our latest round up of the most popular old-house transformations at ThisOldHouse.com
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An Eclectic 1930s House in L.A.

This house wasn’t what the homeowners were looking for—but it ended up being just what they wanted
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How To Fit Wood to Irregular Contours

Amateur and professional carpenters alike need to know how to properly fit wood to irregular contours to help create items like bookshelves, furniture, or stone veneer walls. This step-by-step guide shows you how to achieve a perfect fit.
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What Is It? | Rubber Cups

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey presents two rubber cups—but what is it?
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A Step by Step Guide to Snaking Any Clogged Drain

In our guide, This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates how to clear a stopped bathtub or shower drain.