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How to Update a Kitchen on a Budget

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey goes over low-budget kitchen upgrades in this edition of DIY Smarts.

How to Revitalize a Lawn

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares some DIY Smarts as he tends to a lawn that was seeded in the summer and is not doing well.

Newton GenNEXT | 360-degree Interactive Tour

See the Newton Project like you’ve never seen it before! Explore every room and learn about the materials, fixtures, and even paint colors

Before and After Kitchen Remodel: Going for Flow

Three cramped, poorly configured rooms become one seamless space for prepping and enjoying meals, as well as tackling the laundry

Scaling a ladder to dislodge clumps of dirty, decaying leaves isn’t anyone’s favorite chore. Cross this nasty task off your autumn to-do list for good with gutter guards that keep out leafy debris—while you stay safely on the ground

Casting Call: We're Looking for Apprentices!

Interested in working with the This Old House crew on our next project houses? We’d love to have you! You can submit your application here. Apply now! The deadline for our spring apprenticeship is February 23, 2018. To apprentice this summer, apply by May 4, 2018.

How to Build a New House With Old-House Charm

You don’t have to skip on the old-house charm if you are building a home today! Having the right house plan is key. We’ve partnered with The House Designers to bring you customizable, high-quality house plans that will help you build a character-filled new home. Welcome to your new house.

S39 E13: Graduation Day

Roger explains why preventative tree work is needed. Homeowner Liz gets a tiling lesson. The original newel post is discovered to be walnut. The apprentices graduate after ten weeks of hard work.

S16 E13: Rain Chain, Vanity Install

Roger installs a downspout alternative; Mauro explains the differences between various types of paintbrushes; Richard installs a vanity for homeowners; Tom shows closet storage options.

South Carolina Georgian with Acreage | Save This Old House

Built circa 1832, the Caleb Coker house would make a beautiful country escape

How to Install a Rain Chain

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook installs a decorative and functional alternative to a downspout.

Ideas for Low-Cost Closet Organization

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares some DIY, low-cost options to organize your closet space.

How To Choose the Best Paintbrush

Choosing a paintbrush for your DIY project can feel overwhelming. Here's everything you need to know to pick the right one.

How to Upgrade a Bathroom Vanity

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a vanity for homeowners who gave up on it seven years ago.

Towel Rings

Add an element of style to any bath with an accessory that takes up minimal space while allowing you to hang a hand towel right where you need it

S6 E5: Trundle Bed

A useful space-saving piece of furniture, Norm builds a trundle bed where the top bed is low enough for kids to climb onto easily, while the trundle rolls out smoothly on casters

Interior Wall Paneling: A Guide to Wood Clad Options

From shiplap to salvaged barn board wood, interior wall cladding is making a comeback in home decor. Here is a detailed list of design ideas.

S39 E12: Salvage Helps the Bottom Line

Norm fits an old door. Roger sees a premade stone wall installed in sections. Kevin visits a career day for the trades. Twin built-in beds are made in Rhode Island. Tommy reinstalls a corner cabinet.

S16 E12: Dutch Door, Landscape Checkers

Richard shows Kevin the proper way to ventilate a sink; Tom converts a regular door into a Dutch door; Jenn updates a landscape by moving around, dividing, and pruning the current plants in the yard.