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How To Create a Provence-Inspired Patio
South-of-France flair meets casual West Coast style in this open-air dining room that’s equal parts elegant and easygoing.
Create a Dog-Friendly Landscape Plan
Dogscaping 101. Here's everything you need to know before you get started planning your yard
Read This Before You Buy Ductless AC
These quick-to-retrofit ductless AC systems provide unrivaled operating efficiency and room-by-room zoning comfort.
Exterior French Doors: A Buyer’s Guide
Looking for the best patio doors? The window-door hybrid has never looked—or performed—better. Here’s how to find the right French doors for your house and budget.
A Steeply Sloped Yard Becomes a Hillside Oasis
Terraced areas and added plantings that go with the flow in a welcoming family retreat
A 1908 Bungalow Opens Up for More Family Space
A design-savvy bungalow owner finally gets her free-flowing family space-with a great room that's part great outdoors
The Best Things About Working In Construction
This post originally appeared at Tradehounds.com
What You Need to Know About a Career as an Electrician
Electricians work in an exciting industry with constant demand and stimulating challenges. Learn more about what it takes to become one.
42 Ideas for the Perfect Outdoor Space
It’s time to throw open your doors and enjoy life alfresco. Turn even the simplest patio, porch, or deck into an inviting open-air retreat
Save This Old House: North Carolina Log Cabin
Famed frontiersman Daniel Boone slept here!
Bonus Uses for Masonry Glue
Explore five uses of masonry glue beyond basic construction and learn about practical solutions for common household repairs and projects.
How to Use a Home Organization App
Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey and Centriq co-founder and co-CEO James Sheppard walk through the features of the Centriq app, which is designed to be a central hub for home organization, repair, and maintenance.
How To Install Undercabinet LED Lighting
Make your kitchen more functional and attractive with easy-to-install LED lights. This guide will walk you through the process step by step.
How To Repair a Window Muntin: A Step-by-Step Guide
Muntins are the plastic or wooden dividers between windowpanes. This step-by-step guide goes over how you can repair window muntins.
How To Paint Ombre Stair Risers
Painting ombre stair risers can add life and color into your stairwell. In this guide, we show you step-by-step instructions on how to do it.
The TOH Apprentices
Meet the talented young people working alongside our pros on the TOH TV project houses this season. New episodes start Oct 6th. Check local listings
Cottage Charmer
Set in a well-preserved 19th-century resort village, a once worn-out little house becomes a soulful second home
Practical Magic Garden Upgrade
A couple of plant pros coax a patch of bare soil into a series of gardens brimming with blooms—a few even fit for a pixie
Save This Old House: Historic Arkansas Bungalow
Save this oversize bungalow on the National Register!
7 Giant Yard Games You Can DIY
Get ready for a summer of big fun with these oversized DIY yard game projects that are sure to be a hit with your family.
How To Plant a Rain Garden
Learn the purpose behind a rain garden, its basic design, how to build one, and which plants to choose.
Prevent Driveway Puddles with Pervious Paving
Install a driveway that drains water away by using pavers above gravel layers
How to Create a Drainage Swale
The plant-populated channels can redirect storm water to specific locations
Installing Central Air Conditioning: A Comprehensive Guide
Tired of your window AC unit? From split units to zoned systems to ducts, here’s what you need to know about how central AC systems work.
The Ultimate Checklist for Hosting a Perfect Backyard Party
If you're planning an outdoor get-together, you have a lot of work ahead. Thankfully we can help you sort through your list. Read our step-by-step guide to learn the best ways to assemble guest lists, choose the right music, and more.