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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.
How To Paint Gingham Pattern Checks on a Wall
Learn how to beautify plain walls with three shades of blue on a field of white to create the fresh look of a gingham print.
How to Make an Ocean Epoxy Table
Want to bring the beach indoors? Here’s how to make an ocean table with concrete and epoxy resin step by step.
S15 E26: Hawaii Makes 50!
Tom learns how to create a unique keepsake box from island materials in Build It. Richard looks at a new way to store solar energy. Roger helps a family grow an organic garden.
S38 E26: Rebirth in Detroit
Kevin, Tommy and Richard tour the completed Russell Woods project, highlighting the major areas of improvement and preservation, and celebrate a job well done with the homeowners and contributors.
Build It | How to Build a Chicken Coop
A DIY chicken coop is a charming way to welcome feathered friends into your backyard - and provide a source of fresh eggs for you.
How To Plant a Tropical Raised Garden
Ask This Old House expert Roger Cook plants an organic tropical garden in raised beds—and fruit trees that will grow well in Hawaii.
Build It | Hawaiian Mango Keepsake Box
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva works with a local woodworker to build a keepsake box out of mango wood.
S38 E25: Going Old School for Tile and Molding
Frank and Tamiko bring in the family to start painting. Tommy repairs decorative molding with a putty knife. The fireplace gets a facelift with a new tile surround.
S15 E25: Rain Garden, Lighting
Jenn plants a rain garden to keep runoff and waste out of marshlands. Scott brightens up a bedroom with new overhead lighting. Tom gives tips on installing cabinets accurately and consistently.
How To Stop Garage Break-Ins by Securing Your Garage
Secure your garage from thieves with our expert tips. Learn about vulnerable areas, upgrade locks, and use smart sensors to protect your home.
Photoshop Redo: Reinventing a Split-Level
Front-facing gables, a mix of siding, and Craftsman-style details make an unremarkable home into a standout
10 Handy Air Conditioning Tips to Keep Your Home Cool
Beat the heat by having the cleanest, coolest, and most efficient air conditioner on the block with our top 10 tips.
What Is It? | Red Handle with Small Teeth
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows a tool with a red handle and small teeth, but What Is It?
How to Locate Cabinet Knobs and Pulls and Install Hardware
Keeping consistency among your kitchen's many cabinet pulls and knobs can be a challenge. Learn how to locate and install cabinet hardware with precision in our step-by-step guide.
How To Add Overhead Lighting to a Bedroom
Need to brighten up a dark bedroom? Our guide walks you through adding new overhead lighting to enhance your room's atmosphere.
How to be Prepared for Your First Day on the Job Site
This post originally appeared at Tradehounds.com
Green-Collar Job Opportunities for Blue-Collar Workers
This post originally appeared at Tradehounds.com Green is the new blue! While traditional blue-collar jobs have not all completely gone the way of the dinosaurs just yet, modernization and changes in the global marketplace have caused many trade jobs from the manufacturing-heavy industries of the 20th century to a focus on the environmental, "green" economy.