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Smartened-Up Home Office Redo
An energetic paint scheme and streamlined wire management make for a high-functioning home office
How to Apply a Peel and Stick Backsplash for the Kitchen
Use a peel-and-stick tile mat instead of messing with thinset and a trowel for a kitchen backsplash.
Creative Holiday Greenery Decorating Ideas
Evergreen isn't the only holiday greenery available. Explore other festive options with these creative holiday greenery decorating ideas.
5 Charming Holiday Decoration Building Projects
Easy DIY decorations for gracious seasonal displays
6 Fast Fixes for the Holiday Season
Easy ways to prep for the festive winter rush
S14 E7: Butterflies, Closet
Roger heads to Texas for a lesson on planting a butterfly garden. Tom maps out the best tools for woodworking beginners. And Scott helps a homeowner find illumination in her closet.
S37 E7: Victorian 2.0
Richard creates an HVAC plan. An excavation crew replaces a water line and brick is laid for the porch. Tommy protects the mudroom against moisture and critters, while the homeowners pick a bathroom.
9 Smart Mudroom Ideas
Simple mudroom designs for the whole family to store—and easily reach—outerwear essentials.
How to Add Automatic Lighting to a Closet
Lighting expert Scott Caron shows a homeowner how to brighten up a dark closet and never have to flip on a light switch
How to Choose Tools for First-Time Woodworkers
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva reviews the best tools to have for beginner or intermediate woodworking projects.
How To Plant a Pollinator Garden
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook heads to Texas to plant a garden that attracts butterflies and other pollinators.
Insulation Tips for Every Corner of Your Home
Keep your home cozy and save money with this round-up of our top insulation tips for your home.
16 DIY and Salvage Ornament Ideas
Discover 16 crafty ideas for accessorizing your Christmas tree with repurposed or salvaged materials, from hex nuts to Scrabble tiles.
What's Their Story? Iron Window Guards
Learn the history of the embellished security features
How To Install a Whole-House Water Softener
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey visits New Jersey to install a water softener.
How to Temporarily Transplant a Rose
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook relocates a mature rose bush to keep it safe while exterior construction work takes place
The Wreaths of Colonial Williamsburg
Forget about decking the halls. In historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, a talented team of designers dress the doors with one-of-a-kind holiday wreaths
7 Easy DIY Thanksgiving Table Settings
Add personal panache to your home decor for the holidays
S37 E6: Opening the Entry
The mudroom foundation is laid. Tommy builds a custom bay window. Norm watches window restoration. Tommy puts in another beam to open up the front entryway.
S14 E6: Safety Lighting, Sink
Richard helps a homeowner replace a vessel sink with a self-rimming one. Scott installs a motion-activated, security light fixture. And it’s plastic with a louver on the bottom and an opening at the top, but "What is it?"
How to Perfectly Restore Terrazzo Floors in Your Home
In this guide and video, we show you how to restore terrazzo floors in your home. In most cases, you'll hire a professional for the job.
How to Avoid Rookie Plumbing Mistakes
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates some common plumbing mistakes and how to avoid them
Everything You Need to Know to Repair a Cracked Floor Joist
Do you sagging floors have you worried about your home's structural stability? Believe it or not, you can fix a cracked floor joist yourself.
How to Install a Motion-Activated Security Light
Ask This Old House Master Electrician Scott Caron installs a light above a garage to illuminate a dark driveway
How To Replace a Vessel Sink with a Self-Rimming Sink
Learn how to switch out one type of sink to another with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.