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The 5 Best Office Chairs (2024 Review)

If you’re shopping for a new chair for your desk, computer, or working space, we’re here to help. In this review, the This Old House Reviews team researched the five best office chairs on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various office supply stores and online retailers like Amazon.
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How To Choose Colorful Finishes for Your Home

Learn how to choose colors and subtly mix finishes for your home from design pro and Clare founder Nicole Gibbons.
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1720 Cape Ann Gambrel | Interior

Progress and expansion are underway at Season 44’s 1720 Cape Ann Gambrel in Ipswich, MA. See the work done 24/7/365 inside this historic home in real-time.
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1720 Cape Ann Gambrel | Exterior

Progress and expansion are underway at Season 44’s 1720 Cape Ann Gambrel in Ipswich, MA. See the work done on this historic home in real-time, including reusing the wood beams and floors from the 1800s ell for the home’s new addition.
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5 Best Random Orbital Sanders (2024 Guide)

Random orbital sanders help sand in the direction of the wood grain. Our team reviewed the best random orbital sanders for a variety of jobs.
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How To Build a Deck Gate

This sturdy but simple exterior gate is affordable and easy to build. Follow our guide to learn how to build a simple deck gate.
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The House That Norm Built Premiere Sweepstakes

Are you a Norm superfan? Enter for a chance to win the ultimate Norm fan bundle.
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The House That Norm Built Special 2022 Premiere Sweepstakes Rules

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Before & After: Giving a Classic Bathroom a Contemporary Turn

A bath renovation comfortably straddles the line between traditional and contemporary.
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The 5 Best Raised Garden Beds (2024 Review)

If you love gardening but hate spending time on your knees, a raised garden bed might be the solution. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best raised garden beds on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home.
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The 5 Best Oven Cleaners (2024 Review)

Oven cleaners are for the occasional deep clean of your oven. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best oven cleaners on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at local home centers and online retailers like Amazon.
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The 5 Best Grow Lights (2024 Review)

Grow lights are a useful option for gardeners who don’t have the space or climate to grow plants in natural sunlight. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best grow lights on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
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The 5 Best LED Lights (2024 Review)

LED lights can help you enhance your gaming or movie-watching setup, decorate your countertops, or just give any room in your home a new aesthetic. Here are our picks for the best LED lights on Amazon.
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See the Before Photos of TOH’s Atlanta Postmaster’s House

Check out these photos of This Old House Season 44 first project—a home in South Atlanta, GA, once owned by the area's first postmaster, Luther Price.
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Deck Maintenance Checklist: How To Keep Yours in Tip-Top Shape

Keeping your deck maintained will provide lasting beauty and functionality. However, improper care can lead to serious problems. Here are tips to keep your deck in tip-top shape.
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Insider Gets VIP Experience in Newburyport

We were all rooting for Insider Luke as he won the opportunity to meet the cast and crew and help film the last scene of the upcoming season.
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The 5 Best Glow-in-the-Dark Paints (2024 Review)

Glow-in-the-dark paint brings your art project to life when the lights are off. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best glow-in-the-dark paints on Amazon to help you find the one that’s right for you.
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Best LED Strip Lights (2024 Review)

The best LED strip lights in 2024 are the MINGER LED Lights, GOVEE LED Light Strips, HRDJ LED Lights, and the GOVEE RGBIC LED Outdoor lights.
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Best Above-Ground Pools

The best above-ground pools are sizable and long-lasting but more affordable and easier to install than in-ground pools. These are our top picks.
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Our 7 Best Garage Door Opener Picks (2024)

Read our review on the best garage door openers to learn about our top picks, as well as factors that will help you make an informed purchase.
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Insider-Exclusive Q&A with Painter Mauro Henrique (September 8 at 3:30 PM ET)

In order to view these Q&As, you must have access to YouTube or belong to our private Facebook group just for Insiders. You will need to provide your member ID or account email in order to be accepted into the Facebook group.
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Watch ‘The House That Norm Built’— A Tribute to Norm Abram Airing Tonight

Join fellow cast members, celebrities, colleagues, and friends as they celebrate Master Carpenter Norm Abram and his groundbreaking, 43-year career on This Old House. Watch The House That Norm Built on Monday, October 3 at 9 p.m. ET on PBS and streaming free on The Roku Channel.
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The 5 Best Dinnerware Sets (2024 Review)

Dinnerware sets come with matching plates, bowls, and cups. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best dinnerware sets on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
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Best Blinds (2024 Guide)

A good window cover will prevent your home from getting too bright and offer privacy. Here are our top picks for the best blinds.
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Best Outdoor Storage Benches

A storage bench doubles as a place to sit and a place to store belongings. In this review, I examine the best outdoor storage benches.