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Home Inspection Nightmares XXXI
Jerry-built electrical panels, jury-rigged beam supports, and other frightening discoveries made by the home inspectors in The ASHI Reporter
S13 E1: Pass Through, New Gate
Richard shows Kevin some solutions for dealing with rust stains. Tom installs a pass through in a load-bearing wall. Roger replaces a poorly built fence gate. The guys play "What Is It" with special guest NASA Astronaut Rick Mastracchio.
S36 E1: 35 Years of This Old House
The TOH crew takes on a new project: an 1850s-era Greek Revival brick rowhouse in Charlestown, MA.
Standout, Space-Saving Storage Ideas From Readers
TOH readers found creative ways to make the best of every corner
Save This Old House: Indiana Italianate Farmhouse
A native son's gold rush-fortune farmhouse for FREE!
TOH TV in Charlestown: TOH Came to My Rescue
A longtime fan gets her dream remodel, as the crew resuscitates her Greek Revival
Look What You Found During Your Renovations
From a homemade mousetrap to a fading Civil War tintype, the oddities readers have discovered in and around their homes surprised even us
This Old House Saved!
Three families moved heaven and earth for the chance to make the fantasy of saving a house from This Old House magazine's back-page column a reality
Color Charms a Georgia Cabin's Rustic Revival
Jeep red, cowboy-boot yellow, and a green borrowed from the surrounding pine forest are just a few of the hues this serial renovator used to put her personal, painterly stamp on a 1910 cabin
'Save This Old House' Update: 2013
See whether that Georgia Greek Revival featured on the back page of This Old House magazine escaped demolition, or if that showstopping California Queen Anne found a new owner
How To Build a Sliding Barn Door
Want a rustic look with a DIY barn door? Follow our step-by-step guide to build an indoor sliding barn door and boost your home's charm.
Photoshop Redo: Paint Adds Personality to a Folk Victorian
Sophisticated shades enhance the simple lines and pretty details of this Baltimore cottage with gingerbread trim.
Getting the Most Out of Flower Bulbs
Discover how to plant and care for flower bulbs to achieve a colorful and flourishing garden next spring. Read our guide to learn more.
Sneak Peek: The 35th Season of TOH, in Charlestown, Massachusetts
This Old House television starts its 35th anniversary season by renovating an 1850 Greek Revival rowhouse in a historic Boston neighborhood
Transform Furniture With a Painted Patina
Give even new furniture a weathered, aged appearance. Pro painters Marjee and Jill show us how to use paint to add patina to furniture.
How To Create a Chippy, Layered-Finish Patina on Furniture
Love the worn-wood look? Read our guide to learn how to create a chippy, layered-finish patina on your furniture.
How To Create a Boat-Wood Effect Patina on Furniture
Get step by step instructions for mastering the look of furniture made from retired Indonesian fishing boats.
Prefab House is TOH Home of the Year
This Old House and Real Simple teamed up to highlight Blu Homes's Breezehouse for its innovative and sustainable—yet traditional—design
How to Create a Perfect Color Wash Patina on Furniture
Creating a color wash patina allows natural wood to show through, creating a unique design. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to achieve it.
How to Create an Aged Milk Paint Patina on Furniture
Recreate the look of an antique that's been dinged and scraped over many years
How to Strip Paint From Wood
Our start to finish guide will help you decide how to remove paint from wood.
Colorful Subway Tile
Vibrant glazes offer a fun twist on the standard white ceramic rectangle
The Charlestown 2014 House
For the 35th anniversary season of This Old House TV, the show's crew, led by general contractor Tom Silva, will restore an 1850 Greek Revival row house in Boston's historic Charlestown
10 Fun Furniture Makeovers
All it takes is a little imagination and a few products and tools anyone can master to transform flea-market finds and unfinished wood pieces into personal treasures
How To Get Rid of Moths in Your Pantry or Closet
Read this guide to learn how to tackle moth infestations in your home and prevent them from happening in the first place.
