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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.
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Important Update: New Yankee Workshop

Don’t forget to binge New Yankee Workshop this week, as New Yankee Workshop plans and episodes are only included in your membership until the license expires on September 5 at 11:59am.
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Build It | Walnut Serving Tray

Inspired by an antique milk crate, TOH general contractor Tom Silva and TOH host Kevin O’Connor use box joints to assemble this simple but smart-looking project.
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Safeguarding a Home’s Legacy in Atlanta

A young family rebuilds a derelict 1890s house as a warm, welcoming home of their own, while paying equal attention to preserving an important piece of South Atlanta’s past.
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5 Savvy Uses for Smart Lighting

Sure, you’ll never have to come home to a dark house again, but smart lighting is great for home security, monitoring energy usage, and more.
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Before & After: Keeping a Period-Style Kitchen

Annexing a pantry gives a cook space needed breathing room, while an original hutch inspires a vintage-look makeover that improves function and flow.
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Altering a Cramped Floor Plan into a Functional Space

A 1938 house’s deft redo turns the layout upside down. Now lower-level cooking and dining spots open onto outdoor spaces that are magnets for family and friends.
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Labor Day Mattress Sales of 2023

If you are looking for a good deal for a mattress, our experts reviewed the best Labor Day Mattress Sales of 2023 in this guide. Save big on brands like Saatva and Dreamcloud.
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How Much Does Mulch Cost?

Are you planning on refreshing your flowerbeds with a new layer of mulch? Or have you added a new raised bed full of veggies that need some moisture retention? Read on to discover everything from figuring out the volume and how much you can expect to pay to calculating how much mulch you’ll need.
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How To Plan and Plant a Fall Garden

Keep your garden growing all year with these practical, easy-to-follow tips for a successful fall harvest.
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Insider-Exclusive Q&A with Landscape Contractor Jenn Nawada (August 24, 2022)

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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Tuft & Needle Mattress Review: Amazing Mattresses, Incredible Price

Choosing a budget-friendly mattress doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice comfort or quality. Check out this Tuft & Needle Mattress Review to learn about the super comfortable and inexpensive mattresses this company offers, your body (and your wallet) will thank you.
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How to Build a DIY Nightstand

This Old House DIY expert and House One editor Jenn Largesse shares how to put together a sturdy bedside table using a simplified joinery technique.
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Off to College Guide (2024)

Whether you’re getting to and from class, studying at the library, or relaxing in your dorm, having the best gear makes going to college more enjoyable. In this review, our team researched the best off-to-college supplies to help you feel prepared for the upcoming semester.
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Back To School Guide (2024)

From notebooks to pencils to backpacks, we tracked down the best back-to-school products to help kick-start your child's school year. 
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How To Build a Self-Watering Planter in 10 Simple Steps

Read our guide to learn how to build a self-watering planter that keeps your plants hydrated and healthy with minimal effort.
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How to Select and Use a Track Saw Safely and Effectively

Track saws combine the precision of a table saw with the portability of a circular saw. Learn how to correctly use one in our step-by-step guide.
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How to Repair an Outdoor Pizza Oven in Simple to Follow Steps

An outdoor pizza oven is fun for the whole family — until it's damaged. Here's how to repair a brick-and-stone pizza oven.
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Celebrating 20 Years of What Is It?

This Old House landscape contractor Jenn Nawada stumps the guys with a contraption they’ve never seen before—even after celebrating 20 years of "What Is It?"
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Lumber Prices Are Falling: What This Means for You

The price of lumber is declining from historic highs of the pandemic. But how will lower lumber prices affect the home improvement industry? 
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How to Cool a Garage

While avoiding the garage during the heat of the day is obviously an option, some folks find their happiness or make their money in their garages or workshops. But is suffering through oppressive heat the only way to stay productive all summer? Is there no hope for summertime garage projects? These smart, practical, and effective tips for how to cool a garage will help.
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S43 E39: A Legacy Restored

After 13 long months, the restoration is finally complete on the 158-year-old Dutch Colonial that has been in the same family for seven generations! Watch as the homeowners give the crew a tour of the new spaces. Then, Tom Silva presents a gift to the family to pass on to the future owners.
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S20 E39: Pizza Oven Repair, What Is It?

Nathan explains the anatomy of track saws; Mark repoints an outdoor pizza oven; The Ask This Old House team comes together for a 20th Anniversary "What Is It?"