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Save This Old House: Indiana Mission Revival

A stately Midwestern home built in a form some 2,000 miles from the coast where the style was born
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Before and After: Creating A Private and Inviting Front Yard

A revamped facade and lush border plantings deliver street-side charm.
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How To Install a Linoleum Tile Floor

Design and lay your own patterned tile floor using linoleum tiles. Follow this video tutorial and step-by-step guide for an easy walkthrough.
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13 Imaginative Painted Stair Ideas

Add style, color, and impact to your staircase with these beautiful painted stair ideas.
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Step By Step Guide to Installing a Mini-Split AC Heat Pump

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains the process of installing a mini split heat pump in your home to save money and energy.
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Kitchen Solutions: Sinks & Faucets

Choosing the right fixtures for cleaning and prep, with advice from kitchen designer Kathy Marshall and TOH host Kevin O'Connor
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Kitchen Solutions: Considering Cabinets

Kitchen designer Kathy Marshall and TOH host Kevin O'Connor review the options for the dominant fixture in any cookspace
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16 Ways to Customize Your Deck

16 upgrades and add-ons to create a more attractive and usable backyard deck
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23 Savvy and Inspiring Small Bath Designs

From clever storage to optical illusions, our experts provide 23 small bath design ideas to maximize your room's visual and physical space.
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Exterior Wood Staining Made Simple

Learn how to stain exterior wood such as decks and fences the right way for a professional-looking, long-lasting result.
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How to Mud and Tape Drywall Corners

Learn how to create perfectly smooth drywall corners with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
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Save This Old House: Historic Kentucky Farmhouse

Start your own frontier adventure with this historic house in the Bluegrass State
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How to Install a Gas Fireplace Insert

Upgrade your old wood burning fireplace with a more convenient gas fireplace insert.
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How To Install a Front-Loading Washer and Dryer

Purchased a new front-loading washer and dryer? They're easy to install. Just follow the steps in this video and guide.
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How To Replace a Tile Backsplash

In this guide, This Old House tile contractor Joe Ferrante shows how to install a mosaic-tile backsplash in your home.
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How To Install a Front Entry Intercom

Learn how to upgrade to a convenient front door intercom with This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and electrician Scott Matthews.
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How To Replace a Pedestal Sink Pop-Up Assembly

Learn how to replace a pedestal sink pop-up assembly with our video and guide.
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How To Rejuvenate Your Lawn

Looking to revamp the look of your lawn? Here are some tips from This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.
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How to Grade Around a Foundation and Improve Drainage

Learn how to identify grading issues and methods for fixing grading around a foundation with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.
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How to Choose and Prep a Christmas Tree

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook gives tips for picking the perfect Christmas tree and prepping it for decorations
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A Seaside Cottage Looks Small, Lives Large

How to expand a small 1950s home on the water without sacrificing its charm? Raise the ceilings, add on in back, and create more rooms outdoors
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How To Repair a Gutter

In this guide and video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows us how to perform several common gutter and downspout repairs.
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How to Refinish a Claw-Foot Tub

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to save an old, but elegant, cast-iron bathtub.
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A Guide to Flooring Options and Which One is Right for You

There are a number of different flooring options these days, from traditional hardwood to durable linoleum. Which is the best choice for you?
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Vintage Cleaning Products

Some vintage cleaning products stood the test of time. In this article, we highlight six tried-and-true cleaning agents still around today.