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Create a Well-Traveled Home Office
What's a traveling soul to do between adventures? Deck out their home office in seafaring swag, of course. Shop here to get this vintage, nautical-inspired look now
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
Sliding Barn Doors: A Story Behind Every Door
Three readers take three different approaches to closing off a room while adding architectural charm
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
Best Bathroom Vanities 2014
You showed us your masterfully renovated bathrooms. Now see which of your homemade vanities took our breath away in our annual Search for America's Best Remodel Contest
Best Attic and Basement Before and Afters
You wowed us with ways to build out relaxing spaces above and below your typical living quarters
Best Curb Appeal Before and Afters 2014
As we gear up to announce the 2015 winner of the Search for America's Best Remodel, take a look back to last year's top home exteriors
Best Bath Before and Afters 2014
As we gear up to announce the 2015 winner of the Search for America's Best Remodel, take a look back to last year's top wash rooms
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 a 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
Suggest an item that has passed through many hands with this worn-wood look
How to Create a Boat-Wood Effect Patina on Furniture
Mimic 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.