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18 Treehouses That Are Nicer Than Your House
Living luxuriously among the leaves has never been so accessible
88 Quick and Easy Decorative Upgrades
Plan out projects for a whole year with our calendar of clever design ideas for every room in the house
Life After Sandy: Jackie Rebholz
Jackie Rebholz's family home floating in New Jersey's Barnegat Bay is one of Superstorm Sandy's most iconic images. See more post-Sandy stories as TOH TV premieres its Jersey Shore Rebuilds series on October 3 on PBS
Sneak Peek: Jersey Shore Rebuilds
In an eight-part series, This Old House will follow three houses on the New Jersey coastline that were badly damaged in Superstorm Sandy
How to Prep Your Lawn for Winter
The end of summer signals the best time to lay the groundwork for a lush field of grass come spring.
How To Fix Wood Scratches
Do you have wood furniture with a damaged finish? Our expert breaks down how to fix abrasions, scratches, and gouges on wood.
How To Build a Medicine Cabinet
A medicine cabinet can improve your bathroom's look and organization. Learn how to build and install one here.
How To Dress Up a Hollow-Core Door
Tired of your boring slab-style door? In our video and visual guide, we'll show you how to add panels to update your door decor.
How to Build a Giant Halloween Spider
Create a outsized arachnid to spook the neighborhood
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013: Waterfront
If a lakeside view is your idea of heaven on earth or you long to live near the ocean, you'll find the place of your dreams in these neighborhoods
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013: Walkability
Studies show that walkable neighborhoods have higher home values compared with surrounding areas—and these spots are no exception
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013: Victorians
These neighborhoods feature elegant, stately Queen Anne, Second Empire, Shingle-style, and other Victorian-era houses
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013: Small Towns
Do you enjoy living at a slower pace and being surrounded by familiar faces and sights? We've picked out places where you'll never feel lost in the crowd
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013: Retirees
These neighborhoods offer a variety of activities year-round and communities of golden-agers to enjoy them with
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013: Parks and Recreation
You'll find these neighborhoods near lakes, mountain ranges, parks, and other outdoor treasures that will suit your penchant for adventure
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013: Fixer-Uppers
You've dreamed of restoring an older house's original charm—and aren't afraid to put in the sweat equity to get the job done. These are the places for you
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013: Easy Commute
These neighborhoods, all within or close to major employment centers, make quick work of getting to work
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013: Cottages and Bungalows
If you prefer cozy nooks and crannies to grand living spaces, you'll be drawn to these areas, which boast inviting houses that are just the right size
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013: College Towns
Lectures, classes, concerts, sports teams—a campus brings a lot more to a place than just students and professors (or bagel shops and bars)
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2013: Bargains
Whether they need repairs or are simply a bit off the beaten path, the houses in these neighborhoods will have budget-minded buyers scrambling for their checkbooks.
Bath Chandelier Dos and Don'ts
Dress up your bath without creating a safety hazard
Decoding the New Low-VOC Paints
Use these tips on single-coat, no-odor, fast-drying paints to get the most out of every gallon
How to Make a Shutter-Door Ironing Cabinet
Use these louvered or paneled wood beauties to give your home's exterior classic character, or repurpose them as rustic indoor accents
Save Seeds for Repeat Success With Healthy Plants
Take the guesswork out of rekindling this season's stunning garden by hanging onto seeds now