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A relocated front door and a proper entry porch make this house more approachable

Not all secret potions are bad! The TOH editors swear by these not-so-toxic concoctions for cleaning and upgrading your house

Resourceful TOH readers show how they stretched their home-improvement dollars with sweat equity in these six standout projects

Steam cleaning can remove dirt and bacteria without the use of harsh chemicals. Learn the benefits of steam cleaning, how to properly use a cleaner, and which surfaces are best for use.

Just a few extra feet and some clever reworking give a once hemmed-in space needed elbow room and a clean new look

Looking for a creative Halloween decoration for your yard? This guide will show you how to create a spooky ghost fully out of chicken wire.

Read our step-by-step guide on creating a haunted mirror that adds a ghostly presence to your Halloween decor.

In this guide, we'll show you how you can use leftover food cans to create a glowing bit of Halloween decor.

Assemble a custom-made ladder bookshelf that's perfect for any reader. Modify the height and width to vary your shelf space.

Are your cabinet hinges buried under layers of paint? This five-step guide explains how to remove painted hinges from wood cabinets.

A little paint and some vintage-style details spruce up a dreary, cramped space

Tom Silva advises how to hang a flat-screen TV the right way to ensure safety and prevent wall damage. See the steps and get expert tips.

Wood-rich baths became popular long ago and prevail as a warm and classic option

Summer months may be coming to an end, but you can still have a nicely groomed yard and enjoy the outdoors well into fall. Keep reading to see a few yard and garden upgrades you can do today.

Turn unused space around the house into extra seating and storage with a minimum of carpentry—and get a snug, homey haven for daydreaming, reading, even napping

This Old House's guide to the architectural elements and interior details that give any house, big or small, cottage character.

A multitasking guest room gets a little help from space-maximizing built-ins

Stretch the life of kitchen cupboards by giving them a low-cost, cottage-inspired face-lift with paint, fabric, or hardware.

Learn how to create a beautiful, time-worn effect on any new or old wood piece by simply painting and sanding.

Get inspiration from these warm and woody kitchens for your own cookspace designs

For tough cleaning tasks, like removing stains from concrete, or monster ones, like washing an entire house, elbow grease goes only so far. This range of pressure washers gets the job done faster—and better—than you and your brush.

Want to know how to create more storage space in your home? Here are 37 clever ways to declutter rooms and stash your stuff.