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Are you into upcycling and want to create a stylish centerpiece for your living room? Read on to learn how to turn a cabinet into a table.

No home improvement, whether a careful restoration, a clever problem-solver, or an elegant architectural detail, is too tough for a TOH reader to tackle

Twelve years after taking on a barren backyard, this passionate gardener is still weaving it into a rich tapestry of color and texture.

Copper half-round gutters won't rust, will last a lifetime, and look great on traditional homes.

Old forks, knives and spoons can find new purpose in other household functions, like cleaning paintbrushes or helping spread caulk.

You showed us your lush and charming outdoor spaces. Now see which ones were finalists in our annual Reader Remodel Contest

How the layout, colors, design, and accessories in your home can be adding inches to your waistline

Set your summer grilling season up for success with these helpful tools and tricks to clean, maintain, and cook with your grill.

These spring projects help improve your home's curb appeal and energy efficiency without breaking the bank.

Spare change has a lot more than monetary value. Check out these 10 savvy uses for coins to help your home improvement projects.

A popular TV expert offers gardening tips and tricks based on a lifetime of digging, planting, caring for, and feeding his own garden.

Transform an ordinary outdoor space into an open-air living room that adds value and comfort to your home year-round

Vintage-inspired lanterns keep flames from flickering in the wind, while casting soft—and safe—candlelight in both indoor and outdoor spaces

Reassess your homeowner's policy on an annual basis with these five steps

These common problem areas can cause costly household disasters. Here's how to properly address them.

The editors of TOH dig into the archives to share the most dramatic kitchen makeovers ever

Don't be shy about turning up the color volume in your home's common areas. Take inspiration from these well hued rooms

Here are 10 unexpected ways to use mayonnaise around the house outside of the kitchen, including as a cleaning agent or lubricant.

This guide explains how to grow an edible flower garden with colorful blooms that can also be used in the kitchen.

The cookspace is a great place to go crazy with color, adding life to the hub of the home. Here, our favorites from the pages of This Old House

Take a trip down memory lane (and get inspired for your own remodel) as we revisit a few TOH bathroom makeover all stars

A ruined basement upgrade is never a good surprise. Help prevent leaky mishaps with these 3 easy tips.

If you're not irrigating your lawn, flower beds, and container plants using the most targeted, time-efficient methods possible, you're wasting water—and money

A pathway made of stone pavers is a great way to save your lawn from being trampled and compacted by foot traffic.