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This guide will walk you through the process of building and installing a DIY address plaque post for the outside of your house.

Add charm and architectural details to your home with these high-quality products made here in the USA

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

A clever porch design and period details impart a more nuanced, Craftsman look

Our readers showed dozens of their stately and inviting hearths and mantels. Check out these inspiring fireplace remodels.

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

Set out a daybed, weather-resistant cushions, or one of our other finds, and in a short time you'll have the ultimate staycation escape.

These lightweight variable-speed multitaskers reach into tight spaces to sand, saw, scrape, and grind

With a little knowledge and a little planning, you can create a well lit walkway with path lighting. This guide will show you how.

Six months after Superstorm Sandy, the TOH TV crew visits the New Jersey Shore for an eight-part special series. Episodes premiere October 3 on PBS

TOH general contractor Tom Silva shows how new designs and better flashing make for a watertight roof window

It took a pair of intrepid homeowners to see beyond the insults of the centuries and bring back the house's soul

A booming agricultural community kept this Queen Anne home big on details, now available for only a dollar

You showed us your comfortable and chic living rooms, dining room, attics and basements. Now see which ones were finalists in our annual Reader Remodel Contest

Packed with potential, these mini garden landscapes can benefit from a few design tricks of their own. Here are some window box ideas that’ll be sure to impress.

A fabric cover can give your box spring an upholstered look and protect it from wear and tear. Learn how to make one from our experts.

This Old House TV heads to the coast of New Jersey to follow the post-Superstorm Sandy rebuilding efforts in three communities

A resourceful couple with a "more is more" philosophy and a talent for thrift carves a hardscrabble lot into a series of exuberantly romantic gardens

PVC boards offer the look of painted wood plus protection from the elements. Learn to use these in this guide on building a PVC window box.

Give plain glass a mottled mercury finish

Get a well-used look with all the metal damage