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How To Build a Classic Westport Chair
In this guide, we provide step-by-step instructions on how to create your very own Westport chair for a rustic, comfortable outdoor seat.
How To Build a Raised Herb Garden Planter
Four deck posts and a few boards are all you need to create this practical and compact raised herb garden planter.
TOH TV's Essex Project House: Before
A neglected 1930s cottage will be transformed into a charming in-law quarters comfortable for all generations
The Essex House
An unassuming cottage will get new life as a house that's designed for aging in place
The Cambridge 2012 House
This Old House TV heads to a historic New England neighborhood to give a bland Queen Anne some Scandinavian style
TOH TV's Cambridge Project House: Before
This fall on TOH TV: A poorly renovated 1887 Queen Anne in a historic district of Cambridge, Mass., will get a much-needed modern revamp. Plus: a second project in Essex, Mass., gets underway as well
Video Tour: The Barrington Beach House
Take a walk around This Old House TV's finished remodel in Barrington, Rhode Island
All About Exterior Paint
Expert advice on choosing the best formulations for your siding type, selecting the most eye-catching colors, and getting long-lasting results
Photoshop Redo: Punching Up a Proud Farmhouse
See how a bold paint makeover brings out the best in a home's architectural detail
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Green Kitchens
Find inspiration for your own colorful cookspace in these verdant spaces
After 23 Moves, a Couple Finds Their Forever Home
This couple took on a crumbling 1901 Dutch Colonial Revival, adding vintage-look details, energy-saving systems, and cozy new living spaces inside and out
Save This Old House: A Historic Georgia Farmhouse
This Dekalb County, Georgia, farmstead from the 1840s retains most of the original interior
How to Handle Household Products Safely
Learn the best way to reduce your use of certain household products, as well as the proper way to dispose of those you no longer need
S8 E26: Outdoor Faucet, Mower Blades, Closet Shelving
Richard replaces a leaky outdoor faucet. Roger shows Kevin how to sharpen a lawn mower blade properly. The guys ask: "What is it?" and Tom and Kevin build custom shelving for a walk-in closet.
Everything You Need To Know About Pruning and Dividing Plants
From daylilies to hydrangeas, here's our best pro advice to help you snip back and multiply your garden staples with confidence.
11 Ways Your Lawn Can Kill You
Warning: Your verdant paradise may be a death trap (or at least make you very sick). Before you spend the next sunny day lounging on the lawn, watch out for these dozen dangers to your health
S33 E26: Another Project Wraps
Norm and Kevin congratulate Andy on a job well done. Richard shares an advanced programmable thermostat. Solar shades are installed while the master closet now accommodates both his and hers space. Interior designer Lisa Newman Paratore shows off the final decor choices.
S10 E26: Spray Paint, Wood Floor
Roger and Kevin refinish several worn-out items using spray paint. Tom removes wall-to-wall carpet and installs a pre-finished wood floor. Richard shows Kevin some new household devices that can be operated "hands-free."
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Yellow Kitchens
Think of them as kitchens sunny side up: bright and colorful spaces where the family can gather and get a burst of sunshine all day long
Smart Ideas for Outdoor Kitchens and Dining
Our guide will inspire you to create a functional and stylish outdoor space for an unforgettable al fresco dining experience.
Your Toughest Lawn Questions Answered
The TOH pros tackle the obstacles standing between you and the lush lawn of your dreams
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Blue Bathrooms
We here at This Old House happen to love blue bathrooms—which is convenient because it's probably the most common bathroom color out there. Here are 16 of our favorites
S33 E25: The Finish Line
Light green grout is used with the glass tile backsplash. The garage gets an insulated steel door and storage system. A cable railing system is installed. A gas stove is installed in the living room. The new lighting design is shown.
S10 E25: Generator, Clogged Sewer
Kevin and Scott install a manual transfer switch for a portable generator. The guys ask "What Is It?" Richard fixes a sewer line that is clogged with tree roots.
Ways Your Bathroom Is Making You Sick
The bathroom is one of the worst places in your home for hiding nasty toxins. Learn how to prevent your bathroom from making you sick.