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How to Give Wood A Sun-Bleached Tone
Learn how to give wood a sun-bleached tone that mimics the look of well-weathered outdoor furniture with this DIY guide.
How to Give Metal the Look of Copper Patina
Learn how to artificially recreate the matte blue-green hues of copper left to the elements. It's easier than you think.
How to Antique a Brass Fixture: A Step-By-Step Guide
With our brass antiquing guide, you can give a shiny new fixture in your home a weathered finish for a vintage, antique look.
How To Age a Terra-Cotta Pot
Learn our step-by-step technique to age terra-cotta pots, giving them a rustic, weathered charm that'll elevate your garden.
How to Build a Perfect Outdoor Bench From Dining Chairs
In this guide, we walk you through how to transform a pair of vintage chairs into an outdoor bench that can be enjoyed for years to come.
31 of Your Toughest Roofing Questions Answered
The TOH pros offer up their best advice for shingling properly, sniffing out leaks, and knowing when it’s time to reroof an old roof.
How to Create a Low-Maintenance, All-Gravel Driveway
A chip seal paving technique can help homeowners achieve a classic driveway look that doesn't require much maintenance. Read more about how to install and maintain this driveway type in our guide.
All About Stone Veneer
Thanks to lightweight veneers, it gets easier by the day to dress up a room or the whole darn house
Entryway Benches
Whether you have a full-on mudroom or want to dedicate a section of wall to act as one, a seat with storage is a by-the-door essential
Save This Old House: A Georgia Greek Revival for Free!
An 1850s cottage that survived General Sherman's March to the Sea must be relocated—with a financial promise of help from local preservationists and the church selling it
Bath With a Current Look Has a Classic Feel
A master bedroom addition makes room for a graceful bath that fuses old and new
How to Upgrade to a Bigger Bath Fan
Switch out to a bigger fan to keep moisture off bathroom walls—without opening a window
How to Repair Dog Damage to Wood Flooring
Scratches and stains are the hallmarks of dog ownership. But you can fix the damage done — and minimize the chance of future mishaps.
S11 E26: Painting Cabinets, Smart Thermostat
Kevin helps a homeowner paint his kitchen cabinets. Roger Cook teaches how to estimate the amount of landscape material by the cubic yard. Richard installs a smart thermostat to reduce energy use.
S34 E26: A Home for Mom and Dad
Norm and Kevin visit an antiques shop. A Dutch door is fitted. Kevin sees new lighting and the living area. Richard shows the basement. Norm sees the caregiver suite. The homeowner’s parents arrive.
Pain-Free Positioning for Comfortable Gardening
Prevent painful injuries later by positioning yourself for optimal comfort and ergonomics while gardening.
Add Healthy Herbs to Your Garden
Give your greenery and healthy diet a boost by planting these healthy herbs in your garden
The Essex TV House: Elegant and Accessible
At the current This Old House TV project, a modest cottage is reimagined as an in-laws' quarters that will keep its occupants comfortable for years to come
S34 E25: Design for Everyone
Richard talks the geothermal system. The mudroom is tiled. Kevin tours a Seattle home. Tom installs countertops. A contractor fits the window trim pieces. Tom brings in an antique farm table.
S11 E25: Concrete Counters, Plumbing Connections
Kevin works with an expert to fabricate and install custom concrete countertops. Richard shows how to make watertight connections without soldering. Roger Cook demonstrates several new cordless landscape tools.
23 of Our Best Salvage-Style Projects
After hunting around salvage yards and flea markets, use those trashed materials to create unique furniture and accessories for your home
All About Groundcover
Whether you’re looking for the best low maintenance or fastest growing groundcover for your lawn, these plants offer solutions to barren spots and spaces.
Creating a Secret Garden
Colorful plantings, winding pathways, and plenty of green screens transform an urban lot that's exposed to passersby on three sides into a private oasis
How to Paint Brick, MDF, Metal, and Plastic
Learn the essentials for painting tricky household materials, from metal to MDF and even plastic. A little prep work and primer will help.
Your Toughest Paint Questions Answered
The TOH pros offer advice on your most difficult interior and exterior paint, painted flooring, and paint-removal questions