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How To Hang a Flat-Screen TV
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.
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Wood-Tone Bathrooms
Wood-rich baths became popular long ago and prevail as a warm and classic option
Late-Summer Yard and Garden Upgrades
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.
All About Window Seats
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
How to Design a Cozy Cottage-Style Interior
This Old House's guide to the architectural elements and interior details that give any house, big or small, cottage character.
A Guest Bedroom Goes From Catchall to Orderly Retreat
A multitasking guest room gets a little help from space-maximizing built-ins
Easy Kitchen Cabinet Makeovers to Spruce Up Your Home
Stretch the life of kitchen cupboards by giving them a low-cost, cottage-inspired face-lift with paint, fabric, or hardware.
How To Faux-Age Painted Wood Furniture in Your Home
Learn how to create a beautiful, time-worn effect on any new or old wood piece by simply painting and sanding.
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Wood-Tone Kitchens
Get inspiration from these warm and woody kitchens for your own cookspace designs
TOH Tested: Pressure Washers
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.
8 Essential Elements for Planning a Cottage Garden
Now's the time to sketch out your plan for beautiful results in the spring. Here's how to get started
37 Ways to Add Extra Storage to Every Room
Want to know how to create more storage space in your home? Here are 37 clever ways to declutter rooms and stash your stuff.
How to Build a Functional and Beautiful Stone Wall
Building a stone wall is a highly rewarding task that you can perform to add beauty, functionality, and value to your property.
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Green Bathrooms
This calming hue will turn any old bath into a tranquil retreat
Save This Old House: Quaint Queen Anne on the Oregon Coast
This 1870s farmhouse in the fishing town of Tillamook has hand-carved millwork and was once a town showpiece
How to Build a Wall-Mounted Coatrack
No room for an entryway closet? No problem. Keep outerwear organized with this simple-to-build piece
Best Plants for a Cottage Garden
Carry your home's cottage style through the garden with these flower options
How To Build a Storage Ottoman: A Step-by-Step Guide
Ottomans combine utility with comfort. This article explains everything you need to know about building ottomans.
How to Install a Stair Runner
Use a stock runner (or two) to add a splash of color and cushiony comfort to bare wood stairs.
Home Inspection Nightmares XXVII
Shocking electrical work, dangerous decking, and more questionable building practices found by the home inspectors in The ASHI Reporter
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Neutral-Toned Kitchens
If an elegant, toned-down cookspace is what you crave, look no further for inspiration
Subway Tile Style: Find the Right One For You
Are subway tiles going out of style? The answer: No. Choose from a wide range of colors, patterns and accents to give your bathroom or kitchen a fresh makeover.
10 Creative and Functional Uses for Window Screens
Don't throw away those old window screens just yet. Here are 10 creative ways you can reuse them for your household projects.
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Colorful Bathrooms
Think outside the typical bathroom colors and opt for one of these bright stunners instead
How to Build a Spigot-Handle Garden Tool Rack
Organize your garden gear with this fun and functional tool rack made from old wood molding, flea-market spring clips, and brightly colored outdoor spigot handles