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Photoshop Redo: Dressing Up a Cookie-Cutter Ranch
Facade improvements, including a new roof and porch, give a simple one-story house an elegant new look
A Planning Guide for the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen
Use our expert guide to create a first-rate outdoor kitchen—whether you're dreaming of a simple food-prep station or a built-in BBQ island.
32 More Scary Houses Turned into Spectacular Homes
TOH readers took on another batch of rundown abodes and remade them into cheery and beautiful houses
How to Size a Ceiling Fan: A Comprehensive Guide
A ceiling fan is a cost-effective way to cool off without cranking up the AC. Here's how to find and install the right size for your space.
32 Easy Kitchen Upgrades
This collection of step-by-step guides will help transform your kitchen into tip-top shape
18 Tips for Decorating Your Garden
In this article, we'll explore 18 easy and impactful ways to transform your garden into an eclectic, purposeful, one-of-a-kind space.
Editors' Picks: Our Favorite Colorful Houses
A fresh coat of paint can pep up any old abode's exterior. Not convinced? Read on for paint color inspiration that borrows from every curve of the rainbow
DIY Privacy Planter Box With Privacy Screen
Use cedar and stock lumber to build a tall privacy planter box to spruce up and screen your backyard.
How to Build a Murphy Bed for Your Dog
A mutt-sized Murphy bed hides your dog's crash pad inside a fetching built-in cabinet
How To Create a Faux Fabric Effect With Paint
With a little practice and a dry brush, you can use paint to create a faux fabric look on your walls resembling stylish wallpaper.
22 Ways to Turn Your Home Into a Staycation Resort
If you're stuck in town or just want to extend those vacation vibes, we've made a list of 22 ways to give your home a relaxing resort feel.
10 Uses for Vinyl Tiles, Including Birdhouse Roofs and Shims
Vinyl tiles aren't just for underfoot use. Check out 10 creative ways you can use vinyl tiles, including birdhouse roofs and shims.
Notes of Appreciation From Readers to Loved Ones
Three thoughtful readers give credit to those who helped them turn a house into a home
Create a Glam Hollywood Bath
These readers traded sweat equity for high-end fixtures and finishes that evoke the silvery glitz of 1930s Tinseltown. Here's your ticket to transforming your bath without the movie-star price tag
How to Build a Display Coffee Table from a Salvaged Cabinet Door
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.
Readers' Clever Upgrade Ideas That Wowed Us II
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
Backyard Renovation: From Dirt Patch to Perennial Paradise
Twelve years after taking on a barren backyard, this passionate gardener is still weaving it into a rich tapestry of color and texture.
How to Install a Half-Round Gutter
Copper half-round gutters won't rust, will last a lifetime, and look great on traditional homes.
10 Uses for Old Flatware
Old forks, knives and spoons can find new purpose in other household functions, like cleaning paintbrushes or helping spread caulk.
How to Build a Storage Bed
Watch this video and read our guide on how to build a storage bed that contains 23 cubic feet of storage and no room for dust bunnies.
Best Yard Before and Afters 2012
You showed us your lush and charming outdoor spaces. Now see which ones were finalists in our annual Reader Remodel Contest
11 Ways Your House is Making You Fat
How the layout, colors, design, and accessories in your home can be adding inches to your waistline
How to Prep Your Grill for Barbecue Season
Set your summer grilling season up for success with these helpful tools and tricks to clean, maintain, and cook with your grill.
13 Spring Fix-Ups That Save You Money
These spring projects help improve your home's curb appeal and energy efficiency without breaking the bank.
10 Creative Uses for Coins For Your Home Projects
Spare change has a lot more than monetary value. Check out these 10 savvy uses for coins to help your home improvement projects.