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How To Create Paint-Spattered Furniture for Your Home
Read our guide to learn how to use the fun art of paint-spattering to revive tired, old furniture and give it a fresh look.
Home Inspection Nightmares XXV
Icicles in the basement, bats in the drain, and vines up the chimney—more wacky discoveries made by house inspectors, courtesy of the ASHI Reporter
How to Use a Ladder Safely
The last thing you want to be thinking about when you're standing on a ladder is falling off it. Here, six ladder safety tips for staying steady
Making a Rundown House Liveable in Just 6 Months
The house had no heat or running water. But this turreted Queen Anne caught the eye of a young couple with a gutsy plan to revive it.
Creating a Kitchen for the Modern-Day Homesteader
Food storage and prep areas are paired with modern amenities in this renovation to create a space that streamlines cooking from scratch.
Sneak Peek: The Bedford House
The TOH crew takes on a 1720 Georgian home listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Leaf Blower Reviews and Ratings
Looking for the best leaf blower? Gas, electric, backpack, or cordless? The pros at TOH offer their top leaf blower reviews to help you decide which is the best for you.
All About Kitchen Faucets
For a quick and easy upgrade in a house's most popular room, nothing makes a bigger impact with less sweat and expense than replacing an outdated faucet
Create a Stylish Salvage Kitchen
Vintage treasures enjoy a second life in this charming eating and prep area. Here's how to approximate the look in your home
The Best Projects From This Old House TV
Get a sneak peek at the new book out from TOH host Kevin O'Connor, containing hundreds of never-before-seen photos of his favorite house projects
28 Thrifty and Creative Ways to Customize Your Kitchen
See how painted cabinets, stylish task lighting, vintage fixtures, and clever storage ideas can upgrade your kitchen for less.
Uncovering the True Age of a Historic House
It took the sharp eyes of Tom Silva—and a crack duo of architectural-history detectives—to uncover the clues that revealed the true heritage of the TOH TV Bedford project
How To Create a Pickled Finish on Wood
A rag and a bit of primer can give plain wood the whitewashed look of driftwood. Our guide breaks down the steps to achieve a pickled finish.
Photoshop Redo: Sprucing Up a Basic Split-Level
A bold new approach to the garage and a clever trim treatment boost character
Using Rain Gardens To Keep Waterways Pollution-Free
In our guide, we'll explain how you can create a rain garden to protect your waterways and the environment.
How to Outfit Your Home to Help Your Kids' Study Habits
Create homework areas for your kids that'll encourage focus and organization, while helping improve grades
27 Inspirational Homework Areas and Study Stations
Steal ideas from these amazing home office spaces and watch the good grades roll in this semester.
How to Build a Rain Garden to Filter Runoff
Read our step-by-step guide on how to build a rain garden, an eco-friendly way to handle stormwater runoff while beautifying your yard.
How to Make a Desk With Storage Cubbies for Your Home
Learn how to use stock materials and a cabinet to build a nifty desk with storage cubbies for your home office or den.
How To Gain More Closet Space Without Renovating
We consulted with closet-design pros from across the country to learn the secrets to creating the ultimate storage unit, no power tools required.
A Step by Step Guide to Having a Successful Yard Sale
If you're hosting a yard sale, plan ahead and prepare for a long day of sales. Here are some tips and tricks to keep in mind.
How to Create a Faux-Paneled Accent Wall
Learn how to install your own faux-paneled accent wall for a simple, affordable upgrade to any room in your house.
The Barrington Beach House
TOH TV heads to Rhode Island to restore a forlorn beach house with oceanfront views
TOH TV's Barrington Beach House: Before
TOH TV heads to Barrington, Rhode Island, to restore a forlorn house with oceanfront views
Low-Cost Home Improvements to Upgrade Your House
Need to spruce up your home, but on a budget? We've got a list of low-cost, DIY hacks to breathe new life into your spaces.