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How to Make and Use Compost Tea
Read our guide to learn how to make and use compost tea so that you can improve the look and health of your lawn.
28 Ways to Refresh Your Bath on a Budget
Reviving a tired bathroom needn't require a total overhaul. Learn how to add style and character at an affordable price.
19 Simple Ways To Save Money On Your Home’s Next Remodel
Remodeling costs can add up quick, but there are plenty of ways to save cash. Check out 19 ways you can save money on your home's next remodel, from attending auctions to donating materials.
Top 20 Essential Tools From the This Old House Pros
When tackling home improvement or repair projects, having the right tools can make all the difference.
Best of "10 Uses" for Common Household Products
Put extra materials—and even stuff destined for the trash heap—to work in your home with these ideas from TOH's 10 Uses column
Read This Before You Redo a Bath
Learn what to consider when remodeling your bathroom and how to plan for a successful, cost-effective renovation.
Everything You Need to Know to Build a Backyard Pond
Want an attractive pond in your backyard? Our guide explains what it takes to create a thriving aquatic centerpiece for your home.
How to Make Home Upgrades That Pay
How a couple of hands-on homeowners took a bungalow from dilapidated to delightful, using home-center finds
Top 10 Budget Kitchen and Bath Remodels
See how a few thrifty DIYers got the kitchens and bathrooms of their dreams without breaking the bank
How to Create a Modern Bath in a Vintage Style
If you want to add vintage charm to a new washroom or polish to a period one, look to Victorian, Craftsman, and Art Deco designs for inspiration.
How To Create a Herringbone Pattern Tabletop for Your Home
Learn how to transform an old, tired surface with glaze, tape, and a toothy tool to make an elegant herringbone pattern.
Top 10 Disasters That Can Hit Your House While You're on Vacation
An empty house is a vulnerable house. Learn how to keep your home safe and sound when you take off for your holiday.
Spare Bedroom Becomes Spacious Bath
Relocating the only bath allowed for a claw-foot tub and separate shower, plus a vintage cottage look that matches the house
How to Get Late-Summer Color in Your Garden
A strategic mix of annuals and perennials yields a brilliant garden when the heat is really on
Tool Test: Impact Drivers
TOH readers put six selectable-speed impact drivers and 11 single-speed ones to the test
Best Ponds from Readers' Yards
These tales of outdoor transformations may just inspire you to build a pond of your own
How To Install a DIY Stair Runner
Installing a stair runner can transform your staircase, adding style and safety to your home. Let's go through the steps.
Save This Old House: Goldsboro, North Carolina
Find out more about the historic 1901 Queen Anne house located on a spacious lot in North Carolina
10 Uses for Chopsticks
Even if you prefer a fork, these simple wood utensils are worth saving. Read about a few creative uses for chopsticks around your home.
From Trash to Furniture Treasures
TOH reader Cheryl Demartini shares how she turns salvaged doors, barn boards, and hardware into one-of-a-kind furnishings
How to Manage Heat Gain and Loss Year Round
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares tips for saving energy throughout the year.
How to Remove a Load-Bearing Wall
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to safely cut open up a wall.
13 DIY Backyard Games and Play Structures
Follow these simple steps to create backyard games and play structures and turn your home into the ultimate fun zone!
How to Choose and Use Safety Gear
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey discuss various types of DIY safety gear
A Step By Step Guide to Fixing Leaks in Air Ducts in Your Home
Leaky air ducts waste energy, costing you money. Learn how to identify and fix an air duct leak in our comprehensive guide.