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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.
Finding Buried Treasure at a Historic House
Remember when the TOH TV team headed north to renovate a pre-Revolutionary War home in Bedford, Massachusetts. See what valuable historical finds were unearthed from the nearly 300-year-old property
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.
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
The TOH TV crew dishes the dirt on the tools they use at every job site—so you'll know just what to look for at the hardware store
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.