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Here's a look at what's new with the world's oldest tool—the claw hammer.

In this guide, we explain how to choose the best type of polyurethane and how to properly apply it to furniture or floors in your home.

More than just storage for pots and plates, cabinetry defines the look of your cook space. The experts at This Old House help you pick the right style for your budget and your needs

From the basic bubble model to high-tech laser gadgets, here's what you need to know to get your projects straight and plumb.

Wood floors face daily wear and tear and unexpected spills. This guide helps you protect your wood floors to keep them in good condition.

Tips from a pro on making compact rooms feel calming and comfortable

This Old House presents a complete guide to finding the best hardwood flooring for your home.

Here's how to make the most of what you have with creative wall and window treatments, salvage-yard finds, and uncommon storage.

Learn how to separate the root balls of vigorously growing perennial plants to get healthier flowers with more blooms.

See how fresh paint, new lighting, and smart use of colorful tiles and vintage accents can personalize your kitchen.

A bland 1980s bath gets transformed into an elegant retreat with large-scale fixtures that make the room feel more expansive

Brush on a chalk-and-eraser calendar, a tabletop canvas, canister labels, and more

Using no-fuss materials and water-thrifty plantings, this landscaping pro gave his small urban lot plenty of visual punch

TOH general contractor shows how to handle fragile clapboards to make a seamless exterior repair

Keep your home looking great by taking care of these 12 tasks this summer while the weather's warm. Check out summer our upkeep checklist.

Annexing square footage from two small rooms and incorporating salvaged and distressed wood create a high-functioning kitchen that suits its vintage surroundings

In this guide, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to tighten up and pare down a door swelled by summer humidity.

If you’re looking to redo your kitchen cabinets with a cost-friendly budget, here are 10 ideas for inspiration.

Looking for a way to easily refresh any room in your house? Check out these 13 ideas for replacing your home's flooring yourself.

Feeling underwhelmed by your bathroom? These 13 bathroom upgrades are great for DIYers who want to spruce up their home.

Our guide covers how to use rain barrels to collect water for non-potable and potable uses. Learn what you'll need and regulations to follow.

Learn how to perform simple repairs for two of the most annoying kitchen and bath plumbing problems with tools you probably already have.

Whether you’re hanging a heavy picture or mirror, you can attach anything to your wall if you use the right fastener.

Here are 19 tips and tricks to add character to plain rooms with crown molding, baseboards, wainscoting, and more.

Learn how to kill weeds in your lawn without killing your grass.