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Photoshop Redo: Dressing Up a Flat Facade
A proud new portico and ornamental trim give a plain two-story a gracious new look
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.
How To Fix a Flat Wheelbarrow Tire by Patching or Plugging
Don't let a flat wheelbarrow tire get in the way of your landscaping work. Learn how to patch or plug it up with This Old House's Roger Cook.
How To Repair a Split-Rail Fence
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates how to replace a split rail fence to extend its rustic charm.
How to Reseed a Lawn
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to breathe new life into an old, tired lawn
How to Lay Sod
Creating a lush, new lawn with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
In-Ground Flagpole Installation
Follow these instructions to let your patriotic spirit fly from your front lawn with this DIY flagpole installation project.
How To Repair a Flagstone Walkway
Do you have a loose or cracked flagstone in your walkway? You can fix it yourself with these step-by-step instructions.
How To Edge a Garden Bed
Watch this video to learn how to create a natural edge on your garden bed with This Old House landscape expert Roger Cook.
What You Need to Know to Choose and Use Lawn Sprinklers
Maximize your lawn’s health by selecting the best sprinkler type and learning how to water efficiently. Read our guide to learn more.
How to Use a Chainsaw Safely
Learn chainsaw basics with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
How To Patch a Lawn
Learn how to repair dead, damaged patches in your lawn from This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.