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How To Repair Stone Walkway Mortar
Fixing up the cracks between paving stones keeps a walkway beautiful and safe. Learn how to get the job done with expert tips.
S32 E22: Spanish Style: Stucco, Ornamental Iron, Hand Glazed Tile
Alfonso shows Kevin the last two steps of the stucco system. We see the house’s new period-appropriate ornamental ironwork. The reproduction tile for our project is hand glazed and goes up inside.
Surprise Spring Cleaners
Vinegar and baking soda aren't the only alternative household cleaners you can find in your pantry to fight against dirt
S9 E22: Antique Hardware, Geothermal HVAC
Tom demonstrates how to select and install antique and reproduction door hardware. The guys ask: "What is it?" and Richard shows a homeowner how a geothermal home heating and cooling system works.
Shrub Pruning Dos and Don'ts for Healthy Shrubs
Not sure how to shape up the shrubs in your yard? In our guide, we explain proper pruning fixes for several common problems.
A Step by Step Guide to Building a Garden Arbor Bench
A DIY garden arbor bench provides a cozy seating spot. Read this article for step-by-step instructions on how to build your own.
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2011: Rowhouses
From Canada's brightly colored Second Empires to the stately brick abodes of Kentucky, here are eight neighborhoods fit for rowhouse dwellers
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2011: Walkability
Like to get around the old-fashioned way? Here are over thirty charming neighborhoods where sidewalks and foot-friendly accessibility have never gone out of style
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2011: Easy Commute
Put grid-lock traffic in your rearview and snag an old house in one of these thirty-plus neighborhoods located just a short train, car, or bike ride away from the workplace
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2011: History Happened Here
With roots in historic events from the Civil War to the Gold Rush, here are twelve neighborhoods that are just as interesting for their past as they are for their present
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2011: Outdoor Activities
Calling all outdoorsmen and women: Here are twenty-six neighborhoods perfect for taking in the scenery whether you're skiing, hiking, boating, or even clamming
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2011: Gardening
There's no better place to exercise your green thumb than in front of your beautiful old house. Here, twenty-two neighborhoods perfect for growing your garden
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2011: Small Towns
Seventeen little hamlets where the homes are sweet and the neighbors even sweeter
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2011: Victorians
Three dozen towns known for their glorious painted ladies and quaint gingerbread trim
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2011: First-Time Buyers
If you're investing in your first home, these towns may hold some special charms for you
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2011: City Living
Here are twenty charming neighborhoods that offer historic houses along with a healthy dose of city life—proof you don't have to give up one to have the other
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2011: Singles
Here are twenty-one communities that are happy hosts to lively singletons
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2011: Cottages & Bungalows
Embrace your craving to build a cozy nest with twenty-four neighborhoods featuring homey Craftsman-style architecture
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2011: Family Friendly
Forty-one great places to raise the kids, from the cottages of Georgia to the grand homes of Mississippi
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2011: Retirees
From Oregon to North Carolina, 24 places set up nicely for living out your golden years
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2011: Waterfront
On the shores of oceans and rivers, these 31 locales combine the soothing rush of water with the charm of older streetscapes
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2011: College Towns
For activities, culture, intellectual stimulation and youthful spirit, nothing beats a town full of students and academics
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2011: Fixer-Uppers
These towns are on the rebound, with homes just right for buyers willing to put in a little elbow grease
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2011: Bargains
From the colorful rowhouses of Halifax to the cottages of South Carolina, 29 towns and cities where some prices are well within reach
S32 E21: It Never Rains In California?
Custom foam forms and the "cat face" plaster technique replicate existing detail in the house. Norm visits cabinetmaker Larry Bucklan. The existing roof on the main house will have to be replaced.