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How To Build a Storage Cocktail Hutch With Simple to Follow Steps
From our new Hammer It Out series, this tall and slender cabinet provides a handy and attractive place to store barware and display spirits.
How to Build a Home Bar
From our Hammer It Out series: Create a stately and sophisticated gathering place for mixing and serving drinks
S9 E24: Storage Cabinet, Flood Protection
Tom and Kevin build a tool storage cabinet, perfect for any basement or garage. The guys ask "What is it?" Kevin and a damage prevention specialist protect a house from catastrophic floods.
How To Build a Storage Chest
Mark Powers and Douglas Adams show how to combine oak lumber with wood dowels to create a modern take on Shaker-style storage.
How to Install a Green Roof
Cut energy bills and reduce the strain on the environment with a roof covered in sedums
25 DIY Fundamentals
The experts at This Old House share their top tips and techniques for keeping up your home without having to call in the pros.
S32 E23: Kevin Goes Hollywood
The 1930s floors are matched with red oak and walnut. The new back terrace, with corbels and tile, is constructed. We see attractive low water plants. Kevin gets a close look at the Hollywood sign.
S9 E23: Splitting Logs, Paintbrushes, Basement Sink Pump
Roger shows methods and tools for splitting firewood. The guys ask: "What is it?" and Richard hooks a basement sink to a sewer drain with an electric pump. We choose, use, and care for paintbrushes.
How To Rag Roll Paint for an Old-World Look
Rag rolling paint can add texture, depth, and an old-world character to your walls. Learn all about rag-rolling techniques in this guide.
Remaking Vintage Details
By re-creating beloved touches in their Spanish Colonial Revival for a new addition, the owners of the Los Angeles TOH TV project are respecting the past while building a future
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