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Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: College Towns
These 12 towns are home to great academic institutions and the sporting events, arts, culture, and intellectual stimulation that come with them
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: the Midwest
From Michigan to Minnesota, here are our picks for the best spots for old house lovers in the middle of the country
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: the Northeast
From quaint New England villages to bustling urban enclaves, here area a dozen places where you can find a perfect old house of your own along the northern Atlantic coast
All You Need to Know to Make a Mantel from Molding Profiles
This mantel is made up of numerous molding profiles to create depth, shadow lines, and visual interest. Here's how the pieces come together.
A Detail-Oriented Renovation and Addition
A passionate weekend woodworker expands and renews a historic 1830s house with miles of hand-applied moldings
A Home With a Lot of Heart
A couple turns their new house and its renovation into a living symbol of their love for each other
S31 E18: Mounting Challenges
Norm Abram talks with general contractor David Lopes. Kevin O'Connor meets with a non-profit developer and our project house’s buyer. Norm examines the house’s structure. A crew raises the walls.
S8 E18: Foam Crown Molding, Fence Post
Tom installs crown molding in a bedroom using an innovative fastening system. The guys ask "What is it?" and Roger and Kevin head outside to replace a rotting cedar fence post.
The Best Fireplace Inserts of 2024
Adding a fireplace insert to a living room or other area of your home can help keep you warm, and cut down on expensive heating bills, without the hassle of maintaining a traditional wood fireplace. Here are out top fireplace insert recommendations.
Attic Becomes A Suite Retreat Upstairs
Untapped space tucked under the roof becomes a light-filled bedroom, bath, and home office
S31 E17: Project with Purpose Begins
For the season’s second project, the crew partners with the City of Boston and non-profit Nuestra Comunidad to take a foreclosed house and turn it into affordable housing in Roxbury, Massachusetts.
How to Prune a Tree
An arborist's rules on how to shape up a small ornamental tree to make it more attractive and healthy
S8 E17: Ductless Air Conditioner, Mystery Leak
Richard helps a homeowner cool off his garage workshop with a ductless air conditioning system. The guys ask "What is it?" and Tom eliminates a mysterious leak in a living room ceiling.
How To Replace a PVC Sink Trap
Learn how to replace a leaky PVC sink trap in this guide, with tips from This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.
Basement Bonus Rooms
In this article, we’ll guide you through inspiring basement transformations and provide practical tips for maximizing your underground space.
How To Install an Energy-Saving Programmable Thermostat
Save on your energy bill with a programmable thermostat. Learn how to install an energy-saving thermostat in our guide.
Stylish Kitchen Upgrades From DIY Kits
Bring more order and a custom look to your cook space with 6 easy projects that come in a box
S31 E16: The Finished Project
In the final show from Newton Centre, all hands are on deck. Lead by Tom Silva, the modest project (with a modest budget) tightened up the old house while adding on living space for the family.
How To Test for Radon and Get Rid of It
Concerned about high radon levels? Learn about different radon testing methods and mitigation options in our comprehensive guide.
Sneak Peek: The Roxbury House
The 2010 This Old House TV project follows a foreclosed Second Empire two-family being renovated by a non-profit housing group
S8 E16: Rainwater Collection, Load-Bearing Wall
Roger conserves water by installing an innovative rainwater collection system. The guys ask "What is it?" and Tom helps homeowners connect two rooms by removing an interior load-bearing wall.
S31 E15: Is the Island Too Big?
Kevin O'Connor inspects the kitchen. Roger Cook goes shopping. The countertop fabricator installs a butcher block. Norm Abram and Tom Silva work with oak. The tile contractor installs the backsplash.
S8 E15: Bathroom Vanity, Insulation
Richard updates a bathroom by installing a new cabinet, countertop, and sink. The guys ask: "What is it?" and Tom and Kevin discuss different types of wall insulation and how each is installed.
The $967 Kitchen Remodel
Warm brown paint, glass mosaic tile, and fresh fixtures update a drab old kitchen
10 Uses for Charcoal
Don't let that half-empty bag from last summer sit around. Charcoal—the natural lump variety made from hardwood—can do more than cook burgers.