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How to Install Pavers
This guide will teach you everything you need to know about installing pavers, whether you're building a driveway, a patio, or a garden path.
Get to Know Your Gas Grill: A Comprehensive Guide
Whether you're a seasoned grillmaster or not, understanding your gas grill will really up your grilling game. Here's what you need to know.
Which Grass Is Best for Your Area?
Our guide will help you choose the best grass type for your lawn based on your local climate and soil conditions.
Tips and Schedule for DIY Lawn Care: Mow, Water, and Fertalize
Read our do-it-yourself lawn care schedule to learn when to fertilize, water, and mow your lawn, depending on where you live.
The Ultimate Guide To Creating and Maintaining a Perfect Lawn
In this guide, we provide expert tips on the fundamentals of growing a lawn: how to plant grass, when to mow, how much to water it, and more.
28 Ways to Customize Your Kitchen for Less
Check out these great kitchen remodel ideas if you're on a budget for perfect but not pricey islands, lighting, storage, and more
5 Steps to Finishing an Attic
This Old House's Two-Minute Expert explains what goes into creating a bonus room under the rafters
How to creatively Place Pots To Transform Your Garden
A landscape designer's top 7 tips for incorporating plant containers to creatively transform your garden's look and feel.
How to Install an Automatic Sprinkler System
TOH landscape contractor shows you how to setup an in-ground sprinkler system to water your lawn automatically.
10 Best Tools for Fall Cleanup (2023)
Are you battling leaves and debris outdoors? Discover the 10 best tools to make your yard beautiful this autumn in our guide to fall cleanup.
The Anatomy of a Lawn Mower
It's easier to diagnose and fix problems with a walk-behind mower when you understand the components—this guide covers them all.
A Step by Step Guide To Stop a Wood Door from Sticking
In this guide, we'll explore the causes of sticking wood doors and provide step-by-step solutions to help you better operate your doors.
How To Build a Concrete Sitting Wall With Simple to Follow Steps
Learn how to make a concrete garden border that does double duty as extra backyard seating, with tips from This Old House's Mark Powers.
How To Install a Pendant Light
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor discovers the proper way to install gorgeous ceiling-mounted light fixtures.
19 Ways to Dress Up Your Bath on a Budget
TOH's editors bring you tips for picking out beautiful but affordable tile, vanities, tubs, and more
Invite Toads for Natural Pest Control
Don't overlook toads as a pest control option—these beneficial creatures can enrich your garden's biodiversity while keeping pests away.
How to Transplant a Small Tree
Need to do some landscaping? Learn how to move a small tree safely out of harm's way
How To Repair a Sagging Fence Gate in a Few Simple Steps
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner solve an all-too-common issue: a sagging fence gate.
How to Add Kitchen Cabinet Storage
Gaining valuable storage space with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2009: Bedroom Communities
11 places that offer small-town living within easy commuting distance of cities filled with jobs and amenities
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2009: Financial Help for Homeowners
These places offer tax breaks and other financial incentives to homeowners looking to buy and fix up old houses
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2009: Dog Lovers
For dog lovers, we looked for either off-leash dog parks, or regular parks, walkable streets, or lots of retail and services geared toward dogs. These eight places offer good living for you, as well as for Rover
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2009: Green Thumbs
These eight, green places boast large yards, community gardens, garden tours, or, as in the case of the Garden District in New Orleans, lots of front-yard gardens
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2009: Victorian-era Homes
These nine places boast plenty of fantastic Queen Annes, Italianates, and other Victorian-era homes ready to be snatched up at good prices
Fire Pit Safety
5 tips to keep your fire friendly