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Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: Fixer-Uppers

There are plenty of homes in these more than two dozen places where you can find a bargain if you're willing to put in a little elbow grease
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Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: Bargains

Even though there a lot of old-house bargains these days, here are 32 places where the Bungalows, Queen Annes, and Italianates have enticingly low price tags
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Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: the West and Northwest

Whether it's a Victorian-era nabe in downtown Los Angeles, or a historic railroad town in Idaho, here are ten great places in the West and Northwest to find an old house of your own
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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
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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
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Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: the South

Here are a dozen great spots to find beautiful old homes below the Mason-Dixon line
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Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010

As the housing market stabilizes, now's the time to find masterfully crafted homes in communities that truly appreciate them
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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.
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A Detail-Oriented Renovation and Addition

A passionate weekend woodworker expands and renews a historic 1830s house with miles of hand-applied moldings
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Attic Becomes A Suite Retreat Upstairs

Untapped space tucked under the roof becomes a light-filled bedroom, bath, and home office
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.