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S30 E1: A Prefab Timberframe Project House Begins
For the new season, host Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram reveal that This Old House will be building a new, prefab, eco-friendly home that will feel like an old barn.
How Eight Homeowners Save Over $12,275 on Energy
How do they do it? By putting power-saving technologies to work inside their homes. You can do the same
How to Make New Cabinet Doors From Old Shutters
Use this guide to source vintage shutters and turn them into the budget-friendly, sustainable cabinets of your dreams.
A Step by Step Guide to Building a Bird Feeder for Your Yard
A DIY bird feeder is a project the whole family can help with. Learn how to make one out of materials you can find at a home center and grocery store.
Dremel Tools and Other Pumpkin-Carving Must Haves
Everything you need to build the ultimate pumpkin-carving tool set and Pumpkin Carving Contest
Everything You Need to Know to Repair Sash Windows
Get expert tips and step-by-step instructions for how to repair sash windows in your home. See how to fix common sash issues.
5 Steps to Pumpkin Carving Success
Pro tips for carving the best pumpkin on the block
A Kitchen With the Same Old Footprint, Bold New Design
A faded 1980s kitchen gets revved up with red cabinets, high-performance appliances, and floor-to-ceiling storage
Building a Prefab House
In its upcoming season, This Old House TV uses innovative modular building techniques to construct a new house with historic charm
Sneak Peek: The Weston House
For the fall 2008 season, This Old House will build a new prefab, eco-friendly home reminiscent of barns built centuries ago. And Ask This Old House experts are once again traveling the country to help homeowners tackle everyday home repairs and improvements.
How to Afford the Kitchen You Want
Mix high- and lower-ticket products and materials to get the look you want
How To Turn a Salvaged Sink Into an Outdoor Bar
They look great and work even better, but did you know a vintage kitchen sink can also improve your social life? Here’s how to turn an old sink into a unique and functioning outdoor bar.
How To Divide Daylilies
Discover the benefits of dividing daylilies and get detailed instructions on how to do it properly for vibrant, healthy plants.
Smart Upgrades for a Small Space
This Old House multimedia editor Alex Bandon redoes her garden apartment one affordable DIY project at a time. Learn how she did it.
A DIY Bungalow Renovation
How one family learned through trial and error—popping off baseboards while using floor jacks and sawing a hutch in half to get it in the front door—to turn a 1909 wreck into their dream home
Kitchen Design: How to Avoid a Dozen Pitfalls
Regrets? Anyone who's ever remodeled a kitchen—including This Old House staffers—can fess up to a few. Let our hard-earned hindsight help you steer clear of similar screwups
Stop Tool Rust in Its Tracks
Handy products that will help keep your tools corrosion-free
How to Deter Mice and Keep Them Away from Your Home
Mice may be small, but they can cause big problems for homeowners. Here are a few of our best tips and tricks for deterring mice.
Working with a Tree Removal Pro
Dead and diseased trees are not only a hazard that could crash through your roof—they also steal water and light from the rest of your yard
How To Get Stains Out Of A Carpet: Coffee, Dirt & More
Learn how to remove the most common types of carpet stains such as coffee stains with products you already have around your house.
Button Up Your House For Fall: Autumn Prep from Top to Bottom
Ready your home for fall with these tips on insulation, draft sealing, and gutter cleaning to create a warm, efficient, and protected space.
How to Sharpen Lawn Mower Blades
Sharpen your blades before you retire your mower this year, and save yourself some work come spring
How to Winterize a Lawn Mower
A little maintenance before winter goes a long way to keep your lawnmower ready for the spring. Learn how to get it done, step by step.
Step by Step Guide to Installing a Soap Dish in Your Bathroom
Put an end to soggy soap with proper soap dish placement. This easy DIY project can be completed with a few simple tools and materials.
"We Found Our Dream Kitchen on Craigslist"
TOH readers Jack and Andrea Campbell saved on their remodel by buying a complete floor model from a showroom