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How to Paint Easy Faux Wood Grain

Acrylic glaze, latex paint, and simple tools let you put your own twist on a classic finish

S32 E14: Front Yard Transformation

A new custom pergola is installed. Tom modifies the staircase to match the house’s design. Roger preps garden beds for planting a tall birch and perennials. Tom installs a click-together floor.

A Bright Attic Suite for $2,620

A dingy, makeshift bedroom and bath becomes a cheery retreat with custom built-ins—for less than the cost of a new set of furniture

S9 E14: Bathroom Sink, Concrete Wall

Richard installs a second sink into an existing bathroom vanity. Roger shares a tip that makes yard clean-up easier. Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a large crack in his concrete block foundation.

Fixing an Unfit Garage

The TOH TV project house has a garage that stands out, but not in a good way. Learn how the project team is taming it—and see more overhaul strategies for your car's rest area

Architectural Mirrors

A handsome group of looking glasses inspired by classic house parts

27 Ideas for a Fully Loaded Laundry Room

Efficient wash-and-dry centers designate a place for each step of the laundry process, from sorting to folding

S32 E13: Absolute Curb Appeal

Roger installs a walkway with fieldstone. Tom shows Kevin how to recognize a quality cabinet and kitchen island. A bathroom gets new black and white tile. Norm boxes in the sunroom ceiling beams.

S9 E13: Chainsaws, Gutter Repair, Bathtub Install

Roger Cook demonstrates safe chainsaw use and a new way to sharpen chains. Tom fixes a leaky rain gutter. The guys ask: "What is it?" and Richard installs a new fiberglass bath and shower enclosure.

A 1930s Shared Bath Gets a Revamp

A few more square feet and a new alcove add charm and breathing room to this Deco-inspired space

S32 E12: Making the Most of Green Products

Tom puts down new-generation composite decking. New paint promises richer colors and low VOCs—Mauro shows Kevin how it performs. A few simple modifications to the fireplace mantel updates its style.

'Save This Old House' Update: 2010

A parsonage owned by once-famous artists, an eye-catching Craftsman, and a Texan Queen Anne. See how many of this year's beautiful wrecks survived the wrecking ball

9 Clean-Air Plants for Your Home

Learn about everyday houseplants that do double duty clearing out pollutants in your indoor air.

World's Wildest Holiday House Displays

This Old House has assembled 26 over-the-top abodes with holiday lights so bright, you could probably see them from outer space

S32 E11: Planning for the Pergola

Roger sets footings for the new pergola and selects a vine for the front yard. Norm and Tom trim the first-floor windows. Norm uses pitching sticks to create a mud job at the base of the new shower.

The Best Tools for Your Home Tool Kit (2023 Review)

A well-stocked home tool kit will help you handle everything from day-to-day fixes to major home improvement projects. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the best tools for your home tool kit on the web to help you find the products that are right for you.