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Picking the best of the best wasn't easy, but here are TOH's top dozen choices for where to buy an old house now

Discover eco-friendly ways to recycle old rechargeable batteries. Learn about recycling options and why proper disposal is necessary.

Here's how to repair cracks in your historic plaster walls and maintain a smooth surface that stands the test of time.

Learn from This Old House reader Rosi Zingales how to turn an ordinary table into a work of art with vintage tiles.

The people of Ripley, Ohio, figured out a way—and you can too

A follow-up on one of those bygone "Save This Old House" beauties we featured in TOH magazine

Explore different long-lasting shrub-type roses and learn about their popular characteristics in this guide.

Far from finicky, many shrub-type roses bloom all summer long with very little fuss. Here are some top choices for flower borders, hedges, and containers.

TOH readers Augie and Emmeline Harrigan created a luxe, low-cost kitchen built with quality secondhand stuff and sweat equity

For the folks at Thos. Moser, it starts with select cherry trees, old-fashioned craftsmanship, and a passionate respect for the wood.

Learn expert tips and step-by-step instructions for planning the perfect half bath. From design ideas to plumbing, we cover it all.

Know what to ask when disaster strikes

Read our step-by-step guide to learn how to lay a stone path, turning your muddy yard into a beautiful stone walkway.

Installing a patio or walkway? Save some money by hand-cutting brick yourself by following these simple steps.

When the basement floods, here's how to beat back the tide

The first day of filming for the New Orleans project produced a range of emotions

New synthetic materials and stylish design features make for a classy, durable deck. Learn more about how composite decking works.

How one TOH TV homeowner enlarged her cottage to accommodate life's changes without sacrificing its small-house charm

You wanted to know: What happened to those gorgeous, ravaged beauties we feature in the back of the magazine each issue? We tell you which have sold, been demolished, or are still available for your taking

Extend indoor comforts outside to increase your home's living and entertaining space. Here's how

Learn about universal design ideas that can make your home more accessible, from ergonomic hardware to slip-proof floor coatings.

You should inspect your deck annually to make sure it can stand up to your outdoor gatherings. Use our six-point inspection plan to help.

Want to create a lusher lawn? Read these tips from This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.

Learn more about starting or joining a volunteer program where you can put your home improvement skills to work