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How to Repair a Fence Gate
Fixing your sagging gate can take as little as one hour. Watch This Old House landscape contractor, Roger Cook, complete a simple gate repair.
The $645 Kitchen Remodel
Skillful surgery on the cabinets and some cosmetic changes renewed this 1920s bungalow kitchen for less than the cost of a refrigerator. Here's how the owners did it.
From Attic to Bedroom, with Help from the Web
By using online resources to purchase materials, score tools, and even draw up a floor plan, one couple turned a chopped-up attic into a sunny master suite
Know Your Front-Door Lockset
In this guide, we break down every part of your front door lockset and help you determine that each element is working properly.
Anatomy of a Modern Vintage Kitchen
Learn pros' tricks for creating an open-plan, multipurpose space with just the right dose of old-fashioned charm
How To Lift a Sinking Concrete Slab
Got sloping patios or uneven sidewalks? See how to lift a sinking concrete slab with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.
How To Build a DIY Dog Agility Course
Follow this easy-to-assemble guide to build a DIY dog agility course for your dog, and watch him become happier, healthier, and smarter.
How To Build a Diamond-Patterned Twig Trellis
Trellises made from twigs look at home in any backyard. Here's how to build a diamond-pattern twig trellis for peas, peonies, and more.
How to Make Your Home Pet Friendly
Make your home just as safe and comfortable for your animal companion as it is for the other members of your family with this complete guide.
"Sandwich" Bulbs for Six Weeks of Blooms
Maximize your garden’s bloom time with this guide to planting "sandwiched" bulbs for a colorful, six-week spring show.
Pet Safety and Home Renovation
Your pet's home is your home. As stressful as a renovation is for you, it's even moreso for your pet. Get advice from the pros on how to make home projects easier on Fido and Whiskers
5 Design Ideas for Sheared Shrubs for Your Yard
These living fences can solve a multitude of problems. Here are pro tips and design ideas for shearing success.
Shrub-Trimming Tools
5 pro gardeners' favorite power and manual cutters
Simple Kitchen Design, Timeless Style
A square layout, classic white cabinets, and neutral stone counters add up to a kitchen that will stand up to decades of use without looking dated
A Comprehensive Guide to Installing a New Garage Door
A guide to assembling and hanging a new garage door in a household with this old house general contractor and expert Tom Silva
How To Lay a Floating Floor and Add Finishing Touches
Laminate flooring is popular among homeowners because floorboards easily lock together. Read how to install your own flooring in our do-it-yourself guide.
Stylish Paver Styles for Driveways, Walkways, and Patios
Pavers can make for handsome and durable driveways, paths, patios, and more. Learn more about each type and how to take care of them.
Concrete Paver Materials
With varying colors, textures, and shapes, there's a paver for every landscape. Here are a few of our favorite looks
All About Concrete Pavers
When it's time for a new driveway or poolside patio, this easy-to-install option is tough, cost-effective, and surprisingly handsome. The TOH experts show you how to choose well for your next project
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.
Home Inspection Nightmares XVIII
Home inspections can turn up the most bizarre things. Courtesy of the ASHI Reporter, here are 15 new oddities
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.