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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
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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.
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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.
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Concrete Paver Materials

With varying colors, textures, and shapes, there's a paver for every landscape. Here are a few of our favorite looks
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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
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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.
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Best Curb Appeal Before and Afters 2009

You submitted thousands of remodels to us. Then you voted on your favorites. Here are some of your top picks and ours
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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.
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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.
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Home Inspection Nightmares XVIII

Home inspections can turn up the most bizarre things. Courtesy of the ASHI Reporter, here are 15 new oddities
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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.
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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.
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28 Ways to Customize Your Kitchen for Less

Check out these great kitchen remodel ideas if you're on a budget for perfect but not pricey islands, lighting, storage, and more
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5 Steps to Finishing an Attic

This Old House's Two-Minute Expert explains what goes into creating a bonus room under the rafters
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How to creatively Place Pots To Transform Your Garden

A landscape designer's top 7 tips for incorporating plant containers to creatively transform your garden's look and feel.
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How to Install an Automatic Sprinkler System

TOH landscape contractor shows you how to setup an in-ground sprinkler system to water your lawn automatically.
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10 Best Tools for Fall Cleanup (2023)

Are you battling leaves and debris outdoors? Discover the 10 best tools to make your yard beautiful this autumn in our guide to fall cleanup.
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The Anatomy of a Lawn Mower

It's easier to diagnose and fix problems with a walk-behind mower when you understand the components—this guide covers them all.
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A Step by Step Guide To Stop a Wood Door from Sticking

In this guide, we'll explore the causes of sticking wood doors and provide step-by-step solutions to help you better operate your doors.
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How To Build a Concrete Sitting Wall With Simple to Follow Steps

Learn how to make a concrete garden border that does double duty as extra backyard seating, with tips from This Old House's Mark Powers.
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How To Install a Pendant Light

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor discovers the proper way to install gorgeous ceiling-mounted light fixtures.
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19 Ways to Dress Up Your Bath on a Budget

TOH's editors bring you tips for picking out beautiful but affordable tile, vanities, tubs, and more
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Best Old House Neighborhoods 2009: Urban Suburbanites

Eight great spots like Richmond Hill, Queens, that are close to big cities, but offer larger houses and yards, and a more tranquil lifestyle, with all the amenities of the big city just minutes away
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Invite Toads for Natural Pest Control

Don't overlook toads as a pest control option—these beneficial creatures can enrich your garden's biodiversity while keeping pests away.
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How to Transplant a Small Tree

Need to do some landscaping? Learn how to move a small tree safely out of harm's way