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Best Old House Neighborhoods 2009: Editors' Picks
These eight communities are the ones we consider the cream of the crop, the best of the best places to buy an old house
How to Remove a Boulder
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares his secrets for busting up big boulders
How To Install a Dual-Flush Toilet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install a new dual-flush, water-saving toilet.
How to Clean and Restain a Deck
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva breathes new life into a weather-beaten wood deck
Roxbury House Project: Before
This Old House teams up with a non-profite to renovate a foreclosed 1870s Second Empire for two deserving families. Here's a look at the house before its remodel
How To Do Your Own Home Inspection
Before you call in the engineer, you can give the house you want to buy the once-over with this advice from TOH's Two-Minute Expert.
How To Build a Tub-Foot Umbrella Stand
In this guide, we'll show you how to repurpose vintage claw-foot tub feet to create a unique umbrella stand for your entryway.
Backyard Transformation: From Floodplain to Oasis
She loved her wooded yard—until it filled up like a lake with every downpour. Here's how one homeowner carved out a flowering paradise (and a swimming pool!) from the muck.
Create a Classic Farmhouse Porch With Vintage Furnishings
Classic architectural details and vintage furnishings give this outdoor living room timeless style—here's how to make the look yours.
How To Paint a Checkerboard Pattern on Your Wood Floor
Are you interested in changing the look of your wood floors? Learn how to paint and maintain them in this guide.
How To Build a Perfect Grilling Station in 9 Simple Steps
Learn how to repurpose planters by building a grill station to help organize your outdoor cooking accessories on your back patio or deck.
Lose a Wall, Gain a Workable Space
A dismal, outdated room comes back to life with a light-filled open plan
Old Houses for Sale and Can Be Moved
In the market for a historic home? If you’d like to buy an older home, here are 14 options for you.
Dollar-Smart Plan for an Outdoor Kitchen
TOH explains which essentials are worth the money and which extras are not
The Roxbury House
For its 30th anniversary, TOH works with a nonprofit to renovate a foreclosed Second Empire for two deserving families
Cordless String Trimmers
The latest cordless trimmers give you the freedom of an engine-powered model and the low-maintenance, no-fume quiet of a lightweight corded version
From Garage To Comfy Rec Room
Transform an underused garage into the ultimate family getaway with quick upgrades like multiple TVs, an under-counter fridge, and more.
How to Replace Polybutylene Pipes
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates how to replace polybutylene pipes
15 Fast-Growing Flowers for a Cutting Garden
Adorn your table with floral arrangements made from one of these 15 fast-growing, yard-transforming bloom varieties.
Fixes for Rain-barrel Snafus
Though they're easy to use, it's just as easy to overlook simple tasks that keep rainwater barrels shipshape
5-Inch Orbital Sanders
When wood needs sanding, random-orbit sanders finish the job—smoothly and without swirl marks, if used properly—in a fraction of the time it takes to sand by hand.
Fire Pit Safety: Essential Rules for Backyard Enjoyment
From fire pit clearance to snuffing out unruly flames, here are some important tips and essential rules for fire pit safety.
How to Make a Hypertufa Garden Trough
Make a garden trough with all the character (but none of the hassle) of carved stone
Best Plants for Colorful Foliage
Looking to add more color to your garden? Our guide details the best plants with colorful foliage to help brighten up your outdoor space.
How to Enhance the Curb Appeal of Your House
6 exterior makeovers with loads of inspiring (& money-saving!) ideas