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The probability of a home surviving a wildfire greatly increases with two fire-wise home improvements: fire-retardant building materials and, in the yard, the creation of defensible space. Learn how to design an effective and beautiful fire-safe landscape that could save your home

Strie mimics centuries-old painted woodwork

Two-tone patina gives a smooth wall the appearance of textured plaster

Explore fire-resistant roofing and siding materials that boost safety and curb appeal, including both man-made and natural options.

Keep fire from gaining a foothold on your deck or inside your home's walls with flame-resistant decking and framing materials.

Learn how heat-reflecting glass for windows and sturdy steel for doors can up your home's fire-safe quotient

To accommodate his expanding family, a Seattle homeowner used salvaged wood, eco-friendly building techniques, and—oh, yeah—scuba gear to remodel his 100-year-old houseboat

How one couple remodelled and expanded a 1940 cottage with their children's future in mind

Store more, get organized, and add style to your interiors with these creative space-saving ideas that fit in almost any home.

Floods, collapsed ceilings, trapped critters, and smoke damage happen. But with our homeowner survival tips, you'll know just what to do when trouble strikes.

If you live in an old home, your wiring may be at risk of failure if you're not careful. In this guide, we show you how to protect old wires.

Learn how insulated concrete forms—combined with fire-resistant exterior and interior materials—make for one safe home.

How to help make sure your claims are successful

A tragic fire set the stage for this This Old House renovation project in Billerica

These three gray-water retrofits can shrink your water bill—forever

Our guide to porous, stylish alternatives to asphalt that divert water, preventing flooding, and filter contaminated runoff

Transform your yard into a beautiful, eco-friendly space and give yourself a break from high-maintenance lawns with lawn-less solutions.

When an old house faces demolition, a deconstruction crew offers an alternative to the landfill: Unbuild it piece by piece to preserve and recycle its period materials

Measuring your windows accurately will ensure your new exterior shutters or windows fit the way they should. Here's how to do it.

Here's how to link together old shutters for a practical folding screen that you can use for privacy and an added decor touch.