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Take the old-house plunge in one of these 17 great neighborhoods for new homeowners

14 fantastic, urban neighborhoods to get a great deal on a historic house

Galleries, museums, theaters, and music festivals abound in these 12 great places for culture vultures and historic house buffs

Eight great neighborhoods for Queen Annes, Second Empires, Craftsman-style, and other historic houses in the states of the Northwest

Seven neighborhoods in the American desert where historic houses are affordable and plentiful

Affordable colonial-era, antebellum, and Craftsman beauties abound in these 13 great Southern neighborhoods

There are plenty of old houses up for grabs in the Northeastern states—and some of them are even affordable. See 10 great neighborhoods to snag one

13 great neighborhoods for historic houses at affordable prices in our nation's heartland

Soapstone is a soft, dark stone that makes a gorgeous kitchen countertop. Learn how to cut and install one yourself.

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

Trying to sell your house? Don't make these appalling mistakes! The latest, weirdest discoveries from the home inspectors of the ASHI Reporter

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.