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Installing a patio or walkway? Save some money by hand-cutting brick yourself by following these simple steps.

When the basement floods, here's how to beat back the tide

The first day of filming for the New Orleans project produced a range of emotions

New synthetic materials and stylish design features make for a classy, durable deck. Learn more about how composite decking works.

How one TOH TV homeowner enlarged her cottage to accommodate life's changes without sacrificing its small-house charm

You wanted to know: What happened to those gorgeous, ravaged beauties we feature in the back of the magazine each issue? We tell you which have sold, been demolished, or are still available for your taking

Extend indoor comforts outside to increase your home's living and entertaining space. Here's how

Learn about universal design ideas that can make your home more accessible, from ergonomic hardware to slip-proof floor coatings.

You should inspect your deck annually to make sure it can stand up to your outdoor gatherings. Use our six-point inspection plan to help.

Want to create a lusher lawn? Read these tips from This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.

Learn more about starting or joining a volunteer program where you can put your home improvement skills to work

An inefficient, U-shape layout is reconfigured as a galley with a period look

Looking for a way to add some fun to your backyard? Make an old-fashioned rope swing with these instructions for parents and kids.

Victorian garden urns are a great way to add classic charm to your yard. This guide will teach you how to choose and use them in your decor.

You won't believe your eyes. But it's all true! See 15 appalling screw-ups found by home inspectors

Learn how to safely get electricity to outdoor water features in this guide. You'll need a licensed electrician to do most of the work.

Breathe new life into a salvaged urn by creating this easy water feature in 5 quick steps

Our guide covers a step-by-step look at how to install an angled skylight, plus what to know before you start your project.

Here's how to install a perfect porch lattice under your deck to give your home a facelift and your yard some extra storage.

Read our step-by-step guide on extending your gutter downspouts to help protect your home’s foundation from water damage and structural issues.

Smart landscaping solutions to keep out wandering eyes and noise pollution.

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to create an archway and transform your ordinary doorway into an elegant architectural feature.

Mold spores are a problem anywhere it's humid, but in post-Katrina New Orleans, the scourge was hard to beat; here's how the owner of the TOH TV NOLA project did it

Follow the trail of an exterminator as he helps a Staten Island family eradicate backyard vermin

It's an awkward corner of the house. Why not make it a space-saving dresser? This guide explains the process step-by-step.