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Brad Pitt Helps Out as New Orleans Rebuilds
Brad Pitt joins Global Green and The Home Depot Foundation to build affordable green housing in New Orleans
Front Porch Fix-up
How to replace weathered, rotting outdoor flooring
How to Install and Maintain a Low-Cost Lawn Sprinkler
Installing a low-cost lawn sprinkler can keep your lawn lush and green, and it's less expensive than professional services. Read how to complete this installation in our step-by-step guide.
How to Test Soil Using a Kit
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook discusses the benefits of testing soil.
How to Lay Out a Kitchen
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and kitchen designer Kathy Marshall walk through the process of defining a new kitchen
How to Install a Storm Window in a Few Simple Steps
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows proper way to install a new storm window in a home.
All About Fertilizing: How To Fertilize Your Lawn Effectively
In this how-to video and guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook discusses proper techniques for feeding a lush, green lawn.
How to Replace Rot-Damaged Trim
In this guide, we provide a step-by-step guide for DIYers on how to replace rot-damaged exterior trim on your home.
How To Design a Laundry Room
This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey uncovers the features of a fully equipped, super-efficient laundry room.
How to Add a Humidifier to a Forced-Air System
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey demonstrates how to add a humidifier to a forced-air system.
U.S. Post Office Becomes First-Class Home
How a Kentucky homeowner put her personal stamp on a dusty 1930s post office and turned it into a luxurious, comfortable place to live
How To Repair Rot Damage With a Dutchman
A Dutchman, or wood patch, is an effective fix for a small section of rotted wood. Here's how you use it for a seamless replacement.
How To Mow a Lawn, Go Around Obstacles, and Handle Clippings
Learning how to properly mow your lawn and handle grass clippings can lead to a healthy landscape. Read our guide for more information.
How to Repair a Damaged Baluster in 7 Simple Steps
A busted baluster can lead to unsafe situations, especially if you have young children. Luckily, it's a relatively simple DIY fix.
Vintage Metal Doorknobs
Use them to decorate doors, or creatively repurpose the hardware to give interiors a boost of classic style
New Orleans Rebuilds Video Portrait: Shannan Cvitanovic
Two years after Katrina, New Orleans homeowners struggle to rebuild
New Orleans Rebuilds Video Portrait: Rashida Ferdinand
Two years after Katrina, New Orleans rebuilds, and homeowners struggle to get back in their homes
New Orleans Rebuilds Video Portrait: Sydney Butler
Two years after Katrina, New Orleans homeowners struggle to rebuild
New Orleans Rebuilds Video Portrait: Jennifer Johnson
Two years after Katrina, New Orleans homeowners struggle to rebuild
How To Install a New Mailbox to Replace an Old One
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to install a mailbox and gives advice on mailbox placement.
How To Plant a Shrub
Landscaper Roger Cook shows us how to plant a shrub properly to ensure it thrives long-term. Learn the steps and maintenance tips.
How To Prune and Train Roses
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook enhances the appearance and longevity of a rose bush.
How to Patch Drywall
In this how-to video, learn to patch holes with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
How To Dethatch a Lawn
Learn how to maintain a healthy, green lawn using simple dethatching methods demonstrated by This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.
How To Plant Ground Cover and Troubleshoot Common Issues
Ground cover can control erosion on the slopes of your outdoor space and add visual interest to your landscape. Learn how to plant low-maintenance alternatives to traditional lawns in our step-by-step guide.