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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.
Adaptive Reuse: Turning Commercial Buildings Into Homes
Nine case studies—plus 21 essential tips—for the most creative ways to turn that old fire station, mining shed, lighthouse, barn into a gorgeous new home
How to Replace a Window Pane in 10 Simple to Follow Steps
Tom Silva shows how easy it is to fix a single-pane window, along with some helpful tips on how to reduce home energy usage.
How to Maintain a Washer and Dryer
Keep your washer and dryer running efficiently with our comprehensive maintenance and troubleshooting tips.
How To Revive a Dead Lawn
In this how-to video and guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates how to revive and save a neglected lawn.
How To Lay Artificial Turf
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook creates a super-durable, all-season faux-grass play area.
How To Work With PVC Pipes
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows techniques for working with PVC pipes.
How To Fix a Sweating Toilet Tank and Prevent Condensation
This Old House plumbing contractor Richard Trethewey explains causes of a sweating toilet and methods to fix toilet condensation.
How to Insulate an Attic
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor demonstrate the proper way to insulate an attic
How to Patch a Drywall Hole
General contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how to patch holes in drywall, covering holes of all shapes and sizes.
How to Replace a Door Threshold
How to put your exterior entryway back on solid footing.