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Spacious and Stylish Tudor Revival Kitchen for a 1920s Home

The walls came down and period-appropriate details were dialed up for a vintage look
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How To Replace Sash Weights With Spring Balances

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to replace old sash weighs with modern spring balances.
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How to Fix a Sliding Door

Go from sticky to smooth in a few easy steps
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A Step by Step Guide for How to Replace a Broken Tile

Cracked tiles are both an eyesore and a hazard. Learn how to replace a broken tile like a pro with our step-by-step guide.
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How to Insulate a Window with Sash Weights

In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains how to insulate a window with sash weights.
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When Sweat Equity is the Only Way Home

Two years after Katrina, New Orleans rebuilds; a father and his sons recover their home with little money, but lots of determination
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How to Maintain a Pool

Swimming pool maintenance doesn't have to be a chore. Learn some tricks to make the process easier and enjoy more time in the water.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Hot Water Systems

Solar water heating can save you as much as 80% on your water bill. Here's what you need to know about solar hot water systems.
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How To Deck Over a Concrete Stoop

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to conceal a concrete stoop with wood-composite decking.
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How to Build a Fountain

Rinse the tension from your bones with this calm, cascading backyard enhancement. This article explains how to build fountains.
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Everything You Need To Know About Coloring Concrete

These days, concrete is as good an option for your countertops as granite or marble. See what sets this colorful material apart.
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Dressing Closet Design

The plan: Gut the space and ring the room with furniture-grade wardrobe storage.
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How To Hang Exterior Shutters: A Comprehensive Guide

By hanging exterior shutters, your home will have all the privacy it needs—plus an extra dose of curb appeal.
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Easy DIY Plumbing Repairs for Common Household Issues

Dealing with plumbing problems? Follow this easy guide on how to fix common issues in your home without paying for a professional plumber.
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How To Make a Doorknob Coatrack

Learn how to use vintage doorknobs and salvaged wood to make a unique showpiece coatrack in just a couple hours.
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All You Need to Know About Grass Species for Your Lawn

In this guide, we’ll explore eight grass species, the benefits and drawbacks of each, and their ideal growing conditions.
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Home Inspection Nightmares III

It's not just a bad dream—it's real. Luckily these home inspectors weren't sleeping on the job. The latest horrors, courtesy of the ASHI Reporter.
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How to Lay a Budget-Friendly Gravel Path

Read our step-by-step guide on how to lay a gravel pathway and learn how to choose the right material to keep your project budget-friendly.
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3 Kitchens 3 Budgets

Whether your bankroll is small, ample, or somewhere in between, it's possible to get the kitchen you crave at a price you can swallow. And we've got the case studies to prove it
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A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Interior Shutters for You

Most interior shutters today are variations on the louver style. But there are other designs available, made for every need and preference.
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Guide to Draining and Flushing an Electric Water Heater

This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows a quick and effective way to drain a sediment-filled electric water heater.
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How to Fix a Noisy Forced Air System

In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows how to quiet a loud heating duct.
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How to Install Attic Stairs

Step-by-step instructions to help you install folding attic stairs for easier access to your attic.
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How to Repair a Kitchen Sink Sprayer

In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey fixes a faulty sink sprayer
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How To Apply an Epoxy Coating to a Garage Floor

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows the steps to creating a durable, stain-resistant garage floor.