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How one man simplified a lifetime of remodeling by starting with a frame that accepts endless additions

Corbels are charming historical brackets used for decorative and structural purposes. Here are some creative ways to use them in your home.

TOH magazine copy chief Leslie Monthan shares what she learned when she celebrated a landmark birthday by rolling up her sleeves

Customize and optimize your plants' nutrients and moisture with this sturdy box you can build in a day

The latest in our series of horrors sleuthed out by the inspectors of the ASHI Reporter

Select plants that are true to their home—and yours.

Don't let a small yard keep you from creating a beautiful landscape. See our list of the best trees for small yards.

Cabinets stacked to the ceiling and smart built-ins create maximum efficiency in a small space

Sort mail, pay bills, order groceries online—all while the sauce simmers. Here's how to create a multitasking kitchen office in your home

Beadboard can give your rooms an elegant flair. Learn what kinds to look for and how to install them from the This Old House experts.

Learn how to get straight, clean cuts through large pieces of timber by following the steps in our detailed how-to guide.

Give those tired old boards a refreshing makeover in six easy steps

A Texas bungalow gets an environmentally friendly renovation and earns a 5-star rating from the local Green Building Program

In this guide, we'll go over ways to prevent deer from eating your landscaping, plus some tips for plants that other critters will avoid.

These gorgeous, vintage wooden posts can be repurposed for your current home, either in your staircase or with creative DIY projects.

Creating an ideal canvas for improvement means getting the fundamentals done correctly

A homeowner's dream comes true

In a project with few surprises, we knew something would come up

At first glance the Winchester dormers look fine. But are they?

How the new owners of the Winchester house managed moving from Huntsville, Alabama—and a major renovation

And so began the work on another This Old House television project. After give-and-take between drawing board and checkbook, the plans— by local architect David Stirling — were finished.

Better curb appeal leads to better property values, and it's easy to improve. Tour 5 different exterior renovations to learn what matters.

A week before the TOH crew arrived, when things in Concord were still relatively quiet, Janet Bernard talked about her parents, the barn behind her house, and how our fall 2003 project came to be.

The interior of the Concord Cottage is a marvel of traditional decor, universal design, and hidden storage everywhere.

The family suffers a loss as the Concord Cottage project nears completion