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50 Years of Innovation: Countertops

Fifty years ago, choosing a countertop was easy. Today, there are many more materials, styles, and tech to consider.
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Shared Baths

Familial sink wars got you down? The answer is a remodel away. Check out these three bathroom designs for happy cohabitation among three different sizes of family.
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The Stone Yard

Rocks big and small accent outdoor paths, beds, and water features
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Take the Chill off Modern Architecture

Here's how to use natural materials, well-crafted details, and open plan spaces to make a minimalist house inviting.
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Brilliant Interior Paint Color Schemes

Color can be used as a surprising counterpoint or it can vividly reinforce a building's design. Challenge your ideas of color.
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Made for the Shade: A Guide to Thriving Low-Light Gardens

Shady spots in your yard don't have to be empty. Learn everything you need to know about planting a shade garden in this guide.
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Everything You Need to Know about Vintage Shutters

Learn about the variety of vintage shutter types and materials, as well as how to revive and repurpose old shutters around the house.
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Loosening a Stuck Faucet Nut

Stuck nuts are common to find when replacing a faucet. Our experts share how to loosen them and break through friction, rust, and lime.
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How To Glue PVC Pipe

Follow our how-to guide to safely glue, install, and care for PVC pipe for your at home plumbing project needs
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12 Helpful and Creative Uses for PVC Pipes in the Home

Got leftover PVC from your latest plumbing project? House One editor and DIY expert Jenn Largesse shares creative tips for repurposing PVC.
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New Alternative for Wood Outdoor Structures

It's durable, low-maintenance, and stylish enough to trick even the staunchest traditionalist
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The East Boston House

A worn out 1916 two-family house gets upgraded for two descendants of the original owners
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Making Something Out of Nothing

How do you restore architectural detail to a derelict inner-city row house? Enlist a handful of experts who can copy what remains, find something similar, or choose the best of what's new.
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21 Ways to Save On Your Remodel

We canvassed dozens of industry pros to catalog ways you can wrestle your renovation costs back down to earth.
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Take the Chill off Modern Architecture

This Old House television project
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Rain Barrel Options: A Guide To Sustainable Water Collection

A rain barrel can help conserve water while supercharging your lawn and garden, all while reducing your annual water bills.
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Iron Fences Recast

Explore the history of iron fencing in America and learn how to repurpose it to add class, elegance, and style to your modern home and yard.
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Finding the Right Design for Your Backyard Deck

Working on a deck? Plan ahead to avoid zoning, aesthetic, and budget problems.
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Don't Split Your Bath. Zone it.

How a shared space was divvied up into his and her spheres, then unified with a turn–of–the–century treatment.
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S27 E26: A Home Saved

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Skill Building

Sharpen your know-how with these tips for doing anything better around the house.
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How to Install Bifold Doors in 8 Simple to Follow Steps

Bifold door installation can be done simply on your own without the need for a professional. Read this guide to learn the steps.
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How To Create the Perfect Mudroom

Keep your home cleaner, more organized, and more functional by adding a mudroom. See our top mudroom ideas from experts.
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Sharing the Master Bath Without Sacrificing Your Privacy

Your varsity soccer player wants to soak her muscles in your jetted tub, but you want to get ready for bed. We have a solution for that.
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Renovating a 200-Year-Old House

A pair of city dwellers buy what they are told is a century-old homestead. But piece by piece, layer by layer, it becomes clear that the home is much older.