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Ask an Architect: How to Add a Porch to a '60s Rambler

What are the basic design elements to consider when adding a screened porch to my '60s rambler?
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How to Install Drip Irrigation

Create an automatic watering system that ensures your outdoor plants get their fill by installing a drip irrigation line.
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Joy of Vintage Tile

Ornate or plain, matte-glazed or glossy, vintage American tiles can bring a colorful new dimension to your walls
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How To Lay Sod in 7 Easy Steps

Want a fantastic lawn, fast? From costs and tools to the best times to plan the project, learn how to lay sod in just a few days.
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How To Build a Bookshelf

Make a strong, beautiful DIY bookcase. Our step-by-step guide shares which wood to use, costs, materials, and scribing tips.
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How To Protect Ornamental Metalwork

Our blacksmithing expert shows you how to clean, protect, and preserve the ornamental metalwork around your property.
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How to Build a Cabana: Project Planning and Construction

Nothing says Hollywood pool like a cabana. Add glamour with this easy-to-build cabana to spruce up your outdoor pool space.
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Build It and They Will Swim

A pool is one of summer's greatest pleasures. But getting from fantasy to backyard reality takes some hard work
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Plants for Paths and Patio Edges

Low-growing, tough-underfoot plants soften the edges of garden paths and patios
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The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Speakers

Outdoor speakers can fill your yard with sound, creating a relaxing or exciting atmosphere. Here are some tips on selecting and installing them.
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How To Build a Screen Door

A wood screen door is elegant and keeps pests out. Learn how to assemble a screen door from a kit from the This Old House experts.
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The Cambridge House

The latest TOH project is unlike any other we've tackled in 25 seasons. Built in 1950, this Modern house is tired, leaking, and historic. So, what's worth saving?
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The Carlisle House: 21 Need-to-Know Lessons

A celebration of This Old House's 25th-anniversary remodel—from start to spectacular show-house finish—with more than a score of important lessons for every homeowner
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Choosing the Best Shears and Scissors for Home Projects

Cutting fabric, shearing plants, and crafting all require different types of blades. Read our guide on how to correctly choose the best shears and scissors for various home improvement projects.
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How To Install a Floating Floor

Follow this step-by-step guide to learn how to install a floating engineered wood floor.
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7 Methods for Reducing Road Noise in Your Backyard

Our experts' favorite noise reduction tips to help you block out the sounds of busy street traffic and your neighbor’s lawn mower.
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S26 E26: A Farmhouse for the Next 100 Years

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Stairs That Disappear: Innovative Solutions for Attic Access

Climbing up to the attic should be easy — and safe. This article breaks down everything you need to know about disappearing attic stairs.
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S3 E26: Window Boxes, Plumbing Connections, Drip Edge

Tom Silva uses masonry fasteners to install window boxes on brick. The guys ask, "What is it?" Richard shows Kevin several different ways to make copper pipe connections. Roger installs a perimeter drain to catch rainwater.
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S26 E25: More Designer Show House

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S3 E25: Fluorescent Lights, Baseboard Heat Cover

Tom shows Kevin a few tricks for using a tape measure. Electrician Allen Gallant brightens up a basement. The guys ask, "What is it?" Kevin shows Roger software that can be used to create a 3D landscape plan. Richard replaces the banged-up aluminum cover on an old baseboard heater.
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S26 E24: Designer Show House

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S3 E24: Air Cleaner, Walkway Ice, Bath Fan

Richard installs an electronic air cleaner on a forced-air furnace. Roger shows Kevin some tools and materials for removing ice from concrete walkways. Tom shows how to properly vent a bathroom fan to the outside of the house.
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S26 E23: All the Comforts of Home

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S3 E23: Clogged Vent Stack, Ice Rink

Richard helps clear a clogged vent stack with the aid of a fiberoptic plumbing snake. The guys ask, "What is it?" Roger helps build a ice skating rink in a backyard.