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Bad paint jobs can happen to good people with old houses — even when they listen faithfully to everything the paint salesman tells them. The reason is a surprising revelation about the compatibility of oil and latex paints.

Are you interested in reducing sound pollution in your home? Here are a few ways you can do so in your living space.

Decks can be dangerous if they're installed incorrectly. In this guide, we discuss safety precautions and installation methods for safe decks.

Rumford expert Jim Buckley explains how to build a better fireplace using 18th-century engineering in this helpful article.

Create a snug fit where paneling abuts stone walls or other irregular surfaces

Protect decorative molding or trim from your hammer

Give water a way to run off, and your posts will last longer. Learn how to extend the life of your posts with this article on angled cutting.

Struggling with a stuck lightbulb? Our guide covers DIY methods for removing a bulb, safety tips, and when to call a professional for help.

Get a bigger bite with this tip

With the help of Julia Child, Marian Morash, Ethan Allen and Laura Ashley, to name a few, This Old House turned an Antique Colonial farmhouse into a dream house.

Thoroughly insulating a house will hold in the heat, but it will also hold in all the moisture. That could promote rot.

A little imagination and a lot of work turn a forgotten store room into a cool, dark cellar where wine can age gracefully.

The secret to the perfect paint job? Preparation, preparation, preparation...

You can't use a power sander on a slender leg or baluster—you can smooth out those delicate features by strip sanding spindles.

Finish off your tile cuts with a simple trick that evens out jagged edges.

In this guide, we'll show you several ways to locate studs in your walls even if you don't have a stud finder.

The key to keeping your new screen from sagging or drooping

In this guide, we'll show how to easily mill your own half-lap joint using nothing more than a portable circular saw and a chisel.

Popped nails are unsightly and can be dangerous. Learn how to fix popped nails in your deck permanently, plus how to prevent pops.

How to keep the blade straight when cutting plywood paneling

There's nothing like a rugged crunch to welcome you home.

Old-growth wood found in some of our oldest homes stands up to time and the elements.

Simplify painting with tray protectors. Compare store-bought options and DIY solutions to keep your paint trays clean and reusable.