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Close to home, This Old House tackled a project close to its heart: rebuilding Dick and Sandra Silvas' house from foundation to finishes after a devastating fire.

A crawl space must be adequately insulated to reap the temperature-regulating benefits. Read on to learn how to insulate your crawl space.

A fresh coat can revitalize this humble divider

A neat way to keep your caulk beads tidy

A few minutes are well spent maintaining a watertight seal

Custom-milled quartersawn oak and southern yellow pine give the Billerica floors a classic Victorian look.

Oriental rugs can be excellent heirlooms. This guide walks you through everything you need to know about choosing an Oriental rug.

Landscape designer Stephanie Hubbard picks the proper plants for Billerica's tough New England climate.

With the right fastener, you can hang anything on your walls. Find out the best fasteners to use for different walls and projects.

Lawn man Robert Sparkes gives you the low down on the newest way to grow grass.

Interior design experts help the Silvas tackle the daunting "blank sheet" challenge of replacing all they lost in the fire

Landscape contractor Roger Cook explains how to build a wall that will stand up to almost anything thrown at it.

Learn more about window technology that claims to combine the best of both wood and vinyl.

Our guide walks you through your options for refinishing hardwood floors, including how to screen and sand.

The right blinds, shades or shutters will provide privacy, control light and spiff up a room.

Discover inspiring screening room ideas and expert tips for creating your ultimate indoor-outdoor living space.

Looking to update your carpet? Read our guide for selecting the best quality carpet, including the right padding, fibers, and installation.

In Billerica, media systems expert Mitch Klein explores electronics package possibilities.

Learn how to use a caulk gun, which type of caulk to use for different projects, and the best tools to assist application and removal.

Designing a detached garage can be a challenge.

These easy fixes will help you silence squeaky hardwood and carpeted floors.

One of the Billerica project's winners is a synthetic slate roof shingle. It looks real but is lighter, easier to install and less expensive.

A new generation of fiber-cement shingles and siding is changing our idea of home.