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This Old House took a whirlwind renovation tour of Boston, tackling several home improvement projects: an attic makeover; a basement remodeling; a greenhouse addition; a kitchen renovation; and the redecoration of a Boston apartment in the Longwood neighborhood.

The All New This Old House created a high-tech, energy-efficient, contemporary-style home in Brookline, Massachusetts.

The restoration of this 1907 Shingle-style Victorian included the removal of asbestos siding and overhaul of a kitchen.

This Old House brought a Greek Revival home in Arlington, Massachusetts, back to life.

A good paint job protects the outside of your house like a thin, waterproof raincoat—follow our guide to do the job right.

This Old House rehabilitated and expanded a 1710 Colonial farmhouse in Acton, Massachusetts, working to preserve the integrity of the original structure while adding a kitchen, laundry room, family room and master suite.

Ensuring your home can handle emerging technologies keeps it comfortable for you and marketable if you decide to sell.

This Old House headed to the southernmost city in the continental United States, Key West, Florida, for the renovation of a circa 1886 Conch Captain house.

This Old House collaborated with Boston's Public Facilities Department on the renovation of an abandoned triple-decker, creating a home and two rental apartments for a first-time home buyer.

The renovation and expansion of homeowner Christiane Bintliff's 1930s, termite-damaged, ocean-side bungalow took the crew to Honolulu, Hawaii.

The Victorian renovation that started it all.

The crew put a new spin on a good old-fashioned barn raising, restoring a 1835 barn in Concord, Massachusetts, using post-and-beam construction with stress-skin panels.

This Old House heads back to the city for the renovation of an 1865 Second Empire-style brick townhouse in Boston's historic Charlestown neighborhood.

A monster ventilation system helps keep things cooking.

Turn your yard into a secluded haven without giving your neighbors the cold shoulder with this helpful guide.

This simple operation puts a fresh frame around old tiles.

This helpful guide goes over a quick fix for pop-up drain plugs that lose their watertight seal. Learn how to do the repair yourself.

Sump pump covers are simple yet effective devices that can prevent debris from entering your sump pit and even help with radon mitigation.

Here's how two homeowners decided between old and new looks for their third-floor addition.

A Denver family puts down roots and gains living space by raising the roof of their postwar ranch house.

The Charlestown roof boasts a blend of old and new methods that respect the building's historic character and as well as its budget