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A temporary solution is better than none

Get vinyl baseboard off the wall without ruining the surface

A safe way to carry boards in a pickup truck

Stopping the wiggle in your cabinet doors

Frustrated by a sticky double-hung window? Here's an easy way to fix it.

Tightening the metal braces can return a loose ladder to rock-solid

A simple repair for a blemished surface

One simple step to making an existing hole bigger

With the right tile drill bit, you’ll be able to drill into ceramic without cracking it. Read our guide to learn how.

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.

To reap the temperature-regulating benefits of a crawl space, it must be adequately insulated. Read on to learn why you should insulate your crawl space and how to do so.

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.

Rug expert Steve Boodakian walks you through the world of Oriental carpets

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

Can't find a wall stud when hanging a picture or a shelf? You can attach anything to hollow walls if you use the right fastener

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.

Bringing a dull, worn-out hardwood floor finish back to life is easier than you think.