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One-Level Living for Empty Nesters | 2021 Cottage Community
The TOH 2021 Cottage Community model home is a duplex; each side features the same footprint with different setups. The right side is set up for "Empty Nesters," featuring a main floor that meets seniors’ needs, combined with spaces above and below for adult children and live-in help.
Multi-Generational Floor Plan | TOH 2021 Cottage Community
Take a look at the TOH 2021 Cottage Community model home, a duplex whose left side is set up for a multi-generational living.
Innovative Products and Smart Solutions | 2021 Cottage Community
Custom builder Jerry Effren set out to build the TOH Cottage Community using the highest-quality, lowest-maintenance building materials available, for easy care and ease of living. Read on to learn more about them.
Download the 2021 Idea House Resource Guide: The Cottage Community
Download the resource guide for the 2021 Idea House: The Cottage Community to learn about the products, resources, and professionals that went into building this home.
How To Replace Exterior Door Trim
Our step-by-step guide explains how to replace exterior door trim to enhance your home’s curb appeal and durability.
3 Easy and Effective Ways To Protect Your Garden This Winter
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada shows host Kevin O’Connor how to preserve and protect a garden over the winter.
Best Pet Insurance in New Hampshire
For caring pet parents in New Hampshire, pet insurance can cut unexpected veterinary costs and offer peace of mind during an accident or emergency.
Best Pet Insurance in Indiana
Pet insurance policies can give peace of mind to pet parents across Indiana, helping them pay for unexpected costs during an emergency for your fluffy friend. Here are the top pet insurance choices for Hoosiers’ fluffy friends.
Best Pet Insurance in Virginia
Read our review of the top pet insurance companies in Virginia and pick a pet insurance plan that’s best for you and your furry friend.
How to Get Rid of Carpet Beetles
Carpet beetles can destroy household goods like wool carpets and linen clothing. In this review, we discuss how to identify carpet beetles in your home and methods for getting rid of these pesky insects.
How to Get Rid of Japanese Beetles
Japanese beetles can wreak havoc on your outdoor plants, garden, and lawn. In this review, we give you tips on how to identify a Japanese beetle infestation and get rid of these damaging insects.
S43 E7: Masonry Lessons
In this episode, a block wall is constructed to accept the framing of the addition. The old floor joists are shimmed to make a smooth transition to the new part of the house, and the kitchen designer lays out the kitchen.
S20 E7: Fall Garden Tips, Paint Cabinets
Jenn shares how to put a garden to bed before winter; Mauro demonstrates how to paint a kitchen cabinet; Nathan installs exterior front door trim.
How to Frame a Corner
When framing wall corners, try these approaches that save money while offering better energy efficiency.
HomeCraft Gutter Protection Review (2022)
If your home’s gutters require constant cleaning, a gutter guard system may be a good investment. In this review, we look into HomeCraft Gutter Protection to help you determine if its system is right for you.
The 5 Best Laundry Detergents (2023 Review)
Laundry detergent works with your washing machine to thoroughly remove odors and stains from your clothes. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best laundry detergents on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
The 5 Best Allen Wrench Sets (2024 Review)
If your kitchen table or bicycle has hexagonal screws, you’ll need hex keys or Allen wrenches for assembly or maintenance. Our guide to the best Allen wrench sets will help you choose the right wrenches to get the job done.
Insider Q&A with Builder Charlie Silva and Moderator Chris Ermides (November 18, 2021 at 1 PM EDT)
In order to view these Q&As, you must have access to YouTube or belong to our private Facebook group just for Insiders. You will need to provide your member ID or account email in order to be accepted into the Facebook group.
Best Pet Insurance in Michigan
If you live in Michigan, these top pet insurance companies in the state can help you save money on your pet’s health care.
A Guide to Making DIY Natural Cleaning Product for Your Home
Save money and the environment with easy DIY cleaning products you can make with household ingredients. Check out these easy recipes and tips.
How Bricks Are Made
Ever wondered how exactly bricks are made? From ingredients to color, mason Mark McCullough explains how bricks are made and what makes them unique.
How To Fit Copper Pipes
Explore different methods for making solid, watertight connections between copper pipes—both with and without solder—in this guide.
A Comprehensive Guide to Installing Shingles on a Shed
In this DIY Smarts project, general contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner the proper way to reshingle an old shed’s roof.
S43 E6: Tree Dr. House Call
A Flitch beam is installed on the house. Tree maintenance is performed, and a new footing is poured under the kitchen chimney. Then, the crew explores different heating systems. Kevin tours a high-tech sheathing factory in Georgia.
S20 E6: Easier Plumbing, Roofing 101
In this episode, Mason Mark McCullough explains how bricks are made and how many different varieties there are. Then, Plumbing & Heating Expert Richard Trethewey explains how solderless connections work, and General Contractor Tom Silva assesses and reshingles a shed roof with asphalt shingles.