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17 Beautiful Painted Furniture Ideas

Looking for a unique statement piece? Check out our visual guide for painted furniture inspiration to suit your individual style and decor.

S42 E21: A Project for Every Floor

Tom Silva works with new apprentices, and Kevin meets them and learns about YouthBuild. Homeowner Carol looks at kitchen cabinets and counters. Then, Richard works with James on separate HVAC systems.

S19 E21: Echinaceas, Kitchen Punch List

Jenn Nawada explains how to care for echinaceas, and Mark McCullough explains how to cut stone with a saw and chisel. Then, Richard Trethewey replaces a kitchen sink and faucet, while Tom Silva helps a homeowner wrap up a few kitchen projects.

S19 E21, Mark McCullough shows Kevin O'Connor how to make natural-looking stone cuts with a power saw

How To Make Stone Cuts With a Power Saw Look Natural

Learn how to make precise, natural-looking cuts in stone with power saws and traditional finishing techniques.

All About Growing Echinacea

Ask This Old House Landscape Contractor Jenn Nawada explains how to identify and care for echinaceas. She also shares a variety of ways to incorporate them in a garden.

Finish Your Kitchen Remodel Punch List

Ask This Old House General Contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner wrap up a few small projects towards the end of her kitchen renovation.

Sealing Up the Barnhouse For Greater Efficiency | 2021 Modern Barnhouse

With frost already covering the ground, it’s a race against the clock for owner Amy Matthews and builder Chad Maack to get the Idea House sealed in before the temperatures plummet to their typical below-zero mid-winter Minnesota temps

Figo Pet Insurance Review

Figo is a pet insurance provider that offers a unique cloud-based mobile app, decent coverage, and affordable plans. Keep reading our review to determine if this company is right for you and your pet.

Healthy Paws Pet Insurance Review

Healthy Paws offers pet insurance policies with no annual or lifetime coverage maximum. Keep reading to learn more about the company’s coverage plans, pricing, and how to get a free quote from the provider.

Cheapest Pet Insurance Companies

If you want affordable and quality protection for your pet, read our review below on the cheapest pet insurance companies available. We discuss each company’s plans and pricing and include information on how to get a free quote.

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Welcome to Our Cottage Community in Norwalk, CT | 2021 Idea House

Meeting a growing demand for flexible housing and low-maintenance living, TOH’s newest Idea House project offers spacious, adaptable floor plans in a collection of duplexes with contemporary cottage style.

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Smart Tips to Keep Cool Indoors This Summer

With these rebates and energy-saving programs, prepping your home to be cooler this summer is no sweat. Read on to learn more.

Image of a basement beginning to flood with water. Water can damage your belongings, so you will need to pump out the water from your basement.

Got Water in Your Crawl Space? Here’s How to Fix It

If you have water leaking into your crawl space, it’s important to address the issue quickly, as it could have serious effects on your home and health.

How to Drain a Pool Properly and Prevent Pool Damage

Follow this guide to drain your pool properly, be it in-ground or above-ground. These tips help prevent damage and costly mistakes.

living room with a tv mounted on a brick wall

How to Hang a TV on Brick Wall

Can you mount a TV on a brick wall? Absolutely. But mounting a TV on brick does take more preparation, knowledge, and tools than installing one on drywall. This guide will show you how to hang a TV on a brick wall so you can make the most of your wall space and elevate your entertainment.