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Low-Cost Design Ideas for Any Home

Great design doesn’t have to bust the budget. The proof: these cash-conscious ideas from designers’ own homes.
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How To Drill Through Glass Safely and Effectively

This step-by-step guide will teach you how to safely drill a hole in glass without chipping, cracking, or shattering it to pieces.
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How to Patch a Roof Leak

The hard part about patching a leak in your roof is finding the leak itself. Once you’ve accomplished that, repairs are often relatively simple.
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10 Refrigerator Efficiency Tips To Save Energy and Money

Read our 10 easy tips on how to boost your refrigerator's efficiency to help reduce energy consumption and save on your electricity bills.
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This Old House is Back to Restore a Fire-Damaged Triple Decker in Dorchester, MA

Season 42 of This Old House continues with the restoration of a fire-damaged 1905 three-family home in Dorchester, MA. Episodes air starting April 1 on PBS. Check your local listings.
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12 Beautiful and Budget-Friendly Walkway Ideas

Transform your landscaping without breaking the bank. Our guide walks you through a dozen beautiful walkway ideas for DIYers.
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Designer Q&A: Home Design Elements Worth Splurging On

Not sure where to put your money when it comes to your home’s finishes and furnishings? Design pro and Clare founder Nicole Gibbons has some answers.
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Save This Old House: A Colorful Queen Anne in Virginia

See this late-Victorian-era house in need of a second chance.
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How Much Dwelling Coverage Do You Need?

Dwelling coverage is a key component of your homeowners insurance policy, protecting the cost of rebuilding the interior and exterior of your home.
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Best Home Warranty Companies for Sewer Lines

Sewer line problems like pipe stoppages can be a real pain for homeowners. Luckily, many home warranty companies offer standard coverage for clearing stoppages as well as add-on coverage for septic tank systems and pumping.
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Best Home Warranty Companies for Condos

Home warranties aren’t just for single-family homes. Owners of condos and townhouses can get the same protection from expensive repairs from one of our top condo warranty providers below.
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Best Home Warranty Companies for HVAC Systems

Your HVAC system is one of the most important items in your home, keeping your home at a comfortable temperature year-round. Since HVAC coverage varies widely from company to company, we’ve put together this guide on the five best HVAC protection plans.
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Best Indoor Security Cameras (Tested and Ranked)

Our Reviews Team tested and ranked the best indoor security cameras on Amazon. Read our review to find the right one for your home.
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The Best Grilling Gifts for Your Favorite Grillmaster (2025)

Here are our favorite gifts for the grill enthusiast in your family or friend group, from grill accessories to spices and seasonings.
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Bosch Compact Cordless Router Review

The Bosch GKF12V-25N 12V router packs a lot of punch in a small, well-balanced footprint. See our Tool Lab review to learn more about its features, specs, and performance.
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How to Remove Scratches from Stainless Steel

Learn how to remove scratches from stainless steel surfaces and discover effective products to make the restoration process quick and easy.
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Insider Exclusive: Home Technology Q&A with Ross Trethewey (March 30 at 5 PM ET)

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.
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Clayton H. Fowler

CEO and Chairman of Spinnaker Real Estate Partners
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Insider Exclusive: Masonry Q&A with Mark McCullough (March 23 at 5 PM ET)

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.
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Creative Ways to Use Pet Crates and Gates in Your Home

Can you safely corral four-legged family members without undermining the look of your home? Absolutely.
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How To Cut a Glass Mirror

Are you having trouble finding the perfect sized mirror? Read this guide to learn how to cut a glass mirror to the size you desire.
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Pro Tips to Get Your House Ready for Warmer Weather

Spring is here, so it’s time to prime the house and garden for the warm-weather months ahead. Read on for tips on how to get everything ready for the summer.
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All About Pool Resurfacing

No matter what kind of pool you have, at some point they all need to be resurfaced. Here’s the deep dive on methods, materials, and costs. 
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How To Remove Wallpaper Border

Need to remove an outdated wallpaper border? Our step-by-step guide offers effective ways to do it without damaging your walls.
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Tesla Solar Panel Review

In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team delves into the Tesla solar panel and the company’s other solar offerings to help you decide if they’re the right solar provider for your home.