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Dramatic clean lines, natural materials, and large expanses of glass define the first This Old House Idea House of 2021.

If your mattress isn’t doing you any favors when it comes to cooling you off, it can lead to high electricity bills from constantly running your AC. The solution? Get a cooling mattress. Finding the best cooling mattress may be one of the greatest long-term investments you make, both in the comfort and quality of your sleep and in your home energy use.

Thinking about starting a remodel project? Read the This Old House guide to remodeling to ensure that you cut costs, not corners.

A corded drill provides enough power for heavy-duty projects like drilling through oak, teak, and other hardwoods. Read our review below on the best electric drills to see what models are available to you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

Keep disease-carrying ticks and other insects away with a pellet or spray repellent from our guide to the best tick killers.

Garage floor coatings add a durable and protective layer to your existing garage slab. Keep reading for our recommendations on the best garage floor coatings.

If musty odors are lurking in your basement, use our guide to eliminate those funky smells from your below-grade spaces for good.

Your attic is insulated, but the access hatch probably isn’t. Here are a few ways to insulate it to save money and energy.

Clogged air filters can lead to HVAC issues and cause respiratory problems if they aren’t replaced. Second Nature sends customers high-quality air filters of all different sizes as part of a convenient subscription service. Read our review to learn more.

To simplify the process of replacing your air filters, read on to discover the best air filter subscription delivery services with top satisfaction guarantees, filter varieties, and shipping options.

Read our guide to learn about the five best garage heaters on the market that will warm your garage and make the space usable during the cold winter months.

Premiere Print Issue in Homes Starting February 16th.

This Old House tackles the renovation of a fire-damaged "triple-decker" in Dorchester, MA.

A snow shovel helps you clear high-traffic areas of your yard, driveway, and sidewalk after a snowstorm. To find a snow shovel that’s right for you, read our review on the best snow shovels available. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.

In this round-up and comprehensive buying guide, our team looks at some of the best circular saws on the market today.

Our team tested and ranked five of the best tool bags available online. See how they stacked up in this review and buying guide.

We tested and reviewed five of today's best work gloves to help you protect your hands from scratches, blisters, punctures, and more.

In this round-up and comprehensive buying guide, our team takes a close look at some of today's best electric chainsaws.

If you want to make precise cuts into wood and other materials, read our review of and guide to the best jigsaws.