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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.

To avoid spending money on damage left behind from termites and other pests, consider hiring a professional pest control company. Read this West Termite, Pest & Lawn review to determine if this pest control provider is right for you and your home.

If you notice any unwanted bugs or rodents in your home, it’s crucial that you act fast, as these pest populations can grow if left untreated, causing damage to your home. Consider Frontline Pest Control to help with your pest issue.

Home remedies for bug elimination may give you a temporary fix, but to receive the most comprehensive and preventative pest management, you’ll want to hire a reputable provider. In this DA Exterminating review, we’ll go over the company’s services and plans to help you determine if it’s right for you and your home.

If you have a pest infestation, you’ll want to act fast since allowing a pest infestation to thrive in and around your home can result in costly damage or even the introduction of diseases. Read our Lewis Pest Control review to determine if this company is right for you and your home.

This Old House’s 2021 Idea House, the Modern Barnhouse, is a contemporary take on a traditional barnhouse.

This Old House editor Chris Ermides delivers the lowdown on choosing and using these versatile power players.

Whether it's broken, stripped, or rusted, our comprehensive guide will tell you how to remove that stubborn bolt.

Ticks are deeply unpleasant, blood-sucking pests that can carry and spread disease. Fortunately, a bit of preventative maintenance and some professional assistance can help keep your lawn tick-free. Keep reading to learn how to kill ticks in your yard.

With a little planning, small decks can have the same entertainment value as larger spaces. Get inspired by our ideas to maximize your deck.

Concrete projects can be tough work. While there isn’t much you can do about the labor, you can lighten the load on your wallet by making your own concrete mix. The process is simple, and you can tailor your mix for perfect results.

How can you stop noise from outside a room? There are a few easy ways to soundproof a door, and combining methods yields the best results.