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Fluent Home Security Review
Fluent home security provides you with burglary and fire prevention technology through four home security packages and professional monitoring services. In this Fluent home security review, the This Old House Reviews Team will review the company’s security packages and optional add-ons to help you decide if it’s the right home security company for you.
Honeywell Home Security Review
Honeywell Home security offers customers three home security bundles and optional devices, allowing you to customize your home security system as you see fit. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team dives into Honeywell starter kits, optional add-ons, and pricing to help you decide if a Honeywell smart home security system is right for you.
The 10 Best Hybrid Mattresses
Hybrid mattresses combine the best design features of memory foam, innerspring, and latex. This blend of mattress materials provides high levels of comfort and support. The question is, what’s the best hybrid mattress for your sleep preferences? We give you the rundown on the best hybrid mattresses in this guide.
Window Design with Elegance and Efficiency
When it came to restoring our 1890 Shingle-style Cape Ann home to its former glory, both the designer and architect at SV Design knew that the windows were critical to the home’s architecture. Working with the homeowner’s vision to create a lighter and brighter space, they chose Marvin to bring the view of the outside in with new windows and doors, as well as retain the integrity of the home’s design, and provide the efficiency and technology to make the home comfortable.
Style in a Snap | 2025 Farmhouse in Fairfield County
Watch as the team at LTW Design applies the modern farmhouse design elements and places the furniture in the 2020 Idea House: The Farmhouse in Fairfield County.
Night Owl Security Cameras Review
Night Owl offers security cameras and video surveillance systems to help you monitor the inside and outside of your home. In this review of Night Owl security cameras, the This Old House Reviews Team will dive into the company’s offerings to help you find the right equipment for your security needs.
Ooma Home Security Review
Ooma Home Security offers two simple DIY security packages at an affordable price. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team will cover Ooma Home Security packages, features, and pricing to help you determine which home security system is right for you.
Alfred Home Security Review
Alfred Home Security helps you create your own home security system with the use of an old phone. In this review, The This Old House Reviews Team will cover Alfred Home Security’s application to help you determine which home security solution is right for you.
AT&T Home Security Review
In this AT&T home security review, the This Old House Reviews Team explains the pricing and offerings of the company’s Smart Security package to help you decide which home security system is right for you.
Guardian Protection Services Review
Guardian Protection Services is a veteran within the home security industry with over 50 years in business, offering customers professional security solutions and local customer service. In this Guardian Protection Services review, the This Old House Reviews Team will cover the company’s offerings to help you determine if it’s the right option for you.
How to Choose Hardwood Flooring for Your Home
Hardwood flooring provides many benefits from its warmth and softness to its durability. Consider your needs to determine which style of wood floor would best suit your home.
Tips for a Successful DIY Laminate Flooring Install
Installing laminate flooring on your own is pretty easy as long as you have the proper tools and technique. Check out some steps to follow for the most beautiful floors.
Everything You Need to Know About Cutting Drywall Perfectly
Read this DIY guide to learn how to cut drywall, as well as know common pitfalls and issues that occur with the project.
How to Paint Baseboards
A simple paint job is a relatively painless way to freshen up your baseboards and improve the overall look of the room. Read this guide to learn how to easily paint the baseboards in your home.
Polyurethane vs. Polycrylic: Which Should You Use?
As tough as wood is, once it’s converted to some house part—a chair, a door sill, a cabinet, a floorboard—it needs to be protected against the elements and general wear and tear. When it comes to wood finish, which should you use? Read this guide to learn more about the differences between polyurethane and polycrylic.
How To Drill Into Concrete
Whether you’re mounting shelves on a cinder block garage wall or installing outdoor lighting onto stone, we can help you drill into concrete.
Fixing Sinking Patio Pavers | Ask This Old House Podcast Ep. 13
Have you ever had a home improvement project done professionally, only to see it fall apart a few years later? In this episode, This Old House Mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner whose patio pavers rise and push into the backyard after every winter.
Arlo Home Security Review
Arlo offers DIY camera-based security solutions that give you a view into what’s happening inside and outside your home. In this Arlo home security review, we provide an overview of the company’s offerings to help you determine if Arlo is right for you.
PODS Review
In this PODS moving review, we detail the moving and storage company’s services, cost, and reputation.
Vinyl vs. Laminate Flooring: Which Is Best for Your Home?
Vinyl flooring and laminate flooring are both affordable, durable, and customizable. However, they also have many differences. Discover which is best for your next flooring project.
Best Vinyl Flooring for Bathrooms
When you’re searching for the best vinyl flooring for bathrooms, consider your style preferences and the amount of traffic it gets. Learn about these waterproof flooring options.
Best Flooring for Kitchens
If you’re searching for the best flooring for your kitchen, consider what your family needs most. From durability to eco-friendliness, there are great options for kitchen flooring.
Insider Q&A with General Contractor Tom Silva (December 21, 2025 at 4 PM EST)
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.
Introducing the Seaside Victorian Cottage
This Old House takes on a timeworn but beautifully crafted Queen Anne, adding on, opening up, and piecing back together the details that make it special.
Updating a Tired Bathroom | Ask This Old House Podcast Ep. 12
Looking to give your bathroom a facelift? In this episode, This Old House Builder Charlie Silva gives tips to a homeowner on how to upgrade her tired-looking sink and shower fixtures, as well as deal with a leak coming from behind the grout, to create a more relaxing and peaceful space.