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Top Real Estate Agents in Cambridge, MA (2022)
Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a popular market with beautiful homes that are increasing in value each year. Find the best real estate agent to guide you through it.
Top Real Estate Agents in Holly Springs, NC (2022)
The popular real estate market of Holly Springs, N.C., sees increasing home values each year. Find a top agent to guide you through buying or selling.
What To Know About Cutting Stair Stringers
Stair stringers can help ensure your staircase is safe and secure. In this guide, we walk you through each step of how to DIY your own stair stringers.
Common Drywall Texture Types and Finishes
Looking to go beyond basic drywall? Discover the most popular drywall textures and finishes to transform your walls and ceilings.
How to Cut a Granite Countertop
Cutting granite for kitchen countertops whether indoors or outdoors—is a DIY-able job. But there are some caveats to consider before getting started.
Before and After Basement: Loft-Like Lower Level
Removing a warren of posts and partition walls opens up a bright, fun family space downstairs.
How To Remove Paint From Metal
Bring new life to metal by stripping old, stuck-on paint using one of these easy-to-follow methods.
How to Clean Painted Walls
Scuffs, marks, and stains on your walls can make even the cleanest room look shabby. The good news is that you don’t have to go out and buy a special cleaner or any tools for this job. Here’s how to clean painted walls easily.
Historical Paint Colors Making a Comeback
They say history repeats itself—and when it comes to paint colors, we say that’s a good thing. Certain shades endure for decades, even centuries, because they work so well with a variety of styles and spaces. Rooted in tradition, historical colors still look fresh in a wide range of settings.
How to Hang Holiday Lights Outside | Ask This Old House Podcast Ep. 11
It’s that time of year again—time to pull out the festive holiday lights and start decorating the exterior of your home. If you’re stuck trying to figure out how you’re going to wire and plug in all of these lights, This Old House Master Electrician Heath Eastman explains how to safely plug in lights—especially if your home is missing an exterior outlet.
Chad Maack
Vice President of Operations, Hartman Homes
All About Shipping Container Homes
Shipping containers make for sustainable, modern new homes that are easy to build. Learn more about them from the This Old House experts.
Top Real Estate Agents in Los Angeles (2022)
The balanced real estate market in Los Angeles means that you need an experienced real estate agent who knows the location—whether you’re buying or selling.
Top Real Estate Agents in Dallas (2022)
We examine the top real estate agents in Dallas so you can find the agent with the expertise to guide you through the city’s continuously booming seller’s market.
How to Clean Fireplace Brick
If you’ve got soot stains on your fireplace’s hearth or brick facade, we’ll walk you through how to clean fireplace brick to get rid of unsightly black discoloration and the smell of smoke.
MasterShield Review (2022)
If you’re looking for the best company to install gutter guards, read our MasterShield review to find out if this is the right provider for you and your needs.
SafeStreets USA Home Security Review
A home security system can give you peace of mind, giving you confidence that your home is protected. In this SafeStreets USA review, we evaluate the company and its offerings to help you decide if it’s right for you.
See This 19th-Century Schoolhouse Get Repurposed into a Charming Home
When a city dweller decamps to the country and tackles the renovation of a 19th-century schoolhouse, there are more than a few lessons to be learned.
Everything You Need to Know About Christmas Trees
Landscape Contractor Jenn Nawada discusses the various types of Christmas trees.
Home Holiday Nightmares: Avoiding Seasonal Disasters
This Old House pros recount stories of holiday mishaps and provide tips on how to prepare your home to prevent holiday disasters.
Saving a Sinking Kitchen Sink | Ask This Old House Podcast Ep. 10
Small home improvement projects can sometimes leave you stumped. Listen as This Old House Carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner whose kitchen sink doesn’t meet the underside of the countertop, leaving a large gap for water to leak inside of the cabinet.
Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning Review (2022)
If you’re looking for a company to install, repair, and clean gutters, read our Ned Stevens Gutter Cleaning review to find out if this is the right company for your needs.
Preventing Leaks and Losses in the Utility Room
Utility rooms are loaded with pipes and fittings and tanks—and plenty of opportunities for water leaks. TOH plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey meets up with a Travelers forensic engineer to show homeowners what to look for to help prevent leak-induced corrosion that can lead to costly damage down the road.
Preventing Leaks and Losses in the Laundry Room
TOH plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey speaks with a Travelers forensic engineer about the importance of inspecting your washing machine’s valves and supply lines regularly to help prevent costly leaks and losses in the laundry room.
Preventing Leaks and Losses in the Kitchen
Dishwashers, sinks, disposals, and more—there are plenty of places where leaks can occur in the kitchen. TOH plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey checks in with a Travelers forensic engineer to help homeowners spot trouble before it starts.