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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.

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.

Looking to go beyond basic drywall? Discover the most popular drywall textures and finishes to transform your walls and ceilings.

Cutting granite for kitchen countertops whether indoors or outdoors—is a DIY-able job. But there are some caveats to consider before getting started.

Removing a warren of posts and partition walls opens up a bright, fun family space downstairs.

Bring new life to metal by stripping old, stuck-on paint using one of these easy-to-follow methods.

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.

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.

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.

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Shipping containers make for sustainable, modern new homes that are easy to build. Learn more about them from the This Old House experts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

From leaf blowers to vacuums, our guide covers all the different kinds of products and technology to tackle this annual chore.