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Best Kitchen Gifts (2025)
Buying a gift for a friend or family member who loves to cook can be challenging, especially if it seems like they already have every tool and appliance imaginable. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the best kitchen gifts on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for your loved one. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
How to Make an Embroidery Hoop Wreath
Embellishing an embroidery hoop is an easy and inexpensive way to create a modern and beautiful wreath for just a few dollars. Watch this tutorial from House One’s Jenn Largesse to learn how to make your own hoop wreath.
S19 E3: All About Walkways
In this special episode of Ask This Old House, Roger Cook, Jenn Nawada and Mark McCullough explain best practices for installing or repairing a walkway
S42 E3: Memorable Makers
From young blacksmiths metalworking to a woodworker who finds centuries-old lumber under water, This Old House features talented makers all over the country who make beautiful household items.
How to Get Rid of Flies
Read this guide to learn how to get rid of flies in your home and how to keep them away.
Insider Q&A with Builder Jeff Sweenor (October 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM EDT)
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.
Floor Coverings International Review
In this Floor Coverings International review, we examine the company’s flooring options, cost, and reputation to help you determine if the company is right for your flooring needs.
Renewal by Andersen Review
In this Renewal by Andersen review, we examine the company’s services, cost, reputation, and more.
How To Clean a Stainless Steel Sink so it Shines Like New
Stainless steel is a durable finish for kitchen sinks, but it needs frequent care. Here's how to clean a stainless steel sink.
How To Test for Black Mold
Wondering if that spot might be mold? Learn about the most popular ways and kits to test for mold at home.
How To Bleed a Radiator
Have you noticed that one or more of your radiators isn’t warming up? Before you spend the money on a plumber, try this easy fix.
NKBA Virtual VIP Tour of the 2025 Farmhouse in Fairfield County
Watch this VIP tour of the 2020 Idea House: The Farmhouse in Fairfield County hosted by the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA)’s Suzie Williford. Greyrock Homes Interior Designer Sandy Effren and Karen Berkemeyer of Karen Berkemeyer Home walks through the special features and resources that make this modern farmhouse a truly one-of-a-kind space.
How to Winterize Your Sprinkler System
Knowing how to winterize your sprinkler system is key to protecting the system’s pipes and valves from the cold. Learn about the steps you need to take in this guide.
Refrigerator Leaking Water? Here’s How to Fix It
If your refrigerator is leaking water, it could be due to an issue that you can easily fix. Learn about ways you can identify the problem and find out how you can protect your wallet in the case that professional maintenance is necessary.
All About Furnace Replacement: Cost and When to Do It
Replacing a furnace is a big task with a big price tag. However, having a home warranty can go a long way toward minimizing furnace replacement costs.
How to Get Rid of Mice in the Walls
Knowing how to get rid of mice in your walls can put your mind at ease and minimize damage to your home.
Empire Today Review
In this Empire Today review, we take an in-depth look at the company’s flooring replacement services, prices, reputation, and more.
Better, Smarter Building Products | 2025 Farmhouse in Fairfield County
Here are a few of the innovative and efficient products that went into the build of our 2020 Idea House: The Farmhouse in Fairfield County.
See Our 2025 Idea House: The Farmhouse in Fairfield County
Welcome to our 3,700-square-foot Farmhouse in Fairfield County. This modern farmhouse features a grand, vaulted great room that looks out across Long Island Sound; a chef’s kitchen and butler’s pantry; a covered porch and patio outfitted with an outdoor kitchen, plunge pool, firepit, and personal putting green. Get inspiration by visiting our galleries, videos and more!
Great Spaces for Guests | 2025 Farmhouse in Fairfield County
There’s plenty of room for family and friends at the TOH 2020 Idea House - The Farmhouse in Fairfield County.
Outdoor Amenities | 2025 Farmhouse in Fairfield County
Open-air relaxation and recreation areas, including a full kitchen and plunge pool, make this one nontraditional farmhouse.
Private Quarters | 2025 Farmhouse in Fairfield County
The TOH 2020 Farmhouse in Fairfield County features a first-floor master suite and a few personal spaces for rest and recreation.
Prep, Cook, and Cleanup | 2025 Farmhouse in Fairfield County
Take a closer look at all the incredible chef-worthy spaces we incorporated into our 2020 Farmhouse in Fairfield County.
Farmhouse Fusion | 2025 Farmhouse in Fairfield County
Set on a grassy hill above the shore, our second Idea House of 2020—a modern farmhouse in Fairfield County, Connecticut—takes a nostalgic style up a notch with modern must-haves and tons of extras.