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Comcast Home Security Review
In this Comcast home security review, the This Old House Reviews Team will cover the company’s offerings to help you determine which security system is right for you.
A Hardworking Cottage Roof | 2025 Cottage on the Cape
Watch how GAF’s proprietary LayerLock™ technology and Dura-Grip™ Sealant give each shingle the heightened wind uplift performance it needs to withstand harsh coastal New England weather.
How to Decorate a Sunroom
Looking for some sunroom design inspiration? Check out these decorative sunroom ideas to learn how to maximize your light-filled oasis.
How to Find the Best Mattress for a Guest Room
Looking to provide luxury accommodations for your out-of-town friends and family members? Start by making sure you have the right bedding. Use this guide to pick out one of the eight best mattresses for a guest room.
Everything You Need to know to Stage Your House to Sell
Prepare your place to land the best purchase price. These professional tips can help you DIY your home’s staging.
Abode Security Review
Abode offers customers a DIY home security solution and an affordable professional monitoring plan. Read this Abode home security review to learn about the company’s two security kits, optional add-ons, and monitoring services.
LL Flooring Review
In this LL flooring review, we take an in-depth look at the flooring and services offered by the company as well as its pricing and reputation.
Everything You Need to Know About Willow Hybrid Trees
Hybrid willow trees are exceptionally fast-growing, perfect for giving you the lush, living privacy screen you want in just a few years.
Everything You Need to Know About Burning Bush
Burning bush shrubs have a bold, fiery scarlet hue throughout the fall, making either a bold statement as a specimen plant or a stunning hedge or privacy screen.
Everything You Need to Know About Limelight Hydrangea Trees
Limelight hydrangea trees produce prolific, enormous, pale green blooms that turn cream or pink as summer turns into fall.
Everything You Need to Know About Emperor Japanese Maple Trees
Emperor Japanese Maple trees are a compact, cold-hardy variety that put on a brilliant display of dazzling red flowers for three seasons.
How to Install a Steel Insulated Garage Door for Your Home
Kevin O’Connor lends a hand to the garage door expert with his crew installing a steel insulated garage door.
Everything You Need to Know About Bloodgood Japanese Maple Trees
Bloodgood Japanese maple trees reveal brilliant, red foliage for three seasons of the year.
Everything You Need to Know About Spartan Juniper Trees
Spartan juniper trees make for low-maintenance and drought-tolerant privacy screens that stay vibrant green year-round.
How to Build a DIY Porch Swing
House One’s Jenn Largesse demonstrates how to build a very simple, but stylish porch swing.
Stay Safe, Comfortable, and Connected During Summer and Fall
Easy ways to live a greener lifestyle by conserving energy while staying—and playing—at home
Sub-Compact Tractors: Full-Size Power in a Sub-Compact Package
When your ride-on mower isn’t quite "cutting" it, but a full-size tractor isn’t necessary or practical, a sub-compact tractor can make light work of even your toughest lawn and landscaping challenges. Here’s what you should know about these small but mighty machines.
Healthy Home System for Clean Indoor Air
With Americans spending 30% more time indoors, indoor air quality is more important than ever. Here’s how the Cosmos Healthy Home System is clearing the air at the 2020 Cottage on the Cape.
LifeShield Home Security Review
LifeShield Home Security, now known as Blue by ADT, offers a DIY home security solution that can provide you with peace of mind.
How to Fix Washing Machine Drain Overflows
Water that pools around your washing machine can be caused by several issues that lead to structural damage within your home. In this guide, we detail steps that you can take to identify and fix this problem.
Fescue Grass 101: What It Is and How to Grow It
Fescue is a perennial grass that’s known for being climate-tolerant and a popular choice among northern homeowners. Read our guide to learn what you can expect when you grow a fescue lawn.
How to Get Rid of Snakes and Keep Them Away
Understanding how to control the snake population on your property is key to a comfortable outdoor living space.
American Home Shield vs. AHW Home Warranty (2025)
The This Old House Reviews Team helps you decide between American Home Shield and AHW Home Warranty in this comparison that goes in-depth on the cost, coverage, and customer reviews of these two providers.
How To Hang a Curtain Rod
In this guide, DIY expert Jenn Largesse demonstrates the best and easiest way to hang a curtain rod in your home.
ADT Home Security Review
Home security systems give homeowners peace of mind knowing that their home is protected. In this ADT review, we go over details about the company and what it offers to help you determine if it’s right for you.