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A tragic fire set the stage for this This Old House renovation project in Billerica

Taking the squeak out of wood floors

State-of-the-art sights and sounds are right at home in Milton.

Close to home, This Old House tackled a project close to its heart: rebuilding Dick and Sandra Silvas' house from foundation to finishes after a devastating fire.

Custom-milled quartersawn oak and southern yellow pine give the Billerica floors a classic Victorian look.

Landscape designer Stephanie Hubbard picks the proper plants for Billerica's tough New England climate.

Interior design experts help the Silvas tackle the daunting "blank sheet" challenge of replacing all they lost in the fire

Landscape contractor Roger Cook explains how to build a wall that will stand up to almost anything thrown at it.

Learn more about window technology that claims to combine the best of both wood and vinyl.

In Billerica, media systems expert Mitch Klein explores electronics package possibilities.

Designing a detached garage can be a challenge.

One of the Billerica project's winners is a synthetic slate roof shingle. It looks real but is lighter, easier to install and less expensive.

A new generation of fiber-cement shingles and siding is changing our idea of home.

Dr. Geoffrey Brown determines the extent of the soil contamination around the Billerica house and gives tips on how leaks can be prevented.