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Reclaimed wood can add a charm to your home, whether you use it as flooring or an accent piece. Here are some helpful tips.

With a Scandinavian-style interior and an open layout, the latest TOH TV project tucks a much-improved floor plan inside the restored shell of an 1887 Queen Anne

This Old House TV heads to a historic New England neighborhood to give a bland Queen Anne some Scandinavian style

This fall on TOH TV: A poorly renovated 1887 Queen Anne in a historic district of Cambridge, Mass., will get a much-needed modern revamp. Plus: a second project in Essex, Mass., gets underway as well

We're walking through sourcing, buying, and using reclaimed wood, from understanding its benefits to working with dealers.

How builder's channeled water that sneaks behind the cladding

Our Cambridge project house is Modern, which means its garden will be Modern, too. That could mean unusual materials. Like broken glass.

Fountains, ponds, even faux streams are great additions. Just consider resource maintenance before you build.

Rock veneer adds depth and texture to walls, foundations, and chimneys

This Old House television project

Learn about the new technology and techniques in framing construction, which allow for higher ceilings, larger open spaces, and even cantilevered rooms.

Catch up on advances in home-window manufacturing.

Tom Silva and friends take down an outdated carport by hand in the Cambridge house

The latest TOH project is unlike any other we've tackled in 25 seasons. Built in 1950, this Modern house is tired, leaking, and historic. So, what's worth saving?