Entryway & Mudroom How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our entryway & mudroom step-by-step tips & ideas.
How to Build a Boot Cleaning Station
You can build this handy boot station in an hour or two with just a few tools and some lumber. Leave it outside, or park it in your mudroom.
How to Repaint a Rusty Metal Hand Rail
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner clean up and repaint a rusty metal railing.
How To Build a Mudroom Bench
Learn how to build a stylish mudroom bench with our step-by-step guide. This DIY project will add storage and seating to your home.
How to Make a Concrete Umbrella Stand
This easy-to-do storage project from our #DIYDARE challenge shows you how to make a colorful, concrete umbrella stand for your entryway.
9 Smart Mudroom Ideas
Simple mudroom designs for the whole family to store—and easily reach—outerwear essentials.
Life-Changing Tips for a More Organized Home
From your entryway to your bathroom to your bedroom, this guide presents over 30 tips from experts on how to keep your home organized.
How To Build a Boot Stand
Tidy up and protect your floors with this DIY boot stand made from balusters.
How To Install a Fiberglass Entry Door
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to upgrade an entryway with a brand-new, low-maintenance, energy-efficient door.
Entryway Benches
Whether you have a full-on mudroom or want to dedicate a section of wall to act as one, a seat with storage is a by-the-door essential
How to Turn a Salvaged Column Into a Coat Tree
Reclaimed posts with fluted channels or curvy turnings can find new life as a decorative interior accent
How to Build a Wall-Mounted Coatrack
No room for an entryway closet? No problem. Keep outerwear organized with this simple-to-build piece
Everything You Need to Know About Wainscoting
Dress up your plain-Jane walls with stylish trim that also guards against scuffs and scratches. This Old House helps you get the look you want at a price you can afford.
How To Build a Tub-Foot Umbrella Stand
In this guide, we'll show you how to repurpose vintage claw-foot tub feet to create a unique umbrella stand for your entryway.
How to Replace a Door Threshold
How to put your exterior entryway back on solid footing.