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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
All About Window Seats
Turn unused space around the house into extra seating and storage with a minimum of carpentry—and get a snug, homey haven for daydreaming, reading, even napping
A Guest Bedroom Goes From Catchall to Orderly Retreat
A multitasking guest room gets a little help from space-maximizing built-ins
37 Ways to Add Extra Storage to Every Room
Want to know how to create more storage space in your home? Here are 37 clever ways to declutter rooms and stash your stuff.
How to Build a Wall-Mounted Coatrack
No room for an entryway closet? No problem. Keep outerwear organized with this simple-to-build piece
How To Gain More Closet Space Without Renovating
We consulted with closet-design pros from across the country to learn the secrets to creating the ultimate storage unit, no power tools required.
10 Hard-Working Rooms That Make Life Easier
Packed with clever built-ins and space-maximizing storage, these high-functioning rooms offer great ideas for streamlining your home.
How To Build a Storage Cocktail Hutch With Simple to Follow Steps
From our new Hammer It Out series, this tall and slender cabinet provides a handy and attractive place to store barware and display spirits.
How To Build a Storage Chest
Mark Powers and Douglas Adams show how to combine oak lumber with wood dowels to create a modern take on Shaker-style storage.
How To Install a Garage Storage System
Installing a garage storage system is a practical and rewarding DIY project that can improve the functionality of your space.
How to Build Walk-in Closet Storage
Learn how to maximize storage space in your walk-in closet using custom shelves, with This Old House's Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor.
How To Build a Wood Hamper
Ditch the tacky plastic bin for a more grown-up laundry container. This article shows you how to build a wood hamper.
Make a Pot Rack From a Vintage Window Guard for Your Home
Made to protect a house's entry points, vintage metal grilles can be transformed into an interesting kitchen fixture in this simple project.
Kitchen Storage Design Ideas
Check out these creative upgrades that will help maximize your kitchen storage and optimize your cooking efficiency.
Make a Mudroom That Works for You
7 versatile drop-spots for coats, bags, and shoes, each packed with space-saving and clutter-busting ideas to help tidy up your entry
12 Smart Holiday Decoration Storage Tips
Handy products and some pro organization tips to help pack your Christmas decorations.
How to Add Kitchen Cabinet Storage
Gaining valuable storage space with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
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 Craft a Bookcase Alcove
Make the most of your space with this this smart, slim storage solution
Smart Storage Solutions to Make the Most of Your Space
Explore our guide to space-saving storage solutions that enhance your home's design while providing ample room for your belongings.
How to Install Knee-Wall Storage
It's an awkward corner of the house. Why not make it a space-saving dresser? This guide explains the process step-by-step.
How To Build Wall Cubbies
Learn how to build wall cubbies with our step-by-step guide, including planning, materials, and installation tips.
How To Build a Toolbox
Learn how to make a kid-friendly portable workshop, the perfect project to introduce your little DIYer to hands-on building.
Creative Built-In Storage Ideas Perfect for Any Home
Store more, get organized, and add style to your interiors with these creative space-saving ideas that fit in almost any home.
Norm's Notebook: How to Store Rakes
Master carpenter Norm Abram's techniques for rakes
Dressing Closet Design
The plan: Gut the space and ring the room with furniture-grade wardrobe storage.
How To Make a Doorknob Coatrack
Learn how to use vintage doorknobs and salvaged wood to make a unique showpiece coatrack in just a couple hours.
This Old Studio Apartment
Big ideas for a very small space
A Small Kitchen With 7 Smart Storage Solutions
Cabinets stacked to the ceiling and smart built-ins create maximum efficiency in a small space
Coming Out of Storage
Reconverting an oversized storage closet back to being a home is like working from a blank slate. On the Bermuda project, that meant figuring out what kind of home it would become — and just how blank the slate would be.
Side by Side
A master bath divided into his-and-hers spaces accommodates both husband and wife
How To Create the Perfect Mudroom
Keep your home cleaner, more organized, and more functional by adding a mudroom. See our top mudroom ideas from experts.