Wednesday, September 30, 2015
How to Build a Custom Fireplace Mantel
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner build a custom fireplace mantel
Mid-Century-Modern Guest Suite and Entertaining Spot
A finished basement suite entices friends and future grandparents in the best living space redo from the Search for America's Best Remodel 2015
Wallpaper With a Twist
Interior designer Sarah Richardson is known for using traditional elements with unstodgy flair, as seen here—and in her new book
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Rebuilt Wrap-Around Porch for a Folk Victorian
A newlywed's stepdad recreated detailed gingerbread trim for the best curb appeal redo from the Search for America's Best Remodel 2015
How to Restore a Deck
Follow the prep instructions carefully and paint on a specialty coating to preserve weathered boards for years to come
Surprise Gut Remodel for a Vintage-Style Powder Room
An uncovered rotted subfloor lengthened the construction for the best bath redo from the Search for America's Best Remodel 2015
Friday, September 25, 2015
The Best Whole House Remodel 2015
What does it take to win big in the Search for America's Best Remodel? Take a tour inside this charming Craftsman and see
A Century-Old Craftsman—Moved and Improved
The winner of the Search for America's Best Remodel 2015 tells her story
How to Hang Bikes in a Garage
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner and her daughter hang their bikes in a small garage
How to Save Your Yard From Wild Elm Tree Roots
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor enlists the help of an arborist to explain why roots grow above ground and how to stop them from ruining your yard
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Prevent Electrical Fires with Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters
Electronic sentinels in your outlets offer protection from electrical fires
Kitchen Remodel as Character Study
The owners of a 1940s cottage blend past and present to get modern function with vintage charm
5 Easy Room Updates You (Probably) Never Thought Of
The folks at Apartment Therapy share nifty, thrifty interior-design ideas in a new book
Fun Facts in Rug History
World-renowned appraiser Stephen Fletcher looks back at the history of American floor coverings
2015 Pumpkin Carving Contest
Enter a photo of your jack-o'-lantern creation for a chance to win $500
5 Essential Steps for Window AC Upkeep
Your window unit has worked hard all summer to keep you cool. Return the favor with a little end-of-season TLC
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Create a Colorful Colonial Library
Re-create this storybook reading room with vivid colors, DIY details, and period-inspired accents
Sunday, September 20, 2015
7 Popular House Features YOU Wish Would Go Away
Readers' Picks! The common home-design choices you would like to fall out of fashion
A Colorful Kitchen for $558
A lackluster kitchen gets a vibrant new look with updated countertops and a backsplash, plus bright blue paint
How to Work with Glass Tile
In this how-to video, This Old House tile contractor Joe Ferrante tiles a kitchen backsplash with translucent glass tile
How to Make a Concrete Fire Pit
A budget-friendly method to create one for your backyard from The Snug
Thursday, September 17, 2015
All the Presidents' Paint Colors
Whether you live in a red state or a blue one, these paint colors—all from houses of former commanders-in-chief—just might get your vote
88 Quick and Easy Decorative Upgrades
Plan out projects for a whole year with our calendar of clever design ideas for every room in the house
Tips for Getting the Most Out of Flower Bulbs
Plant now, enjoy later—our strategies will ensure a sensational show of tulips, daffodils, and other spring blooms
8 Exotic Plants That Take Up to a Decade—or More—to Bloom
Run-of-the mill garden plants bloom predictably, but these unusual species take years to produce flowers. Worth the wait? You decide...
How to Repair a Leaky Kitchen Faucet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner repair her leaky kitchen faucet
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
How to Refinish a Claw-Foot Tub
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to save an old, but elegant, cast-iron bathtub
7 New Fall-Flowering Plants
Standout new varieties of old favorites you can put in the ground and enjoy now, and for many seasons to come
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Save This Old House: Handsome Two-Story Greek Revival
This southern home on the National Register of Historic Places is primed for a forward-looking rehab
9 Old-House Trends YOU Want to Bring Back
Readers' choice! Once-popular house features TOH fans would like to see become mainstays again
How to Install a Timed Washing-Machine Valve
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a new washing-machine valve that will prevent flooding
Saturday, September 12, 2015
From Plain to Period-Perfect Back Porch
A healthy dose of Craftsman detail and a cheerful color palette give a new back porch front-and-center personality
The TOH TV Crew's Job-Site Safety Pet Peeves
Dangerous habits they spot on the job site and how to quit them
How to Install an Urban Bluestone Patio
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a bluestone patio in an urban backyard
Friday, September 11, 2015
How to Make a Salvaged-Mantel Headboard
Transform a salvage yard find into the latest addition for your sleepspace
Be a Kitchen-Storage Macgyver
Declutter your kitchen and make use of every available inch with these smart ideas from The Snug
How to Build a Custom Built-In Using Stock Shelving
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva transforms stock shelving into a custom built-in
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
What's Their Story? Cast-Iron Tub Feet
Furniture-like bathtub feet were most elaborate in the 1890s—the peak of the Victorian era
Photoshop Redo: Coloring Inside the Lines of a Folk Victorian Farmhouse
A house goes from ghostly to gorgeous with the help of three earth- and sky-toned paint palettes
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