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

3 Wonderful DIYs for Weathered Furniture

Give wood furniture the look of a timeworn treasure

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

Entry Closet Turned Mini Mudroom

A smart upgrade to transform a cluttered closet from The Snug

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

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

How to Install an Outdoor Electrical Outlet

Bringing power to a deck with electrician Keith Diemer

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

5 Things to Clean Now

Smart ways to tackle these chores before summer ends

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...

What's Their Story? Kitchen Sinks

Learn the history of these sinks that used to take center stage

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

Hot-and-Cold Faucet for Outdoor Tasks

Advice on how to install a frostproof outdoor faucet

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

Make a Mason Jar Herb Garden

How to grow fresh herbs in this DIY container from The Snug

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 Keep Track of Paint Colors

A trick to save chips for future reference from The Snug

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