Detail Work for a Towered Italianate

A period-sensitive redo highlights the original woodwork—and charm—of a unique 1850s house

Vintage Revival for a Victorian Bath

Original details inspire a retro refresher

How to Replace a Vessel Sink with a Self-Rimming Sink

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Atlanta to help a homeowner switch out one sink for another

10 Uses for Wine Bottles

Spare yourself hefty recycling bins and repurpose wine bottles with these ideas

DIY Gifts for Dogs

Make your pooch feel special with one of these hand-crafted treats

How to Install a Motion-Activated Security Light

Ask This Old House Master Electrician Scott Caron installs a light above a garage to illuminate a dark driveway

Stop Rot in a Tree Trunk Hole

Roger Cook gives advice on what to do with tree-trunk holes that show decay

11 Common Holiday Hazards and How to Avoid Them

Keep the "happy" in "happy holidays" by making sure your don't fall victim to these common (but preventable) Christmas dangers

The Case for Moody Neutrals

Deep, rich, mercurial colors flatter whatever is set in front of them, as interior designer Barbara Westbrook details in her new book

How to Make Your Doors Draft-Free with Weatherstripping

Use weatherstripping to fill the cracks around your doors

How to Install a No-Sweat Backsplash

Use a peel-and-stick tile mat instead of messing with thinset and a trowel

Create a Colorful Holiday Hearth

Cozy up a fireside seating area with seasonal trimmings and vintage-look accents from our Wayfair.com shop

Editors' Video Picks: Power-Tool Safety Tips

Watch and take notes on staying safe during projects

6 Design Tips for Better-Lit Rooms

How to make your rooms cheery and bright even in the dead of winter

Tips for Talking with Your Plumber

A pro's advice on how to help your tradesperson help you

How to Restore Terrazzo Floors

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor heads to Del Ray Beach, Florida, to restore terrazzo floors

How to Stencil An Accent Wall

A bold pattern on just one wall can anchor focal-point furniture

Home Inspection Nightmares XXXIII

Perilous deck supports, chickens on the loose, and other curious findings made by home inspectors, from The ASHI Reporter

13 Gifts That Give Back

Support a good cause and check off your holiday gift list with these unique home accessories

'50s Glam: 9 Bar Carts for Chic Entertaining

Retro rollers offer up stylish storage for libations and their accoutrements

Most Watched Plumbing Videos with Richard Trethewey

The top plumbing and heating how-to videos of 2015

Color of the Month, December 2015: Pastel Parchment

A timeless color choice with a hint of blush

Add Stacked Corner Shelves

How to hang budget-friendly, space-smart storage on our sister site The Snug

How to Choose and Use a Snowblower

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares tips for safely clearing snow from driveways and walkways

7 Storage Solutions for the Mudroom-less

Easy add-ons for those without this catchall room

Craziest Homeowner Holiday Disaster Stories II

From silly to downright scary, TOH readers chime in for the second year with their craziest Yuletide tales

How to Avoid Rookie Plumbing Mistakes

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates some common plumbing mistakes and how to avoid them

100 DIY Upgrades for Under $100

Invest a little cash and get a big improvement in how your home looks and feels. The editors of This Old House give you their top tips