Show Us Your Remodel!

Enter your whole house redo for a chance to land on the cover of the October issue and to win $10,000

Walk-ins Welcome for His-and-Hers Closets

Flat-pack shelving and storage pieces fast-track the DIY design-build of a couple's closets

Build a Storage Shelf for an Over-the-Door Display

A clever solution inspired by Colonial-era homes

How to Perform a Whole-House Energy Audit

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and a specialist perform a whole-house energy audit

An Outmoded Fireplace Gets an Upgrade for Under $60

A TOH editor's unlovely brick acquires a polished white finish at a fraction of plaster's cost

Steal Ideas from Our Best Yard and Garden Transformations Ever

Use our most stunning back- and front-yard makeovers to help inspire your outdoor rooms

7 Surprising Built-In Bookcase Designs

Embrace the not-your-basic bookcase with these inspirational photos and how-tos

How to Secure an Undermount Kitchen Sink

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner reattach an undermount kitchen sink to a granite countertop

Grow a Garden From Kitchen Scraps

Don't throw these eight fruits and veggies in the compost bin. Give them a new life in an indoor garden

Vacuum Cleaner Tune-Up

Some quick fixes may save you the cost of a new model

How to Compost at Home

Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada gets a lesson on the best ways to compost organic materials at home

All About Bamboo Flooring

With lustrous beauty and newfound durability that rival hardwood's, this sustainable material is now delivering a host of versatile looks

How to Select Electrical Testers

Ask This Old House lighting expert Scott Caron gives Kevin a tutorial on electrical testers to make sure you never work on live wires

14 Essentials to Prepare for a Blizzard

What to stock up on and how to prepare your home when the snow starts falling hard

Life-Changing Tips for a More Organized Home

Learn what the experts do when it comes to keeping their homes in order

How to Build a Storage Bench

In the workshop, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor build a storage bench for an entryway

Upsized and Unified Master Bath with Period Style

A spare bedroom turned dressing area offers a spot for a new master bath with an old-house vibe

12 Deadliest Garden Plants

Some plants you prize for their ornamental beauty could be toxic killers

How to Beef Up Attic Insulation

Cost-effective way to save energy with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva

How to Repair a Broken Stone Walkway

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner repair a cracked stone walkway

From Blah Lawn to Backyard Rose Garden Paradise

On the way to swapping turf for cottage-style plantings, this self-taught gardener discovered a passion for her new pastime

39 Crown Molding Design Ideas

Steal these ceiling trim looks to take your rooms from average to outstanding

How to Install a Rain Gutter

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a rain gutter, downspout, and rain barrel

Design Details Make the Difference

They're key to turning a house into a home that's uniquely yours, as interior designer Steven Gambrel demonstrates in his first book

Six Fast Fixes for January

Get ahead of household problems for the new year with these easy upgrades