Entryway & Mudroom How To & DIY

Improve the value of your home by discovering our entryway & mudroom step-by-step tips & ideas.

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How to Build a Boot Cleaning Station

You can build this handy boot station in an hour or two with just a few tools and some lumber. Leave it outside, or park it in your mudroom.
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How to Repaint a Rusty Metal Hand Rail

Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner clean up and repaint a rusty metal railing.
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How To Build a Mudroom Bench

Learn how to build a stylish mudroom bench with our step-by-step guide. This DIY project will add storage and seating to your home.
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How to Make a Concrete Umbrella Stand

This easy-to-do storage project from our #DIYDARE challenge shows you how to make a colorful, concrete umbrella stand for your entryway.
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9 Smart Mudroom Ideas

Simple mudroom designs for the whole family to store—and easily reach—outerwear essentials.
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Life-Changing Tips for a More Organized Home

From your entryway to your bathroom to your bedroom, this guide presents over 30 tips from experts on how to keep your home organized.
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How To Build a Boot Stand

Tidy up and protect your floors with this DIY boot stand made from balusters.
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How To Install a Fiberglass Entry Door

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to upgrade an entryway with a brand-new, low-maintenance, energy-efficient door.
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Entryway Benches

Whether you have a full-on mudroom or want to dedicate a section of wall to act as one, a seat with storage is a by-the-door essential
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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
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How to Build a Wall-Mounted Coatrack

No room for an entryway closet? No problem. Keep outerwear organized with this simple-to-build piece
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Everything You Need to Know About Wainscoting

Dress up your plain-Jane walls with stylish trim that also guards against scuffs and scratches. This Old House helps you get the look you want at a price you can afford.
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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.
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How to Replace a Door Threshold

How to put your exterior entryway back on solid footing.