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How to Winterize Shrubs

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Heavy snow and other cold-weather hazards can wreak havoc on yard plantings. Here's how to help your hedges make it to spring damage-free

60-Minute Fixes

The guests are arriving any day now, but the to-do list is endless. Here are 5 simple repairs you can finish off in less than an hour, before the house starts to fill up

All About Interior Paint

The experts at This Old House help you navigate the paint aisle like a pro so that you can choose the perfect finish for your rooms

How to Replace a Kitchen Sink

Installing a new kitchen sink with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey

Easy Ways to Update Your Decor

How to use feminine colors, soft textures and hand-picked accent pieces to warm up sleek modern furniture

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Cheapskate Hall of Fame II

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Die-hard renovators will stop at nothing to save a buck—and we think that's terrific. Presenting our second annual roundup of penny-pinching advice from TOH readers... more

Smart Storage for Once-a-Year Entertaining

Smart Storage for Once-a-Year Entertaining

Hosting a big holiday meal takes a lot of extra equipment, but where to put it all? Here are 14 clever tools to help you organize and stash it away before, during—and long after—the guests descend. ... more

Best Bath Before and Afters 2009

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You submitted thousands of remodels to us. Then you voted on your favorites. Here are some of your top picks and ours... more

Choose Paint Colors With a Color Wheel

Choose Paint Colors With a Color Wheel

How to pick a complementary color scheme for your next paint job... more

Best Whole House Before and Afters 2009

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You submitted thousands of remodels to us. Then you voted on your favorites. Here are some of your top picks and ours ... more

Handsome Face-Lift for a Dated Bath

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A Craftsman-inspired redo gave this room's old layout a whole new look ... more

Best Kitchen Before and Afters 2009

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You submitted thousands of remodels to us. Then you voted on your favorites. Here are some of your top picks and ours... more

Using Tile in the Bathroom

Using Tile in the Bathroom

Whether it is the focal point or just a backdrop, tile can define zones, distinguish style, and add pizzazz... more

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"Don't leave cans of gasoline sitting around in yard tools during winter, because the fuel will absorb water, which makes motors run rough. Funnel whatever's left into your car's tank, then buy fresh gas come springtime."
— Craig Murray, owner, Liffco Power Equipment, Mineola, NY

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