Advice on easy upgrades for your home, including landscaping and ideas for your kitchen and bathroom

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5 Creative Reuse Ideas

Breathe new life into old things around your house with these alternate uses… more

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Kitchen-Counter Upgrade

by Natlie Rodriguez and Sal Vaglica

Transform your kitchen with budget-consicous improvements that'll boost your home's wow factor—and its value…more

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Best New Products for Easy Upgrades

by Alex Quevedo

At the International Builders' Show this year, we found these clever ways to spruce up your house that won't cost a lot of time and money…more

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How to make a Doorknob Coatrack
How to make a Doorknob Coatrack

Mount salvaged metal knobs on a vintage trim board, and hang the piece on the wall to bring order to a cluttered front entry

How to Insulate a Window with Sash Weights
How to Insulate a Window with Sash Weights

In this how-to video, keep out the cold with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva

How to Revitalize a Lawn
How to Revitalize a Lawn

In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook saves an old lawn

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How to Patch Drywall

In this how-to video, learn to patch holes with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva

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New Alternative for Wood Outdoor Structures

It's durable, low-maintenance, and stylish enough to trick even the staunchest traditionalist

How to Upgrade Outlets to GFCI

Is your wiring more than 20 years old? Consider this safety upgrade

How to Replicate an Existing Plaster Crown Molding Profile

Get custom crown for only $2 per linear foot

50 Nifty Tricks for Big DIY Savings

The best why-didn't-I-think-of-that ideas for shrinking your household expenses

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