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prep your kitchen for thanksgiving
How to Survive the Holidays With Your Kitchen—and Sanity—Intact
If hosting the whole family on the holidays makes your sanity go down the drain with the leftover gravy, follow these foolproof tips on getting your home in tip-top shape for a happy and stress-free Turkey Day. Read more		  
Smart Storage for Once-a-Year Entertaining
Smart Storage for Once-a-Year Entertaining
 
eight sizzling cooktops
9 Contraptions to Cook a Turkey
 
spruce up the fireplace
The Best New Ranges

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Prep for Guests
paint a room   make a vintage doorknob coatrack   shellack woodwork   Build a Radiator Cover   Install a Dishwasher
How to Paint a Room
Give your interior a new personality in just one weekend		   How To Make A Doorknob Coatrack
Use vintage doorknobs and salvaged trim to make a showpiece coatrack in less than two hours		   Shellack the Woodwork
Spot repairs on woodwork are easy when the finish is shellac		   Build a Radiator Cover
With a few easy steps, your radiator can look as hot as it feels 		  Install a Dishwasher
A new dishwasher in 10 easy steps
 
repair squeaky floors   stovetop fire safety   spruce up the fireplace   Remove Stains from Countertops   spruce up the fireplace
How to Repair Squeaky Floors Through Carpeting
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva silences a carpeted squeaky floor		   Stovetop Fire Safety
Thanksgiving is the peak day of the year for kitchen fires. Learn how to protect yourself, your guests, and your property during the bustling holiday season 		  Spruce Up the Fireplace
Here's how you can make your home more comfortable, attractive, and safe		   Remove Stains from Countertops
How to remove a stain from a stone countertop 		  Entertaining in Small Spaces
A dozen products that will help you make the most of your low square footage

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Emergency Holiday Fixes
twelve holiday quick fixes   Repair a Garbage Disposer   Troubleshoot Faucets and Drains   Fix a Running Toilet   More Quick Fixes
12 Holiday Quick Fixes
Make sure your home is in tip-top shape before the family descends		   Repair a Garbage Disposer
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to fix a badly jammed garbage disposer		   Troubleshoot Faucets and Drains
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey fixes a faulty faucet and replaces a leaky drainpipe		   Fix a Running Toilet
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey halts a running toilet		   More Quick Fixes
Lightning-fast repairs you can get done in no time

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Thanksgiving Design Inspiration
Our Favorite Dining Areas Ever   Cook the Best Turkey   Create a Wet Bar   eight sizzling cooktops   View the Games in Style
Our Favorite Dining Areas Ever
Where would we most like to pull up a seat and sup with loved ones? Our choices may surprise—and delight—you		   Cook the Best Turkey
From the high-tech to the high-speed, find the right built-in oven for you 		  Create a Wet Bar
These built-ins are popping up in more and more homeowners' remodels, whether as a fully equipped kitchen in miniature or just a niche carved out for bottles and glassware		   Eight Sizzling Cooktops
From induction to automatic sensors to new colors, find out about the hottest trends in cooktops		   View the Games in Style
Get your home in top condition for the sports season with these ideas on media room designs and products



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