Tips and projects to help you save money on remodeling and home improvement, as well as heating and cooling, electric, and water bills
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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
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by the editors of This Old House
For small change you can make some big impact on the curb appeal of your home. The editors of This Old House show you how…more
by the editors at This Old House
Invest a little cash and get a big improvement in how your home looks and feels. The editors of This Old House give you their top tips…more
How to transform your kitchen with a paintbrush.
Professional painter John Dee shows how to give dark cupboards the glossy, smooth look of factory-finish cabinets without having to order new doors
In this how-to video, This Old House tile contractor Joe Ferrante replaces cracked ceramic tile
In this how-to video, This Old House painting contractor Jim Clark preps old aluminum siding for a fresh coat of paint
In this market, buying a foreclosure can mean helping a neighborhood to survive. Here's what to look out for if you're considering it
You'll never wrestle with a long cord again after you learn this neat trick
Our advice for conserving water, time, and money on your yard and garden
Routing grooves in door bottoms and jambs isn't your cup of tea? No time left before winter winds start blowing? Consider the barbless silicone weatherstripping from Resources Conservation
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November 2009
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