This Old House Archives

If all your kids' gear has obscured your grown-up sense of style, reclaim your space—and...

You don't have to send Mom off to the spa to give her a relaxing Mother's Day. Bring home the...

Bold paint is an quick and affordable way to refresh any tired space

The question is why? After all, they're within reach—right in your kitchen cupboard.

Our room-by-room guide will have you breathing easier in no time

Spruce up your patch of green with affordable finds and easy DIY projects. Here, the editors of...

The 1921 house was abandoned, foreclosed on, and in a sorry state. But this DIYer figured he...

You could see daylight through the brick walls, the ceiling was crumbling, and the place had...

Long on life span and short on fuss, these man-made boards never splinter, rot, or need staining....

This Old House decodes the differences between the various types of stain so that you can get the...

Clue your customers in to the Cash for Appliance Clunkers program

A new evaluation tool looks at more than just green building materials when deciding if a house...

A simple fan and flow meter, mounted in an exterior door frame, is the most valued tool in...

The Federal Weatherization Stimulus Package Programs seem to be off to a rough start

Fresh fabrics and pieces with patina create a new classic interior

Tall panels built from stock parts (and a hand-me-down chandelier) dress up a plain-Jane dining...

Use our step-by-step project planner to map out a season of fun and functional do-it-yourself...

An entry garden ties your house into the landscape and welcomes you home each day

Choose from basic, slimmed-down designs to stocky, trimmed-to perfection masterpieces

More about the one tool window cleaners can't live without

The benefits of vegetable gardening go way beyond cutting food costs. Here's a guide to planning,...

Milk-crates under the water heater and a shower head by the electrical panel? Check out the...

Put together a graceful arched structure for your yard or opt for a premade one

Hooks for leashes, a dressed-up bag dispenser, and a toy shelf keep dog-walking supplies close at...

You don't have to like doing it, but you can at least love the result of a truly good window...

Armed with the right tools and techniques, you can easily unplug stopped-up drains without having...

Upgrading an old radiator heating system with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard...

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to run radiant-heat tubing under a new...

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how radiant heat is installed...

Turn smooth, flat stones into a whimsical outdoor accent of your own design

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shares tips for installing new...

A lookbook of our most popular upgrades

7 versatile drop-spots for coats, bags, and shoes, each packed with space-saving and clutter...

Starting April 22, 2010, all contractors are required to take an EPA-sanctioned 8-hour class to...

February was a good month for home sales—finally!

TOH editor Scott Omelianuk recounts how his big plans for a swath of lakeside greenery got the...

During an energy audit in a home weatherization, once the house is prepared it's time to turn on...

When it comes to cabinet hardware, sometimes bigger is better. These hardworking handles will add...

A color update and period-style touches give an 1880s house even more charm

When doing an energy audit in preparation for weatherizing a home, you have to seal cracks and...

A careful, detail-oriented redo pumped up a kitchen's traditional style and ...

While you're out looking for the most affordable DIY projects, there are people out there who are...

TOH TV is is heading west—to Los Angeles, California, where the crew will work on its next...

Before you throw up your hands at the cost of homeownership, add up all the ways it pays off on...

Lots of the tools used in weatherization work are common to contracting work, but some are...

The business of making existing houses more energy efficient is a growth industry for contractors