This Old House Archives

Improve the look and function of your home without spending an arm and a leg

Steal ideas from these amazing home office spaces and watch the good grades roll in this semester

Upgrading your kitchen needn't cost a fortune. See how painted cabinets, stylish task lighting,...

The 1911 rowhouse was an eclectic blend of architectural details from the start. Now opened up...

Bumping out provided more light and flow, plus room to gather. Lots of white paint and warm wood...

Top-notch furniture and accessories for the ultimate homework area

Faux paneling crafted from stock trim adds character to a budget master bedroom redo

The TOH TV team heads north to renovate a pre-Revolutionary War home in Bedford, Massachusetts....

Period fixtures and finishes give this DIY bath redo its been-there-forever appearance

Create a rich plant basin to collect and filter storm-water runoff from gutters

A cedar fence featuring square lattice and chunky posts creates a decorative yard accent that'll...

Stock trim arranged to mimic paneling adds character to a bland master bedroom without breaking...

A rag and a bit of primer can give plain wood the whitewashed look of driftwood

Period-appropriate fixtures and elegant accessories make this bathing spot as beautiful as it is...

We consulted with closet-design pros from across the country to learn the secrets to creating the...

10 tips on how to rake in the big bucks when you put your old stuff out to sell

How to use stock materials and a cabinet to build a nifty workstation

TOH landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to get a beautiful, maintenance-free lawn using a...

Create homework areas for your kids that'll encourage focus and organization and help them...

Here's what you should do if a storm watch or warning is issued where you live

Different strands for different fans? These two both qualify as green, but they differ in look,...

Whether lighting your workspace or bedside, these vintage-look swiveling 
and height-adjustable...

A bold new approach to the garage and a clever trim treatment boost character

They cut a convincing period profile while standing ready to hose down shampooed heads, pets&...

TOH TV heads to Barrington, Rhode Island, to restore a forlorn house with oceanfront views

The latest lithium-ion battery tech transforms 18-volt circular saws from timid trim toys to full...

TOH TV heads to Rhode Island to restore a forlorn beach house with oceanfront views

It took the sharp eyes of Tom Silva—and a crack duo of architectural-history detectives—to...

A blue finish adds fresh flair to traditional cabinets in a high-performing space that's a...

How seven gorgeous gardens were designed to filter and divert rain runoff and protect the...

Here's another round-up of wild products to help you care for your furry, feathered, and finned...