Jenn Largesse
This Old House DIY Expert & Editor, House One
As the daughter of a carpenter and an English teacher, Jenn has been honing her love for woodworking and writing her entire life. After nearly a decade as a writer and producer for This Old House, she bought her first home in rural New England and launched her blog, Build Basic. Since then Jenn has also rejoined the This Old House family as the editor of House One, and now their in-house DIY Expert sharing easy woodworking and home improvement projects.
How to Build a Modern Tripod Lamp
House One editor and This Old House DIY expert Jenn Largesse shares how to build a sleek three-legged lamp from stock parts and basic tools.
How to Build a Shishkaball Ball-Drop Game
TOH's Team Saturday shows you how to entertain friends with a yard-size version of this ball-drop game, made from wire fencing and plant stakes.
How to Build a Ladder Golf Game Set
Entertain your guests with this game of wood rungs that catch golf ball bolas.
How to Build a DIY Nightstand
This Old House DIY expert and House One editor Jenn Largesse shares how to put together a sturdy bedside table using a simplified joinery technique.
How to Build a DIY Deck Lounger
House One editor and DIY expert Jenn Largesse shows how to build a weatherproof lounge chair from composite deck boards.
How to Make a Kubb Game Set
With a little more than a 4x4 post and a bunch of dowels, learn how to make this classic Swedish lawn game.
How to Build a Grilling Station
Create extra storage and work surface from garden accessories and sheet metal.
How to Build a Pipe Ball Lawn Game
Learn how to cut and connect drainpipe into a rack for a simple but challenging ball-toss lawn game.
How to Build a Pergola
Bring shade and style to any backyard with a pergola kit. Here’s how to assemble it.
How to Build DIY Trough Shelves
A trough shelf is an excellent place to store extra paint cans and supplies in your garage or workshop. Want to build your own? Watch as House One editor and DIY expert Jenn Largesse demonstrates how to build a trough shelf.