
Jill Connors
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Generation NEXT Steps Up to Close the Skills Gap
This Old House launched its Generation NEXT initiative to shine a light on the urgent need for young people to enter the building trades. Here, we share high points of our work to date—and how we’re continuing the effort to close the skills gap
Jamestown Net-Zero House Reveal
As the Powers family moves into their renovated 1920s bungalow, it’s too early to tell if its energy-saving technologies and energy-producing systems will meet the net-zero ideal. But one thing’s certain: It’s great to be home. Explore our 40th-anniversary house project right here. MISSED THE REVEAL EPISODE ON PBS? You can watch it on demand right here at thisoldhouse.com
Bath Before and After: Same Size, Standout Style
A wall came down and a new layout and amenities went in, turning a two-part bath into a seamless, one-of-a-kind space
In Fine Detail | 2018 Idea House Finale
Take a tour of our 2018 Idea House, an updated bungalow that showcases next-level craftsmanship at every turn
Beach-town Bungalow | 2018 Idea House Preview
Hammers are swinging at the 2018 Idea House, where advanced materials and building techniques are creating an updated Craftsman-style house with a staycation sensibility
Newton Generation NEXT Finale: Building Memories
With a more open (storage-packed!) first floor, a new master suite, and dedicated space for visiting grandparents, this 1879 Italianate’s remodel was designed with family in mind
Before and After: Family Room-to-Kitchen Remodel
Switching locations with the family room, a rebuilt kitchen gets the free-flowing space and updated finishes its owners crave
Idea House 2017 | The Reveal
An update of a classic seaside architectural style, our Rhode Island Beach House is built for easy living, with a flexible layout that can welcome multiple generations. Read on for more information about the house and links to photo galleries
Idea House 2017 | A Day at the Rhode Island Beach House
Work is under way at our 2017 Idea House in Rhode Island, where traditional architectural features combine with modern building techniques to create a family home with a relaxed coastal sensibility
Exterior French Doors: A Buyer’s Guide
Looking for the best patio doors? The window-door hybrid has never looked—or performed—better. Here’s how to find the right ones for your house and budget.