How to Build a Cedar Ice Chest
Make a handsome cedar ice chest cooler to update a backyard essential.
The Arlington Italianate House: Before
An 1872 house in a historic town will get an updated and expanded floor plan
How to Build a Picnic Table and Benches
We asked TOH fans about picnic tables, and they asked us for an update to the park-variety A-frame. Here's our answer.
How to Build an Address Plaque Post
One lucky reader teamed up with This Old House's general contractor on an eye-catching way to hang an address sign
Jersey Shore Rebuilds: Before
Six months after Superstorm Sandy, the TOH TV crew visits the New Jersey Shore for an eight-part special series. Episodes premiere October 3 on PBS
How to Build a Rolling Grill Table
Use cedar boards and lawn-mower wheels to make a portable food cart
The Essex TV House: Elegant and Accessible
At the current This Old House TV project, a modest cottage is reimagined as an in-laws' quarters that will keep its occupants comfortable for years to come
How to Build a Fold-Down Murphy Bar
Use cedar lumber and a doweling jig to create an outdoor piece that can handle its share of liquor.
How to Build a Decorative Driveway Marker
Stock lumber and some creative cutting yield a charming new landmark