John Casey
How to Build a Spindle Headboard
It only looks tough to build. This easy-to-customize piece will give your bed an instant lift
How to Build a Butcher-Block Island
Combine iron threaded pipe and butcher block to create a kitchen centerpiece.
The Arlington Italianate House: Before
An 1872 house in a historic town will get an updated and expanded floor plan
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