Kate Wood
Stencil Ideas for Stair Risers
Take your staircase from ho-hum to sensational with these attractive options for stenciled risers.
7 Tips for Safely Shoveling Snow
Taking care of the snow can be hard on your health—unless you follow these tips.
Ask This Old House Studio | Workshop Wonders
A behind-the-scenes look at the Ask This Old House studio’s four trade-focused corners, each with a homey mix of tools, materials, and mementos.
Historic Paint Colors: The Best Palettes for Traditional Houses
Color trends may come and go, but some paint palettes just seem to have staying power. Consider the 10 historical color combinations showcased here for home interiors.
Open-Shelf Upgrade
Turn an awkward nook into a handsome slice of storage using shallow shelves finished with gallery rails
Better-Behaved Berries
With autumnal red fruit in split yellow pods, Oriental bittersweet is oh-so-tempting to clip. But the prolific seed-spreader is highly invasive, so consider one of these ornamentals instead
Magic Bulbs
A flower bulb is a wondrous thing, a self-contained world that holds all the nutrients it needs for its first year of growth. But too long on store shelves, and it may dry out, and a forcing vase can grow mold
Leaf Mold is Gold
Fallen leaves make one of the best soil amendments around
This Old House Hosts with the Most
Bob, Steve, and Kevin share stories and memories from their years on This Old House
The Tartans of Norm
The TOH master carpenter became a reluctant plaid ambassador when show creator Russ Morash made it Norm’s on-air signature. Below, some of his classics