How to Get the Best Curb Appeal on the Block
Easy front entry upgrades, fresh paint, and simple plantings can make your home's exterior the envy of the neighborhood
A Bright Attic Suite for $2,620
A dingy, makeshift bedroom and bath becomes a cheery retreat with custom built-ins—for less than the cost of a new set of furniture
A 1930s Shared Bath Gets a Revamp
A few more square feet and a new alcove add charm and breathing room to this Deco-inspired space
Read This Before You Paint
Before you pick up a paintbrush, check out This Old House's expert guide to the best products, tools, and techniques for putting color on your walls
House Parts You Didn't Know Had a Name
TOH helps you identify all those architectural "thingamajigs" and "whadya-call-its" you find around the house
A Charming Kitchen Revamp for $1,527
Refaced cabinets and a handful of inexpensive finishing touches, like new hardware and a resurfaced countertop, update an inefficient and claustrophobic space
Secrets to Great Curb Appeal
An eye-catching exterior is the sum of many parts. Here are six makeovers that show how combining small upgrades can create a handsome facade on any budget
A Home With a Lot of Heart
A couple turns their new house and its renovation into a living symbol of their love for each other
The $967 Kitchen Remodel
Warm brown paint, glass mosaic tile, and fresh fixtures update a drab old kitchen
Sitting Pretty With Window Seats
11 inspiring window seat designs and ideas provide a place to perch or relax (even snooze) and add style to any room in the house, often with the bonus of built-in storage