Natalie Rodriguez
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