Entryway & Mudroom How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our entryway & mudroom step-by-step tips & ideas.
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How to Build a Boot Cleaning Station
You can build this handy boot station with just a few essential tools and some lumber. Park it right outside your door, so you can effortlessly scrape off any muck and snow on your shoes all fall and winter. This simple DIY project only takes an hour to complete, plus no more tracking dirt into the house. Win-win!
How to Repaint a Rusty Metal Hand Rail
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner clean up and repaint a rusty metal railing.
How to Build a Simple Mudroom Bench
In just a few hours, Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor turn a single sheet of MDF into a piece of furniture that provides both storage and seating.
Paint a Graphic Pattern on Your Floor
Use an oversize geometric pattern to give a traditional entry a lively boost
4 Small Upgrades That'll Clean Your House for You
Yep, you read that correctly. Make these changes at your entry to stop dirt from ever entering your home in the first place
Before and After: Mudroom Chaos Controlled
A high-energy family creates an orderly flight path for kids, dogs, and friends who come and go via the back door. Here's a look at the "Before" photo
How to Make a Concrete Umbrella Stand
This warmed-up, splashy storage project from our #DIYDARE challenge will have you smiling in the rain
9 Smart Mudroom Ideas
Simple mudroom designs for the whole family to store—and easily reach—outerwear essentials.
Life-Changing Tips for a More Organized Home
Learn the house organization ideas experts use to keep their homes in order
Create an Entry Bench With Pipe Fittings
Make a simple, sturdy seat with industrial beauty
How to Build a Boot Stand
Tidy up and protect your floors with this boot stand made from balusters
How to Build a Shutter Mirror
Steal a glance as you dash out the door or stash a reminder note with this handy entryway accessory
How to Install a Fiberglass Entry Door
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to upgrade an entryway with a brand-new, low-maintenance, energy-efficient door
Entryway Benches
Whether you have a full-on mudroom or want to dedicate a section of wall to act as one, a seat with storage is a by-the-door essential
How to Turn a Salvaged Column Into a Coat Tree
Reclaimed posts with fluted channels or curvy turnings can find new life as a decorative interior accent
6 Tips on Shopping for Beadboard
Nothing adds character to a room faster than beadboard. Here's how to choose the right material for your space.
How to Build a Wall-Mounted Coatrack
No room for an entryway closet? No problem. Keep outerwear organized with this simple-to-build piece
All About Wainscoting
Dress up your plain-Jane walls with stylish trim that also guards against scuffs and scratches. This Old House helps you get the look you want at a price you can afford.
How to Build a Mudroom Bench
Create a built-in place for coats and storage, with a seat to perch on while you tie your shoes
How to Build a Tub-Foot Umbrella Stand
Repurpose vintage claw-foot tub supports in your house as bookends, lamp bases, and more
How to Replace a Door Threshold
How to put your exterior entryway back on solid footing.