Entryways & Mudrooms
Maximize your mudroom with DIY projects, layout ideas, and storage solutions to bring order to your entryway.
How to Spot Point a Brick Floor
When masons point brick, they need to wet the brick to make sure it doesn’t pull too much of the moisture out of the mortar. When that doesn’t happen, the mortar becomes crumbly and dry. When a homeowner’s breezeway brick floor mortar started to crumble, he called the team at Ask This Old House for help. Mason Mark McCullough knew just how to solve it.
All About Porticos
Those roofs and columns over front doorways aren’t just small porches—they’re porticos. And chances are, you’ve seen them on a wide variety of homes. Learn more about how they originated, what purposes they serve, and how much they cost.
Build It | Mudroom Cubbies
General contractor Tom Silva is as good at building furniture and cabinets as he is at building homes. With the help of host Kevin O’Connor, the two build a set of mudroom cubbies with a modular design.
How to Build a Mudroom Bench from Reclaimed Lumber
The architect at the Glen Ridge, NJ project house designed a custom built-in bench and our builder decided to make it out of reclaimed lumber from the framing. Tom Silva and Zack Dettmore team up to build the unit.
6 Helpful Storage Ideas for Your Mudroom
To tackle your organization and storage needs, read this guide for ideas that will help you make the most of your mudroom.
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How to Repair Flagstone Steps
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner repair the flagstone steps in their entryway.
How to Build a Boot Cleaning Station
You can build this handy boot station in an hour or two with just a few tools and some lumber. Leave it outside, or park it in your mudroom.
How To Install an Awning on a House for a Fresh Look
Carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner install an awning over the entry door to their brand-new kitchen step by step.
3-Room Remodels That Transform the Home
Exploring three beautiful room remodels to show you how far your budget, style, and DIY skills can go to transform a space, with This Old House DIY Expert & House One’s Jenn Largesse.
A Comprehensive Guide to Entryways and Mudrooms
Mudrooms are spaces where residents can shrug off their backpacks and remove their footwear before entering other parts of the home.
Doormat Roundup | Refresh Your Entry
Swapping in a new doormat is a simple way to extend a warmer welcome. These designs have the bonus of matching classic American house styles.
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.
Behind the Scenes: Jamestown mudroom
A narrow corridor is pressed into service at the Net-Zero house
How To Build a Mudroom Bench
Learn how to build a stylish mudroom bench with our step-by-step guide. This DIY project will add storage and seating to your home.
Mudroom Area for $388
A handsome DIY bench seat flanked by storage cabinets creates a stylish drop spot for a busy family
An Organized Mudroom: The Ultimate Home Upgrade for Back-to-School Season
Create a well-planned drop spot to reduce clutter in living spaces with this guide on organizing mudrooms.
Laundry Room - Potting Room Combination
These work spaces have a lot in common. Gardeners can make the most of a single room with a few tweaks
Idea House 2017 | Multi-Tasking Mudroom/Laundry
See how the combination laundry, mudroom and pet-washing station at the TOH 2017 Idea House perfectly combines efficiency and style.
Mudroom Makeover for $95
A custom-built bench and plenty of hooks squeeze every bit of storage out of a tight space
How to Make a Concrete Umbrella Stand
This easy-to-do storage project from our #DIYDARE challenge shows you how to make a colorful, concrete umbrella stand for your entryway.
9 Smart Mudroom Ideas
Simple mudroom designs for the whole family to store—and easily reach—outerwear essentials.
Cozy Cottage Entry for $177
Board-and-batten wainscot and carefully placed hardware give a fresh new look—and purpose—to a formerly nondescript space
How to Build a Wall Cubby Shelf
Use our how-to guide to build a wall cubby shelf and tidy up your cluttered entryways, hallways, and other spaces in your home.
Life-Changing Tips for a More Organized Home
From your entryway to your bathroom to your bedroom, this guide presents over 30 tips from experts on how to keep your home organized.
How To Build a Boot Stand
Tidy up and protect your floors with this DIY boot stand made from balusters.
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
How to Build a Wall-Mounted Coatrack
No room for an entryway closet? No problem. Keep outerwear organized with this simple-to-build piece
How to Plan a Dog Cleaning Station In Your Garage Or Mudroom
A dedicated washing area for your pet friends makes bath time a breeze. This step-by-step guide walks you through how to build your own.
10 Hard-Working Rooms That Make Life Easier
Packed with clever built-ins and space-maximizing storage, these high-functioning rooms offer great ideas for streamlining your home.
Make a Mudroom That Works for You
7 versatile drop-spots for coats, bags, and shoes, each packed with space-saving and clutter-busting ideas to help tidy up your entry
