How to Maintain a Lawn Organically
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows an environmentally safe way to grow a greener, healthier lawn
All About Wood Windows
Whether you're looking for new units to outfit an addition or replacements for your existing windows, the experts at This Old House sort through the options to simplify your search
How to Build a Trash Shed
Create an outdoor waste and recycling shed with flip-open lids and easy-access bifold doors
10 Uses for Foam Packing Peanuts
Sure, you can keep the little polystyrene squiggles around for boxing up breakables—or you can put them to use in these innovative ways
How to Build a Dog Gate
A solid-wood DIY gate is a practical upgrade for the well-trained dog—and your home's decor
How to Build a Timber Retaining Wall
This Old House landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows how to construct a wood-timber retaining wall to create a play area.
Best Whole House Before and Afters
Last year you submitted thousands of remodels to us. Then you voted on your favorites. Check out your top picks—and ours—as you get ready to enter this year's Reader Remodel Contest
How to Add a Lively Wall Pattern with Stamps
Craft foam, wood scraps, and two shades of paint turn child's play into wall art
All About Entry Sets
Get a lock on style—and your belongings. This Old House's experts help you pick an entry set that suits your taste and budget without compromising your safety
How To Install Belgian Block Driveway Edging
Adding a neat row of Belgian block stones to each side of an asphalt driveway will boost its curb appeal while also providing a clear visual aid as you back out or pull in
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
How to Build a Compost Bin
Want to hide your scrap heap? Shelter it in a structure made from weather-resistant cedar—or pick up a ready-made option
Standout Switch Plates
Small they may be, but these covers are an easy way to add some decorative zing to any room. Check out our choice picks here
Photoshop Redo: How to Rework a Ranch
Adding front and side porches and changing the roofline give a basic box a lot more appeal
How to Install a New Toilet Flange
Curing a wobbly toilet—once and for all—with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey
A Small Remodel to Create All the Right Rooms
At TOH TV's latest project house, minor floor plan tweaks and a modest addition gave a family of four new places to gather, play, and spend quiet time.
Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010
As the housing market stabilizes, now's the time to find masterfully crafted homes in communities that truly appreciate them
Fireplace Inserts
Adding an insert is a smart investment that's pure win-win—it'll keep you warm and slash your heating bills all at once
Create a Melting-Pot Living Room
In this lively gathering spot, elements from far-flung cultures blend harmoniously. Here's how to duplicate the global effect in your home
A Detail-Oriented Renovation and Addition
A passionate weekend woodworker expands and renews a historic 1830s house with miles of hand-applied moldings
