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THE GOLDEN GATE GETTYS

A decorative legacy makes its way to Christie's.

ROARING BACK

City life is regaining its luster, with design as its north star.

NEW ALTITUDE

How Studio Shamshiri's elevated revamp of a midcentury house in Southern California became a dialogue with a 20th-century architectural icon.

HOW TO MAKE AN ENTRANCE

Want a more fabulous foyer? Here's some advice from the experts.

SIMPLE GARDENING BENCH

YOU CAN BUILD IT IN HALF A DAY

BUILD A GREENHOUSE EXTEND YOUR GROWING SEASON BY MONTHS!

Here in the Upper Midwest, the gardening season is short, typically May through September. By building a greenhouse, H we can harness the sun's rays to let plants thrive as early as March and extend harvest into late fall. A greenhouse is also a great place to store less hardy plants during harsh winters. Even if you live in a more temperate region, a greenhouse will create a perfect climate for plants, protecting them from temperature swings, storms and pests. We built our greenhouse from cedar, which weathers beautifully, and polycarbonate sheets, which diffuse the sunlight and give even exposure to all the plants.

MILL AND DRY LUMBER YOURSELF

TWO AFFORDABLE CHAIN SAW ATTACHMENTS MAKE IT POSSIBLE

HANDY HINTS

CLEVER SOLUTIONS FROM OUR READERS

BRING YOUR ROOF TO LIFE

Green roofs have been around since at least the time of the Vikings, who laid birch bark and sod on top of boards to keep drafts out of their homes.

TOOLS WITH HORSEPOWER

CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORK VEHICLE FOR YOUR LAND

Period style, updated ease

Annexing a pantry gives a cook space needed breathing room, while an original hutch inspires a vintage-look makeover that improves function and flow

Perking up a plain facade

A rebuilt front porch, new siding, and a roof extension with brackets give a nondescript house a big curb-appeal boost

Solid-walnut serving tray

Inspired by an antique milk crate, TOH general contractor Tom Silva and TOH host Kevin O'Connor use box joints to assemble this simple but smart-looking project

Upstairs downstairs

A 1938 house's deft redo turns the layout upside down. Now lower-level cooking and dining spots open onto outdoor spaces that are magnets for family and friends

LONG TIME COMING

After nine years of dreaming, designing-and squirreling away savings-the owners of this 1894 Victorian finally give it the functional upgrades it needed and the updates they longed for

BALMY BARBADOS

02 BEACH CLUB & SPA OFFERS THE PERFECT CARIBBEAN ESCAPE.

GOOD FLOW

An outdoor dining room in Newport Beach, California, is dinner party-ready with a built-in kitchen and modern furnishings.

ZEN ZONE

A Los Angeles architect along with an interior design team creates the ultimate at-home wellness refuge for quiet reflection and restoration.

Two-drawer nightstand

TOH DIY expert Jenn Largesse shares how to put together a sturdy bedside table using a simplified joinery technique

VINEYARD VIBES

A MODERN RUSTIC HOME ON THE PACIFIC OCEAN FINDS INSPIRATION IN NAPA.

THE GOOD LIFE

MINOTTI TAKES OUTDOOR LIVING TO A WHOLE NEW AESTHETIC.

From the TOH Job Site Safeguarding a legacy

A young family rebuilds a derelict 1890s house as a warm, welcoming home of their own, while paying equal attention to preserving an important piece of South Atlanta's past

COASTAL LIVING REDEFINED

The latest in coastal real estate and resorts

WEST MEETS EAST

CALIFORNIA BEACH HOUSE STYLE FINDS A HOME ON CAPE COD.

HAPPILY HODGEPODGE

Featuring a jovial jumble of color, pattern, new finds, and antiques, this 200-year-old-farmhouse is a testament to the joy of the mix.

Aged to Perfection

Salvaged materials and antiques aplenty help this newly built North Carolina mountain house feel like it’s been sitting pretty for centuries.

Bold Fashioned

A New York designer gives his 1895 Victorian a spirited twist on country classics with punchy patterns and whimsical winks rooted in Americana.

Talking Shop

With a move to rural Pennsylvania, an antiques-loving teacher trades chalk dust for hay bales.

RETHINK WEEKNIGHTS

Make a fresh and delicious dinner in less time than you'd need to order takeout, thanks to these reimagined takes on classic dishes.

HOW TO Change Your Life

Considering a reimagination of your own? Find insight and perspective from learning how others have faced challenging circumstances. Below we've rounded up books, shows and a podcast that can offer inspiration and motivation, as well as practical advice from an economist and author on the best way to think about problems that don't have straightforward solutions.