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Hosts With The Most

Bob, Steve, and Kevin share stories and memories from their years on This Old House

Main Street Event

Our 2019 Idea House steps back in time with the total overhaul of a circa-1840 Greek Revival that’s a well-loved fixture in a historical Connecticut downtown

The Brookline Mid-century Modern House Geometry Lessons

A simple gray box built in the 1950s transforms into a stunning, spacious home for a young family, thanks to a pair of six-sided additions and plenty of clean-lined finishes inside

Sophisticated Sanctuary

A remodeled master bath takes inspiration from classic luxury-hotel style

From No Character To Classic

A boxy brick house from 1950 gets a timeless redesign

Different Strokes

An outdoor room’s beadboard walls become extra eye-catching when painted with random-width stripes

Better Than Ever

A 109-year-old house grows into its own, gaining living space and creature comforts while honoring its heritage

Play It Again, Alexa

Streaming services have taken the music industry by storm. If you’re just wading in, here’s how to choose the perfect setup for your home

How Safe Is Your Home's Wiring?

Your home and family may be vulnerable to easily preventable dangers. Read on for ways to protect them.

Dress Up The Woodwork

It’s a period scheme that feels fresh today: plain walls, eye-catching trim

How New Technologies And Materials Have Transformed Home Renovation!

Cordless tools, wireless-control systems, engineered beams, fiber-cement siding—we look at some of the innovative tools, building materials, and technologies that have revolutionized remodeling over the last four decades

TLC For Wood Patio Furniture

Even though outdoor furniture is typically made of resilient hardwoods or naturally rot-resistant softwoods, it’s not immune to the elements. Here’s how to keep your deck or patio set in top form.

House Proud

The circa-1860 Italianate had seen better days—until a master carpenter lavished his skills on the place, turning it into a forever home for him and his wife

How Safe Is Your Home's Wiring?

Your home and family may be vulnerable to easily preventable dangers. Read on for ways to protect them.

Small But Mighty

As the Powers family moves into their renovated 1920s bungalow, it’s too early to tell if its energy-saving technologies and energy-producing systems will meet the net-zero ideal. But one thing’s certain: It’s great to be home

Stepping Up

This Old House launched its Generation NEXT initiative to shine a light on the urgent need for young people to enter the building trades. Here, we share high points of our work to date—and how we’re continuing the effort to close the skills gap.

Rustic Headboard

Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor turn a sheet of plywood and some rough-sawn boards into a unique piece of bedroom furniture

The Tao Of Toh

Lessons in life, and building, from 40 years of home renovations

Inspired Inventions

Presenting the finest in new materials and mechanical systems for construction and remodeling projects

An Artful Approach

The whimsical handiwork of a couple of artistic green thumbs enlivens their shady acre of Wisconsin woodland

Phoenix Rising

Civic-minded homeowners help resurrect a 1903 house in the heart of downtown, enlivening it with color and pattern to spare.

What's Your Paint Personality?

Sunny yellows, soothing blues, revved-up reds...every color has an innate character. That may be why the hues we’re most at home with reflect traits of our own. Want to know more? Take our paint-color quiz to find shades that will suit.

Winning The Turf Wars

Start growing a lusher, healthier, less-weedy lawn with these smart strategies.

Closet Envy

Neat and tidy shelves, bins, and boxes all in a row… If only every wardrobe were so orderly and calm. They can be! Read on for ways to carve out closet storage that tames the chaos.

Built To Last

This Old House lends a hand on the renovation of an 1840s “single house” in Charleston, South Carolina, with the goal of preserving its unique character while creating a comfortable family home.

A Farmhouse For The Future

A fresh take on a traditional style, our 2016 Idea House combines classic charm with 21st-century sustainability.

Green & Serene

Sculptural shrubs, verdant groundcovers, and dappled sunlight create the magic in this water-thrifty landscape.

Saving Grace

A dilapidated 1927 house regains its serene period spirit, thanks to a meticulous DIY renovation

Building Memories

With a more open (storage-packed!) first floor, a new master suite, and dedicated space for visiting grandparents, this 1879 Italianate’s remodel was designed with family in mind

Mid-Century Mastery

A free-flowing 1959 house with a lofty interior rises to the next level in the hands of two detail-obsessed owners.