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SAVE THIS OLD HOUSE

SAVE THIS OLD HOUSE

Save energy, save money? Maybe...

Reducing energy use is always a good thing. But not every energy-conserving strategy is guaranteed to reduce your overall costs. We take a look at some common misconceptions.

Queen for a New Day

This Old House takes on a timeworn but beautifully crafted Queen Anne, adding on, opening up, and piecing back together the details that make it special

Just Right

Not too big, not too small, a 1920 Cape Cod–style cottage proves a perfect fit for a design-minded homeowner with the vision to tailor it to her needs

Before + after Light touch

One family’s goal in renovating their formerly dark, closed-off galley-style kitchen? Open up and let the sun shine in

Same space, new function

With upgraded fixtures and finishes, a once-bland master bath gains storage and serenity—without the need for any additional square footage

Tucked away

A quest for privacy—and a flair for collecting—takes a California homeowner on a 14-year journey to turn a blank-slate backyard into a lush, layered getaway

Hillside Paradise

Decades in the making, this terraced garden offers 360 degrees of color, while providing layers of privacy from nearby neighbors and a lush habitat for visiting wildlife.

Refresher course

A gathering space weighed down by dark paneling and a drop ceiling gets lightened up in a two-phase remodel

Making a House Their Own

A young couple tackle the project of a lifetime, showing what’s possible when you’ve got DIY skills, a go-for-it attitude, and stamina to spare

Fit for Generations to Come

Built-in 1891, the gracious Shingle-style house had welcomed more than a century of family gatherings. Revived and improved during a nine-month renovation documented by TOH TV, it stands ready for its current owners to add their own chapter to its history

Period Pieces

The house had a pre–Civil War core, a Depression-era add-on, a 1940s porch, and a three-story addition from the 1970s. It took a growing family—and its visionary matriarch—to turn it into a cohesive whole.

Adding Up

TOH TV gets to work on a dated 1949 ranch house in Westerly, Rhode Island, growing it into a gambrel-roofed two-story with plenty of room for a young family

Kevin O'Connor Has Become A Historian

Between takes, Kevin O’Connor captures the action from the other side of the lens. Here, he gives us some backstory

Welcome To The Country...

…where ravaging rainstorms, deep freezes, and an eagle-eyed building inspector can turn a simple little old-house reno into an epic journey.

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage? 

Even in the current tax climate, homeowners may be better served by refinancing at a lower rate and investing the savings.

L.A. Story

An eclectic 1930s house wasn’t what these homeowners were looking for—but it ended up being just what they wanted.

Scenic Snack Spot For $397

A stylish paint scheme and some stock lumber turn an enclosed entry porch into a breakfast room with a view.

Candy Crush

A secondary staircase becomes a visual treat when painted a handful of unexpected hues.

Best Front Forward

Where space is tight and lawn’s a yawn, street-side gardens are growing lush with specimen trees, showy shrubs, bold foliage, and riotous blooms. Check out the curbside plant life here—it might just inspire a front-yard makeover of your own.

Rebalancing A Boxy Split-Level

A more prominent entry, a new side porch, and upgraded siding and stonework improve the view from the curb.

Easy Porch Swing

This streamlined outdoor seat is budget-friendly and simple to build using basic cuts and common stock

Past Meets Present

With the historical fabric of TOH TV’s latest project house restored, a modern aesthetic reinvents the interior, making the most of the original building materials

A World Away

A California couple romance their compact property by carving out colorful garden rooms with plenty of guest-ready seating

Hidden Asset

A 1920 Bungalow Gains Needed Space With An Expanded Second Story That Preserves The House’s Footprint And Its Neighborly Facade

The Bright Stuff

An exuberant wall covering and a trio of punchy paint colors add up to one charming vintage-style bath

Beach-Town Bungalow

Hammers are swinging at the 2018 Idea House, where advanced materials and building techniques are creating an updated Craftsman-style house with a staycation sensibility.

Dresser Dress-up

A few repeats of a stenciled motif can give a flat-front chest of drawers a dose of individuality.

Patch A Chipped Wood Floor

Using only hand tools and a drill, Tom Silva makes minor floor damage disappear with a simple and effective dutchman repair technique

Better Home Theater

Better home theater It might be time to up your living room’s game, now that prices have dropped dramatically