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This Old House Magazine
Hosts With The Most
Bob, Steve, and Kevin share stories and memories from their years on This Old House
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September/October 2019
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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
3 min |
September/October 2019
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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
6 min |
July/August 2019
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Sophisticated Sanctuary
A remodeled master bath takes inspiration from classic luxury-hotel style
1 min |
July/August 2019
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From No Character To Classic
A boxy brick house from 1950 gets a timeless redesign
1 min |
July/August 2019
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Different Strokes
An outdoor room’s beadboard walls become extra eye-catching when painted with random-width stripes
1 min |
July/August 2019
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Better Than Ever
A 109-year-old house grows into its own, gaining living space and creature comforts while honoring its heritage
5 min |
July/August 2019
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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
3 min |
July/August 2019
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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.
1 min |
May 2018
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Dress Up The Woodwork
It’s a period scheme that feels fresh today: plain walls, eye-catching trim
1 min |
May 2018
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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.
2 min |
May/June 2019
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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
6 min |
May/June 2019
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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.
1 min |
May/June 2019
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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
6 min |
March/April 2019
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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.
9 min |
March/April 2019
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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
3 min |
March/April 2019
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The Tao Of Toh
Lessons in life, and building, from 40 years of home renovations
10 min |
September/October 2019
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Inspired Inventions
Presenting the finest in new materials and mechanical systems for construction and remodeling projects
5 min |
July/August 2019
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An Artful Approach
The whimsical handiwork of a couple of artistic green thumbs enlivens their shady acre of Wisconsin woodland
6 min |
July/August 2019
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Phoenix Rising
Civic-minded homeowners help resurrect a 1903 house in the heart of downtown, enlivening it with color and pattern to spare.
6 min |
September 2018
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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.
2 min |
September 2018
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Winning The Turf Wars
Start growing a lusher, healthier, less-weedy lawn with these smart strategies.
7 min |
March/April 2018
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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.
8 min |
March/April 2018
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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.
6 min |
March/April 2018
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A Farmhouse For The Future
A fresh take on a traditional style, our 2016 Idea House combines classic charm with 21st-century sustainability.
2 min |
September 2016
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Green & Serene
Sculptural shrubs, verdant groundcovers, and dappled sunlight create the magic in this water-thrifty landscape.
4 min |
September 2016
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Saving Grace
A dilapidated 1927 house regains its serene period spirit, thanks to a meticulous DIY renovation
5 min |
May 2018
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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
4 min |
May 2018
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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.
6 min |
July/August 2018
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Reclaiming Her Past
This Old House teams up with a second Charleston homeowner to revive a dilapidated but memory-fi lled Victorian-era house where her grandparents once lived
4 min |