Old House, New Space
Reconfiguring the downstairs and adding on upstairs bring a classic American four-square up to date
Hidden Assets
We show you the newest kitchen storage solutions that put every inch of cabinet space to work
Making Something Out of Nothing
Lessons from the new TOH TV project—a derelict 1879 Italianate row house—in how to re-create lost architectural details
Father Knows Best
When you're a first-time homeowner, it doesn't hurt to be the daughter of TOH's general contractor. We bring you along for Tom Silva's best advice
Landscaping
Choosing great plants for shady spots
Kitchen Design
Making over a garage into a warm, open, family kitchen
Luxuries
Exterior locksets with style and muscle
Home Tech
A media server puts all your entertainment in one small, tidy place
Salvage
Vintage shutters can be much more than window dressing
Green House
New products and materials that let you build healthier
Toolbox
Our roundup of the best sawhorses
How It Works
Central vacuum system
Upkeep
Patch damaged drywall like a pro
Homeowner's Handbook
Installing a pull-out kitchen faucet
Ask This Old House
Sod or seed?; widening a door opening; protecting floor tile; and more
Building Skills
Gluing PVC pipe; sanding-free joint compound technique; and more
Norm's Notebook
TOH master carpenter Norm Abram's method for building sawhorses
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