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Heart-wrenching trade-offs, sweat equity, and creative problem-solving: Homeowners Evan and Whitney Williamson knew from the start that renovating their 1864 Dutch Colonial would require all three. After all, this wasn’t just any old house. Located i

Evan’s mother, Susan Brundige, has lived on the right-hand side of the house for years, in rooms dating from the early 1900s. Her space features the handiwork of her ancestors—including wood floors and built-in corner cupboards. Although she gave up

Working from home is influencing renovations as never before. For culinary educator and recipe developer April McGreger, having a flexible kitchen is key for her career. So when she, her husband, and their young son moved into a 1925 semidetached Tud

Mirrors may make a space feel larger, but when they’re glued to the walls they also magnify existing flaws—in this case, dated chocolate-brown tile and beige fixtures from the 1970s. “It was bad news,” says one of the Englewood, NJ, homeowners of the

As an event designer, Alexandra Azat is accustomed to immediate results. Turn a bland banquet hall into a floral fairyland? No problem. Transform a flat lawn into a mossy, undulating landscape out of The Lord of the Rings? In just a matter of days, t

You could say that painting found Mauro, rather than the other way around. Recently arrived from his native Brazil, he was working on a construction crew, hoping to become a carpenter, when the painter on the job didn’t show up. “My boss looked at me

A home’s entrance makes its first impression, and the right colors ensure it’s a positive one. “We went for a vibe that’s warm and playful, classic yet modern,” Feldman says of this entry in a 1947 Colonial Revival in Chevy Chase, MD. The saturated p

STEP 1 | Remove hardware. Take off window locks and lifts, doorknobs and strikes, electrical cover plates and light fixtures. Tape the screws to each piece of hardware and label its location; store the items together in a bucket—this makes reinstalli

1. Prep the glass. In lieu of tape, use a 2-inch square-tipped brush to apply a wide band of liquid mask along the edges of the glass (Associated Paint Masking Liquid H2O; amazon.com). When the opaque liquid dries clear, brush on a second coat. When

Remove dried masking liquid: First, make sure paint is dry—it’s best to allow 90 minutes. You don’t want the paint to peel off along with the protective barrier. Use a utility blade to score the mask along the edges of the glass; then lift it off in

Step outside into full sun on a cold winter day, and you’ll feel warm even when the air is chilly—that’s radiant heat. Infrared radiation warms objects and people, not just the air, so it’s more efficient at bringing surfaces like the floor closer to

Flexible, easy to work with, and available in large spools, the cross-linked polyethylene tubing known as PEX is the backbone of any hydronic radiant floor-heating system. Because it can snake its way under a floor in continuous loops with interrupti

Different heating systems rely on different means of transferring energy. In a forced-air system, a furnace’s heat directly warms the air and fans push out the hot air to spread the warmth around. This creates inconsistent temperatures across a room,

UNDER WOOD FLOORS: Water circulates under the flooring between 85 and 125 degrees F, while cables typically use 120 volts, or sometimes 240, to gently warm wood to around 75 degrees without drying it out. All wood floors require a plan for expansion

Basil “Joe” Jagger was a physical-education teacher. His son Mick became one of the most athletic showmen in the world, running and strutting 8 to 12 miles during a typical Rolling Stones show. He works out five or six days a week. Louis “Louie” Abra

From woodworking to design and engineering to welding, This Old House Makers Channel features master creators at home in their workshops. Makers Channel is a community of skilled artisans who share their expertise—and mishaps—and inspire us along the

4-Volt MAX* Cordless Screwdriver This ½-pound, 4-volt power screwdriver’s handle hides a rechargeable battery that turns screws up to 300 rpm, four times faster than hand cranking. A rocker switch controls the rotation; LEDs light the way. Comes with

Having the right tools on hand for any do-it-yourself project goes a long way toward a successful job. This might be especially true when it comes to simple electrical projects, like replacing a ceiling light or changing out a receptacle; these jobs

The Home Depot app makes winter doing easier than ever. Just choose Image Search to take a picture of any item and our app will find it for you. You can even order online and get it delivered right to your door, all without leaving the house. It’s ju

We’ve just inherited some of my mother-in-law’s oak dining room furniture. Some of the chairs are pretty scratched up. What’s the best way to fix them? —LISA BECKLY, TUCSON, AZ TOH carpenter Nathan Gilbert: Wood is subject to wear, whether from accid

My wife and I are moving into an 1880s house with a stair railing that is about 7 inches below current code. I’m concerned about its safety, given that we have an active toddler and a baby on the way. How can we raise its height without sacrificing t

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