How to Build a Round Patio with a Fire Pit

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook builds beautiful circular patio that features a chill-chasing fire pit

Deck Safety Checklist

7 signs that it's time to repair or replace your deck

How to Attach Window Boxes to Brick Siding

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to securely fasten outdoor containers to masonry

All About Built-in Barbecue Pits

Nothing beats the summery pleasure of a juicy burger seared to perfection over an old school charcoal fire

Create a Patriotic Porch

Red accents and classic wicker make this outdoor room a real conversation starter

Green Building Expert's 1931 Colonial Revival Redo

Energy-smart upgrades turn a starter house into a home for the long haul

How to Build Custom Concrete Countertops

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor learns how to create concrete kitchen counters

What Is It? | Black Plastic Handles

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows off a cleverly designed wheelbarrow accessory

A Seabee Designs a Long-Distance Backyard Remodel

While deployed 7,500 miles from home, this reader designed his dream backyard on paper, then spent months building it

How to Zone a Forced-Air Furnace and Air Conditioner

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to divide a home's heating and air-conditioning system into different zones

Read This Before You Organize Your Garage

Our clutter-busting guide to help get yours shipshape for National Clean Out Garage Day

10 Uses for Zip Ties

Use spare ties around your house and on the go

Dog-Friendly Flooring Rules

Dog-friendly flooring needs to be durable, easy to clean, and attractive too. Here's what you need to know if you have four on the floor

How to Build an Outdoor Bar Cart

Offer guests cocktails and brews by wheeling out this dedicated serving station

This Old House Saved!

Three families moved heaven and earth for the chance to make the fantasy of saving a house from This Old House magazine's back-page column a reality

How to Repair a Squealing Shower

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner silence a shrieking shower

How to Plant a Privacy Screen

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner plant a living privacy screen

How to Pick The Right Mulch

Use this guide to navigate the options for the best topdressing around your plant bed

How to Use a Speed Square

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates the amazing versatility of the humble rafter square

11 Ways to Update Your Floors With Paint

Lively and budget-friendly paint ideas for the surfaces beneath your feet

6 Creative Ways to Add Shade Outdoors

Stay out of the sun while enjoying your outdoor rooms

10 Ways Your Bathroom is Making You Sick

The bathroom may be all about cleaning, yet it's one of the worst places in your home for hiding nasty chemicals, allergens, and other toxins

How to Build a Garage Pergola

Use milled brackets and pressure-treated lumber to create an elegant canopy over your garage door

How to Grow Vegetables in the Desert

Creating a water-efficient waffle garden with Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook

How to Roll on a Painted Pattern with a Rubber Stamp

Picture a cylindrical rubber stamp inked with paint—and how quickly it could jazz up your space

How to Build a Tool Storage Cabinet

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva creates wall-hung storage for tools and supplies

Abandoned Texas Craftsman Turned Cozy Home

A young couple's elbow grease transforms a vacant brick house featured on Ask TOH into a comfortable home for a growing family

How to Remove Stripped Screws

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares some tricks of the trade for backing out stripped screws

28 Small Steps to Big Savings

Make bank with these nifty, thrifty around-the-house tips

How to Replace a Deck Post

Shoring up an old deck with new supports with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva

How to Repair a Frozen Air Conditioner

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to prevent ice buildup from shutting down an air-conditioning system

How to Hang Bikes in a Garage

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner and her daughter hang their bikes in a small garage

A Bright-White Kitchen Redesigned Online

Consulting by e-mail, pin board, Skype, and telephone, a long-distance designer helps a dark but otherwise great cook space lighten up

How to Choose Tools for First Time Gardeners

Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada shows off some of her favorite tools to help out first-time gardeners

Norm Abram's Best Tricks of the Trade III

TOH assembles even more pro wisdom from master carpenter Norm Abram's archive

How to Plant a Pollinator Garden

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook heads to Texas to plant a garden that attracts butterflies and other pollinators

Garden Fixes from the Kitchen

Solve your yard problems with these nontoxic solutions—straight from your pantry

How to Install Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Scott Caron, master electrician for Ask This Old House, wires an old house with new smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

Clever Finds from the 2016 Kitchen and Bath Show

See 33 of our top picks for these frequented rooms

How to Unclog a Bathroom Sink

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey reveals the best ways to unclog a backed-up bathroom sink

25 Clever Ways to Reuse Your Workshop Scraps

Handy ideas for putting leftover project materials to work instead of throwing them away

How to Install a Ductless Mini-Split Air Conditioner

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how the pros retrofit a compact cooling unit

Color of the Month, June 2016: Green Flash

This brilliant shade is the perfect summer home-refresher

How to Replace a Rotted Fence Post

Repairing a decayed fence post with Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook

How to Repair an Uneven Bluestone Patio

Resetting heaved stones with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook

6 Fast Fixes for June

Ready your household for the heat of summer

Add Edibles to Your Garden for Food—and Beauty

Colorful vegetables and fruit-bearing plants can enhance the look of your flower beds, not merely provide a mealtime bonus