How-to

Disaster DIY: Deal with dust, smell, and heat

How do you keep cool, deal with dust and smell and prevent disaster DIY? Get a grip on the air.… Read More

November 21, 2013

Circular saw tool tip: Easiest way to one board for two pieces

If you're making two cuts from the same board, here's a circular saw DIY tool tip that will save you… Read More

October 29, 2013

Fall lawn care: Fertilizers, mowers, backpack blowers, and more

Fall lawn care can bring the lawn to life next season and be a great opportunity to clean up messes.… Read More

October 28, 2013

Halloween Safety Tips: Safety and flashlights

Here are two Halloween safety tips we use for our kids. They're simple and inexpensive. The first of our Halloween… Read More

October 21, 2013

Downsizing: Smaller house, but still feels like home

My parents just moved from a single-family home to a smaller house in a senior-living community. Making the adjustment from… Read More

September 20, 2013

Having trouble installing molding? Here are 3 warning signs and what to do

Happy trim is all about the details. And a few tricks can make installing molding more fun. If you are… Read More

September 3, 2013

Tool-up your hose: watering plants to full-on cleaning power

I like cleaning chores to be easy. And I want cleaning to be quick. In a home with kids and… Read More

July 30, 2013

DIY for real: Lighting installation tips to save time and frustration

Lighting isn't just about performance. It's also about style. In this video, Mark and Theresa share a few tips on… Read More

July 19, 2013

How to Make a Compost Bin

If the value of a project is measured in how often you use it, our compost bin is well near… Read More

June 27, 2013

Reciprocating saw tip: Plunge-cut without disaster

This Old House contributor Mark Clement demonstrates how to use the reciprocating saw to cut through a wall. Sometimes pipes or… Read More

June 26, 2013

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