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Mark and Theresa share some easy DIY fixes around the house with common household items. See how they use a penny, vodka, and WD-40 in…

I like cleaning chores to be easy. And I want cleaning to be quick. In a home with kids and pets, there are lots of…
Door color is a favorite way to express ‘you-ness.’ Are you thinking about door color? We are. Color is a tool, and art. We show…
A dog run is an easy DIY solution for a yard that’s been extremely well enjoyed. If you’ve got a dog, a fence, and a…
Add style and save time on your next pergola project with purlins, instead of notching rafters over the beam. Purlins are fast to install, lock…
In this video for This Old House, Mark explains how to choose and adjust your speed setting. Sometimes your level of control depends on what…
Why grey? The color has been surfacing as an increasingly talked-about color in home finishes lately. And I have a few ideas why. To its…
Lighting isn’t just about performance. It’s also about style. In this video, Mark and Theresa share a few tips on installing their new light fixture…
Your grill won’t light? What?! There’s a yard full of people and all eyes are on me. Um…Slight panic attack coming. Or worse, the flame…
Hi Mark, We have a question about kitchen compost bins. My dad has been using an old pot with a lid for his kitchen waste….
24 projects in 24 hours? It can be done. But you’ll need to round up a really good team that works well together, and make…
In this video for This Old House, Mark shares a few tricks and tips on how to utilize the shoe of the saw to its utmost potential….