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Anybody who lives in an old house will surely tell you that storage is an issue. Closets–by modern standards anyway–are either small or non-existent. Hence,…

One of the incredible things about living in an old town like ours is that walking out front door is, at once, walking into the…

In reference to my Customer Service blog, Gary writes: Great blog and post. I have started working with a new site (and local publication) that…

If there’s a tool I find I can no longer live without, it’s a cordless impact driver. This tool–barely in existence, nevermind all over job…

Paul writes: This dust controlling measure is a great idea, thanks. I will be remodeling a foyer, but need constant access to the front door….

We face difficult questions repairing our vintage homes. Should we repair what’s there or replace with new materials and techniques? This question arises in various…

Despite the fact that I’m going to say it, it goes without saying that the circular saw is a front line tool for any DIYer…

Old houses often have equally old–and by old I mean weed-choked–lawns. If you live in the Northern tier of the country, it’s a pretty good…

One of the major keys to any home improvement success–whether you’re fixing your own house or are a professional contractor–is organization. I could write a…

Mark Clement, practical contractor for The Old House Web and host of MyFixitUpLife radio show, dives into the small bathroom remodeling project in an old…

In room-by-room remodels like the one we have going now there are some things I want to remain in the room in question (dust, debris)…

“Make a decision and the rest will follow,” goes a phrase I read once, attributed to an ancient Chinese proverb. And what follows when you…

So when I’m not remodeling, playing with the kids, or on a date with my wife (rare these days!) I like to read. A fave…

  I don’t often reach for hand tools in my old house remodeling and repair projects. As much as I love to pull up a curl…

I’ve been remodeling homes, using tools–and reviewing tools–for a long time. During that time I’ve cycled through generations of tables saws and impact drivers, nailers…