In this issue

Explore distinctive design ideas and smart upgrades for kitchens and baths, including our editors’ favorite new product picks. Plus: Turning a derelict 1850s farmhouse into a DIY dream home

Mobile kitchen island

TOH DIY expert Jenn Largesse shows how to build a rolling kitchen cart with a butcher-block top

3 mins

Bathtub tray

TOH general contractor Tom Silva and TOH host Kevin O'Connor construct a slatted zebrawood caddy to hold grooming essentials, a book, and even a glass of wine, for those who like a long soak

3 mins

Navigating the rise in mortgage rates

Looking to buy—or refinance—and feeling frustrated by lenders’ sky-high interest rates? Here’s how to get the best deal

4 mins

Graceful grasses

With dramatic foliage and distinctive plumes, ornamental grasses come in sizes to suit virtually any garden

7 mins

A better asphalt driveway

It's long-lasting and recyclable, and it weathers extreme temperatures. You can repair small cracks and divots in asphalt, too. Here's what you need to know to get-and maintain-a great-looking asphalt driveway

10+ mins

Modernizing a mid-century house

A family turns to TOH to renovate a 1960 house that had been awkwardly expanded over time. Their goal: to create a contemporary, energy-efficient, open-plan home that is fully accessible for a son with mobility issues

4 mins

Making a house her own

Renovating in stages over nearly two decades, a homeowner transforms a once forlorn bungalow into a cozy, very personal space

6 mins

A little house that lives large

A reimagined interior and second-story addition double the living area inside a narrow shotgun house, while respecting its historical roots

4 mins

Before & After: Bath Fit for a Queen Anne

Classic meets modern in this primary-suite retreat

1 min

Before & After: Kitchen Moving a wall makes it work

Grabbing a few feet from the adjacent dining room yields major layout improvements

2 mins

From the TOH Job Site Building on the past

After an extensive renovation, a timber-framed relic of the Revolutionary War era emerges with its spirit renewed and with comfortable new spaces that showcase pieces of its 300-year history

6 mins

Before & After: Kitchen Moving a wall makes it work

Grabbing a few feet from the adjacent dining room yields major layout improvements

2 mins

From the TOH Job Site Building on the past

After an extensive renovation, a timber-framed relic of the Revolutionary War era emerges with its spirit renewed and with comfortable new spaces that showcase pieces of its 300-year history

6 mins

Upkeep

Maintenance tasks to pay attention to this season

4 mins

Sleek outdoor sofa

TOH DIY expert Jenn Largesse details how to build this handsome three-seater from 2x4 boards

3 mins

[Build It] Milking stool

TOH general contractor Tom Silva and TOH host Kevin O'Connor transform a salvaged pine beam into a neat little seat that features four angled legs to make it extra stable

4 mins

Rebuilding Lives ON THE ROAD WITH TEAM RUBICON

Pitching in with this volunteer disaster-response crew, saw firsthand how they bring help and hope to homeowners going through the worst time of their lives

4 mins

all about Prefab plunge pools

Shrinkits size, and a pool becomes less time-consuming to maintain, more economical to enjoy year-round, and easier to weave into just about any backyard. Here’s what you need to know about the plunge-pool option

10+ mins

Kitchen-Plus Renovation Warm and inviting

A thoughtful remodel delivers a new kitchen hub, a mudroom entry, and more-while honoring the 1929 house's classic bones

4 mins

Outdoor Living: Designed for good times

Spaces for gathering, cooking, dining, and play define this family's backyard getaway

2 mins

Before & After: Kitchen All together now

A center island and more open passageways enhance and flow in a kitchen and its adjacent spaces function

1 min

House Tour: At home outside

A California couple renovate a trio of vintage cottages as a singular home where the rooms are linked by garden paths instead of hallways, and nature is always close at hand

5 mins

Around The House

What's happening in the world of This Old House

3 mins

Period style, updated ease

Annexing a pantry gives a cook space needed breathing room, while an original hutch inspires a vintage-look makeover that improves function and flow

2 mins

Perking up a plain facade

A rebuilt front porch, new siding, and a roof extension with brackets give a nondescript house a big curb-appeal boost

1 min

Two-drawer nightstand

TOH DIY expert Jenn Largesse shares how to put together a sturdy bedside table using a simplified joinery technique

3 mins

Solid-walnut serving tray

Inspired by an antique milk crate, TOH general contractor Tom Silva and TOH host Kevin O'Connor use box joints to assemble this simple but smart-looking project

5 mins

From the TOH Job Site Safeguarding a legacy

A young family rebuilds a derelict 1890s house as a warm, welcoming home of their own, while paying equal attention to preserving an important piece of South Atlanta's past

6 mins

LONG TIME COMING

After nine years of dreaming, designing-and squirreling away savings-the owners of this 1894 Victorian finally give it the functional upgrades it needed and the updates they longed for

5 mins

Upstairs downstairs

A 1938 house's deft redo turns the layout upside down. Now lower-level cooking and dining spots open onto outdoor spaces that are magnets for family and friends

8 mins

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This Old House Magazine Description:

This Old House magazine is a quarterly publication that provides inspiration, information, and detailed instruction for homeowners who want to improve their homes. The magazine is published by This Old House Ventures, which is also the parent company of the This Old House television show and website.

Each issue of This Old House magazine features articles on a variety of home improvement topics, including:

* Remodeling projects
* DIY projects
* Home maintenance
* Energy efficiency
* Sustainable living
* Decorating ideas
* Gardening tips
* And more

The magazine also includes step-by-step instructions for many of the projects, as well as interviews with experts and advice from This Old House's cast of carpenters, plumbers, electricians, and other home improvement professionals.

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