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Landscaping-End-of-summer cleanup

Give your lawn and garden the care they need by removing debris, dividing crowded perennials, and adding mulch—so plants can come back stronger

4 mins read

Home Finances - Living under one roof

What it takes to make room in your home for mom and dad—or members of the younger generation

7 mins read

Fall favorites

Cool home upgrades and problem-solving product picks

Cooler bench

TOH general contractor Tom Silva and TOH host Kevin O’Connor create an insulated ice chest that will keep cold beverages on tap and serve as an extra seat on a deck or patio

5 mins read

Curb Appeal-Balancing act

With a full-width front porch, a new two-story garage, and a fresh color palette, architect Jeff Troyer gives a 1953 Cape the upgraded look and function it deserves

Before & After: Kitchen - Farmhouse refresh

Living in his grandparents’ old house, across the road from the family farm, a lifestyle blogger is making it his own. His latest project: an updated, more functional kitchen that’s still true to the vintage home’s rural roots

Animal House - Ins and outs of dog doors

Entries right-sized for pets are easy for them to use—and convenient for their humans, too. Here’s how to install one that’s safe and secure

7 mins read

Before & After: Garage - Teen retreat

Big kids want to be on their own—and parents like to know where they are. For one family, bonus garage space just steps from the house offers the perfect hangout solution

all in it together

The TOH team gives a fire-damaged triple-decker in Dorchester, MA, some long-overdue updates —and its owner the safer, more comfortable home she and her family deserve

7 mins read