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November/December 2020
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Save energy, save money? Maybe...
Reducing energy use is always a good thing. But not every energy-conserving strategy is guaranteed to reduce your overall costs. We take a look at some common misconceptions.
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November/December 2020
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Queen for a New Day
This Old House takes on a timeworn but beautifully crafted Queen Anne, adding on, opening up, and piecing back together the details that make it special
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November/December 2020
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Just Right
Not too big, not too small, a 1920 Cape Cod–style cottage proves a perfect fit for a design-minded homeowner with the vision to tailor it to her needs
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November/December 2020
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Before + after Light touch
One family’s goal in renovating their formerly dark, closed-off galley-style kitchen? Open up and let the sun shine in
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November/December 2020
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Same space, new function
With upgraded fixtures and finishes, a once-bland master bath gains storage and serenity—without the need for any additional square footage
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July/August 2020
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Tucked away
A quest for privacy—and a flair for collecting—takes a California homeowner on a 14-year journey to turn a blank-slate backyard into a lush, layered getaway
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July/August 2020
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Hillside Paradise
Decades in the making, this terraced garden offers 360 degrees of color, while providing layers of privacy from nearby neighbors and a lush habitat for visiting wildlife.
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July/August 2020
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Refresher course
A gathering space weighed down by dark paneling and a drop ceiling gets lightened up in a two-phase remodel
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July/August 2020
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Making a House Their Own
A young couple tackle the project of a lifetime, showing what’s possible when you’ve got DIY skills, a go-for-it attitude, and stamina to spare
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July/August 2020
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Fit for Generations to Come
Built-in 1891, the gracious Shingle-style house had welcomed more than a century of family gatherings. Revived and improved during a nine-month renovation documented by TOH TV, it stands ready for its current owners to add their own chapter to its history
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July/August 2020
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Period Pieces
The house had a pre–Civil War core, a Depression-era add-on, a 1940s porch, and a three-story addition from the 1970s. It took a growing family—and its visionary matriarch—to turn it into a cohesive whole.
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November/December 2019
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Adding Up
TOH TV gets to work on a dated 1949 ranch house in Westerly, Rhode Island, growing it into a gambrel-roofed two-story with plenty of room for a young family
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November/December 2019
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Kevin O'Connor Has Become A Historian
Between takes, Kevin O’Connor captures the action from the other side of the lens. Here, he gives us some backstory
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September/October 2019
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How Safe Is Your Home's Wiring?
Your home and family may be vulnerable to easily preventable dangers. Read on for ways to protect them.
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May 2018
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Dress Up The Woodwork
It’s a period scheme that feels fresh today: plain walls, eye-catching trim
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May 2018
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Hosts With The Most
Bob, Steve, and Kevin share stories and memories from their years on This Old House
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September/October 2019
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Main Street Event
Our 2019 Idea House steps back in time with the total overhaul of a circa-1840 Greek Revival that’s a well-loved fixture in a historical Connecticut downtown
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September/October 2019
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The Brookline Mid-century Modern House Geometry Lessons
A simple gray box built in the 1950s transforms into a stunning, spacious home for a young family, thanks to a pair of six-sided additions and plenty of clean-lined finishes inside
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July/August 2019
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Sophisticated Sanctuary
A remodeled master bath takes inspiration from classic luxury-hotel style
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July/August 2019
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From No Character To Classic
A boxy brick house from 1950 gets a timeless redesign
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July/August 2019
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Different Strokes
An outdoor room’s beadboard walls become extra eye-catching when painted with random-width stripes
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July/August 2019
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Better Than Ever
A 109-year-old house grows into its own, gaining living space and creature comforts while honoring its heritage
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July/August 2019
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Better Home Theater
Better home theater It might be time to up your living room’s game, now that prices have dropped dramatically
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November/December 2018
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Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage?
Even in the current tax climate, homeowners may be better served by refinancing at a lower rate and investing the savings.
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September 2018
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L.A. Story
An eclectic 1930s house wasn’t what these homeowners were looking for—but it ended up being just what they wanted.
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September 2018
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Beach-Town Bungalow
Hammers are swinging at the 2018 Idea House, where advanced materials and building techniques are creating an updated Craftsman-style house with a staycation sensibility.
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October 2018
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Dresser Dress-up
A few repeats of a stenciled motif can give a flat-front chest of drawers a dose of individuality.
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October 2018
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Patch A Chipped Wood Floor
Using only hand tools and a drill, Tom Silva makes minor floor damage disappear with a simple and effective dutchman repair technique
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October 2018
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Easy Porch Swing
This streamlined outdoor seat is budget-friendly and simple to build using basic cuts and common stock
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