Old House Journal
designing the perfect Garden Gate
Tucked into a fence, an arbor, a hedge, or a wall, the gate beckons us toward the entry or into garden rooms beyond. It may be purely decorative, or a discreet property marker-or it might provide privacy and even security.
2 min |
July - August 2025
Old House Journal
Seven Ways to Remove Paint
Depending on the job, any paint-stripping option may be best—or a failure. Consider cost, effort, health risks, and potential damage to the wood.
5 min |
July - August 2025
Old House Journal
A Grand Rescue on the Coast
This 1892 Queen Anne house, never remodeled but long neglected, gets upgrades from new foundation drainage to picture rails reinstalled. Antiques and fine finishes dress every room.
3 min |
July - August 2025
Old House Journal
air-sealing BASICS
Look high and low to find and plug air leaks that cost you money and comfort.
5 min |
July - August 2025
Old House Journal
With Swedish Arts & Crafts Precedent
The spirit of Swedish artists Carl and Karin Larsson comes through in a colorful, light-filled new kitchen.
1 min |
July - August 2025
Old House Journal
PRESERVATION AND RENEWAL FOR ACLASSIC
As Seattle's population burgeoned, a local developer hired the Olmsted Brothers firm, in 1905, to design a park-like neighborhood, with curving, tree-lined boulevards, on what had been the site of logging activity and sawmills, southeast of downtown.
2 min |
July - August 2025
Old House Journal
INVISIBLE REPAIRS for a Hardwood Floor
The key to restoring flooring is finding boards that match and then installing them with care.
3 min |
July - August 2025
Old House Journal
natural simplicity
A FEW ELEMENTS OF DESIGN, DEFTLY HANDLED, BROUGHT A MID-CENTURY GLASS HOUSE BACK TO ITS BETTER SELF.
2 min |
July - August 2025
Family Handyman
Throw a Backyard Party
Get ready to be the talk of the neighborhood with these editor-approved summer must-haves
3 min |
June - July 2025
Family Handyman
A Flock of Your Own
An expert reveals the secrets of raising backyard chickens, from the joy it brings to the work it takes
4 min |
June - July 2025
Family Handyman
Custom Closet Shelves
Maximize the space you have with roomy compartments tailored to your needs
2 min |
June - July 2025
Family Handyman
Easy Gravel Path
Define and connect your outdoor spaces with this simple landscaping DIY
3 min |
June - July 2025
Family Handyman
Cubby Storage Shelves
This versatile unit adds easy organization—and a little personality—to any room in the house
4 min |
June - July 2025
Family Handyman
Paint It Your Way
Whether you're touching up scuffs or going all-in on a new look, a fresh coat of paint can transform any room. We've got practical ideas and reliable techniques to help you get the job done right.
4 min |
June - July 2025
Family Handyman
How to Clean a Dryer Vent
This task improves efficiency, decreases fire risks and extends the life of your dryer
3 min |
June - July 2025
Family Handyman
Gazebo Getaway
Build this outdoor retreat and transform your backyard into the ultimate summer escape
10+ min |
June - July 2025
Family Handyman
ULTIMATE GUIDE TO Laundry
With everything from washer and dryer care to stain removal and cleaning, here's how to have the freshest clothes and linens
3 min |
June - July 2025
Family Handyman
Sidewalk Solutions
Don't let cracks, chips or stains trip you up. Revive worn and weathered concrete with these quick tips.
2 min |
June - July 2025
House Beautiful US
Stairway to Heaven
Strong colors paired with historic woodwork take this Pittsburgh home to new heights.
2 min |
May/June 2025
House Beautiful US
ABSTRACT CONCEPTS
An owner’s vibrant wardrobe inspired a punchy, perfectly personalized home.
3 min |
May/June 2025
House Beautiful US
PAINT COLORS That Never Go out of Style
Give the color wheel a spin to discover your next project’s perfect shade.
2 min |
May/June 2025
House Beautiful US
The THRILL of the HUNT
It took four years to finish, but this layered estate was worth every shopping trip.
2 min |
May/June 2025
House Beautiful US
Country Mile
Subdued hues add a sense of longevity to every inch of a newly built Texas home.
3 min |
May/June 2025
House Beautiful US
A RECIPE FOR MAGIC
It takes heaping helpings of color, plenty of creativity, and a dash of DIY to whip up a home for British baker Kim-Joy.
4 min |
May/June 2025
Better Homes & Gardens US
Courteney COX
Given all her career successes, actor Courteney Cox could do anything she darn well pleases. So what's on her vision board? Laundry.
1 min |
June 2025
Better Homes & Gardens US
Walking on Sunshine
We're making the call: Sun-soaked, buttery yellows are the new “it” color for kitchen cabinets. See how designers are using them in a range of hues and finishes.
1 min |
June 2025
Better Homes & Gardens US
BHG COLOR STARS CLASS OF 2025
Meet this year’s honorees—the designers and creatives who give us the inspiration and the know-how to travel over the rainbow and embrace color in all its gradations. Follow their advice for bringing the full spectrum to your world, and you’ll soon agree, there's no place like home.
5 min |
June 2025
Better Homes & Gardens US
Silver FOR THE WIN
Silver may be second place on the podium, but these container plantings from the BHG Test Garden show how the shimmering hue can lead the way.
2 min |
June 2025
Better Homes & Gardens US
LUCK Be a (Painted) Lady
To achieve ebullient British charm for their Victorian in Upstate New York, this family called on London designer Sarah Brown to import a riot of color and pattern— with results as transfixing as a Cotswolds cottage.
3 min |
June 2025
Better Homes & Gardens US
THE NEW Health Drinks?
On the beverage menu: More energy! Better mood! Happier gut! Many drinks claim to offer health benefits in addition to quenching your thirst. But do they deliver?
2 min |