This Old House Magazine
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
3 min |
Fall 2021
This Old House Magazine
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 min |
Fall 2021
Cottages and Bungalows
Jubilee on the Lake
A lakeside property featuring docks and outdoor entertaining spaces becomes a true haven for the homeowners during the worldwide pandemic.
5 min |
August - September 2021
Cottages and Bungalows
Free YOUR MIND
Five design tips for a complete mental refresh in your home.
3 min |
August - September 2021
Cottages and Bungalows
It's A Family Affair
The savvy owner of a décor, clothing and vintage boutique honors her family in all she creates.
2 min |
August - September 2021
Cottages and Bungalows
Summer by the Sea
Lifestyle writer Tricia Foley documents the characteristics of unique homes she encountered after moving to Bellport, New York, a seaside oasis for creatives of all types.
2 min |
August - September 2021
Cottages and Bungalows
Memorable Mantels
Simple steps for making a statement with your mantel
2 min |
August - September 2021
Cottages and Bungalows
When Words Are Not Enough
Give flowers!
2 min |
August - September 2021
Cottages and Bungalows
A Vintage Coastal Cottage
Create an easy, breezy look with color and imperfect details.
1 min |
August - September 2021
Cottages and Bungalows
A True Floridian Home
An architectural firm designs a true Floridian home for two retirees and creates an enduring escape, despite hurricane restrictions.
4 min |
August - September 2021
Cottages and Bungalows
Americana Chic
A colorful palette, a unique and elegant backsplash, and thoughtful, functional updates come together in this D.C. area Craftsman cottage kitchen renovation to create a fun space for family time and hosting.
5 min |
August - September 2021
Old House Journal
Quintessentially MAINE
A late Shingle Style house designed by John Calvin Stevens is sensitively brought back by owners who use patterns by William Morris in its casual, summer-house rooms.
3 min |
July - August 2021
Old House Journal
Lacing in New Boards
Plank and strip flooring with isolated areas of damage can be saved with careful patching.
6 min |
July - August 2021
Old House Journal
The Blues
Favorites, from pale azure to deep cobalt.
2 min |
July - August 2021
Old House Journal
At the Windows
Shutters & screens: timeless essentials.
1 min |
July - August 2021
Old House Journal
RESTORING REST HARROW IN ARDEN
Refurbishing an Arts & Crafts cottage designed by William Lightfoot Price, noted architect and founder of utopian communities.
2 min |
July - August 2021
Old House Journal
Glass Room Screens
Old factory windows are repurposed as room dividers, adding dimension while letting light shine through.
2 min |
July - August 2021
Old House Journal
a place for PROMISES
DENNIS AND KAYLA WHITE of Lynchburg, Tennessee, had long wanted to start their own business. “I’m a credit analyst, so I work with numbers all day,” Kayla says. “But that is so not me! I think of myself as a creative person, and I love design. When this house came up at auction in October of 2018, we thought it would be a chance for us to launch a venture of our own, and for me to do the work I love.” The house is a two-storey, 3800-square-foot I-house with Greek Revival influences. It was built in 1858 for Townsend Port Green, a lumber dealer and wealthy landowner. In this handsome manse, he and his wife, Mary Ann Landiss, raised 14 children. The family fortune declined after the Civil War; in the early 1880s, Green sold the house to local whiskey merchant Daniel S. Evans.
2 min |
July - August 2021
Old House Journal
A BUNGALOW of seven gables
A 1915 Arts & Crafts house on Bainbridge Island, never substantially altered since it was built, is restored with regard for its history, architectural scale, and original style.
3 min |
July - August 2021
Family Handyman
Stuff We Love
Our favorite DIY tools, materials + gear
5 min |
July - August 2021
Family Handyman
MY YEAR WITH “ROBO”
Cleaning isn’t my favorite activity, so I stepped into the future and got a Roborock S5 Max vacuum cleaner. One year later, “Robo” and I have a strong relationship and here’s why.
5 min |
July - August 2021
Family Handyman
REPLACE A BROKEN TILE
There’s an option between living with a cracked floor tile and replacing the whole floor. If you have leftover tile or can find new tile to match your old, you can make your floor look as good as new in a couple days.
3 min |
July - August 2021
Family Handyman
FULLY CHARGED
This sliding station keeps your tools ready to go
4 min |
July - August 2021
Family Handyman
COCKTAIL ELEVATOR
Done for the day? Press a button to order up your favorite refreshment
3 min |
July - August 2021
Family Handyman
LIGHT UP YOUR GARAGE
A combination of showroom and task lighting does it best
4 min |
July - August 2021
Family Handyman
Handy Hints
Clever solutions from our readers
3 min |
July - August 2021
Family Handyman
SWING-OUT COUNTERTOP
There when you need it, gone when you don’t
5 min |
July - August 2021
Family Handyman
ULTRA-ORGANIZED GARAGE CABINETS
Modify your cabinets for greater storage and convenience
5 min |
July - August 2021
Family Handyman
WORKBENCH TO BAR TOP
Add LEDs set in epoxy for a unique, high-tech look
4 min |
July - August 2021
Cottages and Bungalows
Trim Transformation
Adding wooden trim, new flooring, tile and accessories transforms this bathroom into a spa-like retreat.
2 min |