This Old House Magazine
New meets old
A bold modern addition shakes up a traditional Cape in a historic Massachusetts town
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Fall 2021
This Old House Magazine
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 min |
Fall 2021
This Old House Magazine
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 min |
Fall 2021
This Old House Magazine
Fall favorites
Cool home upgrades and problem-solving product picks
3 min |
Fall 2021
This Old House Magazine
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 min |
Fall 2021
This Old House Magazine
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
3 min |
Fall 2021
This Old House Magazine
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
3 min |
Fall 2021
This Old House Magazine
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 min |
Fall 2021
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.
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