Before & After: Bath Fit for a Queen Anne

Classic meets modern in this primary-suite retreat

Graceful grasses

With dramatic foliage and distinctive plumes, ornamental grasses come in sizes to suit virtually any garden

From the TOH Job Site Building on the past

After an extensive renovation, a timber-framed relic of the Revolutionary War era emerges with its spirit renewed and with comfortable new spaces that showcase pieces of its 300-year history

Bathtub tray

TOH general contractor Tom Silva and TOH host Kevin O'Connor construct a slatted zebrawood caddy to hold grooming essentials, a book, and even a glass of wine, for those who like a long soak

A little house that lives large

A reimagined interior and second-story addition double the living area inside a narrow shotgun house, while respecting its historical roots

Before & After: Kitchen Moving a wall makes it work

Grabbing a few feet from the adjacent dining room yields major layout improvements

Before & After: Kitchen Moving a wall makes it work

Grabbing a few feet from the adjacent dining room yields major layout improvements

A better asphalt driveway

It's long-lasting and recyclable, and it weathers extreme temperatures. You can repair small cracks and divots in asphalt, too. Here's what you need to know to get-and maintain-a great-looking asphalt driveway

Navigating the rise in mortgage rates

Looking to buy—or refinance—and feeling frustrated by lenders’ sky-high interest rates? Here’s how to get the best deal

Making a house her own

Renovating in stages over nearly two decades, a homeowner transforms a once forlorn bungalow into a cozy, very personal space

From the TOH Job Site Building on the past

After an extensive renovation, a timber-framed relic of the Revolutionary War era emerges with its spirit renewed and with comfortable new spaces that showcase pieces of its 300-year history

Modernizing a mid-century house

A family turns to TOH to renovate a 1960 house that had been awkwardly expanded over time. Their goal: to create a contemporary, energy-efficient, open-plan home that is fully accessible for a son with mobility issues

Mobile kitchen island

TOH DIY expert Jenn Largesse shows how to build a rolling kitchen cart with a butcher-block top

Kitchen-Plus Renovation Warm and inviting

A thoughtful remodel delivers a new kitchen hub, a mudroom entry, and more-while honoring the 1929 house's classic bones

Rebuilding Lives ON THE ROAD WITH TEAM RUBICON

Pitching in with this volunteer disaster-response crew, saw firsthand how they bring help and hope to homeowners going through the worst time of their lives

Outdoor Living: Designed for good times

Spaces for gathering, cooking, dining, and play define this family's backyard getaway

Sleek outdoor sofa

TOH DIY expert Jenn Largesse details how to build this handsome three-seater from 2x4 boards

Before & After: Kitchen All together now

A center island and more open passageways enhance and flow in a kitchen and its adjacent spaces function

Around The House

What's happening in the world of This Old House

[Build It] Milking stool

TOH general contractor Tom Silva and TOH host Kevin O'Connor transform a salvaged pine beam into a neat little seat that features four angled legs to make it extra stable

House Tour: At home outside

A California couple renovate a trio of vintage cottages as a singular home where the rooms are linked by garden paths instead of hallways, and nature is always close at hand

all about Prefab plunge pools

Shrinkits size, and a pool becomes less time-consuming to maintain, more economical to enjoy year-round, and easier to weave into just about any backyard. Here’s what you need to know about the plunge-pool option

Upkeep

Maintenance tasks to pay attention to this season

Upstairs downstairs

A 1938 house's deft redo turns the layout upside down. Now lower-level cooking and dining spots open onto outdoor spaces that are magnets for family and friends

Period style, updated ease

Annexing a pantry gives a cook space needed breathing room, while an original hutch inspires a vintage-look makeover that improves function and flow

From the TOH Job Site Safeguarding a legacy

A young family rebuilds a derelict 1890s house as a warm, welcoming home of their own, while paying equal attention to preserving an important piece of South Atlanta's past

Two-drawer nightstand

TOH DIY expert Jenn Largesse shares how to put together a sturdy bedside table using a simplified joinery technique

Solid-walnut serving tray

Inspired by an antique milk crate, TOH general contractor Tom Silva and TOH host Kevin O'Connor use box joints to assemble this simple but smart-looking project

LONG TIME COMING

After nine years of dreaming, designing-and squirreling away savings-the owners of this 1894 Victorian finally give it the functional upgrades it needed and the updates they longed for

Perking up a plain facade

A rebuilt front porch, new siding, and a roof extension with brackets give a nondescript house a big curb-appeal boost