This Old House

This Old House gives you the inspiration, information and instruction you need to take on home improvement projects of all sizes and succeed. In every issue, find fresh design ideas for every room, creative DIY solutions, step-by-step projects, and tips from the pros.

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TOH’s Team of Trusted Experts

We all have a dream of home—what’s yours?

Our Home

Portable power cleaner • With this cordless sprayer and a bucket of water, you can power-wash almost anything, anywhere, with less risk of damage.

Cleanup crew • Spinning brush heads, an angled number that fits into crevices, even a windowwashing kit: Hydroshot’s attachments tackle a wide range of cleaning challenges.

Plant now for produce later

Screening with special benefits

It just gets better with age

Recasting a classic

Get outdoor surfaces gleaming

Refresher course • A gathering space weighed down by dark paneling and a drop ceiling gets lightened up in a two-phase remodel

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

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

For easy-care exteriors • They may cost more up front, but these low-maintenance materials save later on frequent repainting and replacement—without skimping on curb appeal

This old ask House

DIY SMARTS

Norm’s TRICKS OF THE TRADE

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

Renovation Recap

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.

Inclined toward beauty • Cut into a steep hillside, homeowner Diana Magor’s house in Santa Cruz, CA, overlooks a Japanese-inspired front garden and Monterey Bay, while the back offers views of a colorful terraced flower garden. Dense plantings along the sides of the one-third-acre property provide privacy.

Plants with purpose • Some provide color and fragrance to lure pollinators, while others offer lush foliage

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

ALL ABOUT Metal Roofs • It’s hard to top the versatile looks, longevity, and peace of mind that come with a roof made of metal. Here’s what you need to know before putting one on your own home

VITALS

Select a style • From smooth and seamed to deeply embossed, and in a range of colors, there’s a metal-roofing profile to suit virtually every architectural style

Material choices • Every metal has its pluses, whether it’s durability, color, or cost. Choose the one that suits your climate and your budget, and that will enhance the style of your house

WHEN GAUGE MATTERS

Get the job done right • You can expect an experienced metal-roofing installer to follow these time-tested...