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. For annual or monthly subscriptions (on all platforms except iOS), your subscription will automatically renew and be charged to your provided payment method at the end of the term unless you choose to cancel. You may cancel at any time during your subscription in your account settings. If your provided payment method cannot be charged, we may terminate your subscription.

The trick is in the team—and the proof is in the pictures

Around The House • What’s happening in the world of This Old House

You did it! • Reader projects, tips, and triumphs

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

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

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

GET THE LOOK • These updated classics nail the vintage feel and offer practical advantages, too

Classic takes a modern turn • A bath renovation comfortably straddles the line between traditional and contemporary

GET THE LOOK • Timeless finishes meet updated shapes and styling to create a modern-meets-traditional bath

Hue confusion • Unsure how to choose colorful finishes for your home? Design pro and Clare founder Nicole Gibbons is here to help

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

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

Turn your home into a moneymaker • Hoping to rent out some or all of your house? Here’s how to sidestep common pitfalls

DIY or hire some help? • Would-be landlords have a big decision to make

Savvy uses for smart lighting • Sure, you’ll never have to come home to a dark house again. But this technology is also helpful when it comes to home security, monitoring energy usage, and more

WHICH DEVICE WHERE • Setting up your house with smart lighting can solve a lot of problems, but choosing among the different products—bulbs, light switches, and add-on plugs—can be confusing. Here’s what each type can do for you.

Bringing solar home • “Whether you’re looking to shrink your carbon footprint or just your monthly expenses, there’s never been a better time to go solar,” says TOH home technology expert Ross Trethewey. Up ahead: the lowdown on everything from current tax incentives to new tech choices

Making the most of your team • The key to the best possible remodel? For Cambridge, MA, real estate agent and renovation coach Bruce Irving, it comes down to how you orchestrate the players

Putting in a dog wash • Add a canine cleaning station to make bath time more comfortable and convenient for both you and your pet

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

Track saws • TOH carpenter Nathan Gilbert gives guidance on choosing and using these job-site favorites

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