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The Moxie Awards: The Search for America’s Best Remodel 2014
Hats off to you superheroes of the home. Whether saving a historic plantation from fauna gone wild or making a Christmas miracle with power tools, these honorees proved their mettle
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How to Stencil a Border
Dress up a doorway—or any room feature—with a pattern of your own design
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TOH TV in Charlestown: TOH Came to My Rescue
A longtime fan gets her dream remodel, as the crew resuscitates her Greek Revival
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Best Whole House Before and Afters 2014
You showed us how to make every corner count with your impressive top-to-bottom redos
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How to Clear a Clogged Drain
In this how-to video, This Old House shows various ways to clear household clogs
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Look What You Found During Your Renovations
From a homemade mousetrap to a fading Civil War tintype, the oddities readers have discovered in and around their homes surprised even us
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How to Build a Sliding Barn Door
You love this rustic touch! We asked TOH fans about sliding barn doors and got a flood of questions. Here’s our answer
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If DIY Were Really Like Stock Ad Photos
Images created by photographers to sell to advertisers and publishers are often nothing like reality—especially when they show people working on their homes and using tools
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Photoshop Redo: Paint Adds Personality to a Folk Victorian
Sophisticated shades enhance the simple lines and pretty details of a cottage with gingerbread trim
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7 Tips to Sidestep Painting Spills
Whether you’re heading off a rogue drop or a tsunami-level spill, follow these pro tips to prevent messes big and small
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