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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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
How to Clear a Clogged Drain
In this how-to video, This Old House shows various ways to clear household clogs
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
How to Plant Flower Bulbs
Tips for planting bulbs with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
A Home With Well Balanced Colors
A seasoned architect and his spiffed-up foursquare offer lessons in scale, proportion, and picking paint colors
Transform Furniture with a Painted Patina
Give ho-hum wood furniture a colorful weathered finish with five simple distressing techniques. A pair of paint-makeover pros show you how.
A Bath That’s Classic Yet Kid-Friendly
Timeless finishes plus a punchy paint color give a children’s bath room to grow
Create a Leaf-Green Living Room
A botanically based color scheme accented with silver creates a soothing, sophisticated gathering spot
56 Essential Survival Skills for Homeowners
Prep now for common household disasters you may (unfortunately) encounter