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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
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
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
Don’t Get Nailed: A Guide to Avoiding Nail-Gun Injuries
Wherein we, um, hammer home safety tips for one common power tool
How to Plant Flower Bulbs
Tips for planting bulbs with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
Tackle Allergy Hot Spots
Minimize seasonal sneezing with these tips for targeting hiding places for household allergy offenders
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.
Read This Before You Strip Paint From Wood
Finding out which method to use, and how to contain the debris, makes a messy job cleaner, safer, and more effective