Tag: prevention
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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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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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Don’t Get Nailed: A Guide to Avoiding Nail-Gun Injuries
Wherein we, um, hammer home safety tips for one common power tool
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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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How to Plant Flower Bulbs
Tips for planting bulbs with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
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A Home With Well Balanced Colors
A seasoned architect and his spiffed-up foursquare offer lessons in scale, proportion, and picking paint colors
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Tackle Allergy Hot Spots
Minimize seasonal sneezing with these tips for targeting hiding places for household allergy offenders
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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.
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A Bath That’s Classic Yet Kid-Friendly
Timeless finishes plus a punchy paint color give a children’s bath room to grow
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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