Soft colors, durable furniture and a sense of calm make these rooms stylishly inviting. Most people have been to a house where the living room felt off-limits, either directly or indirectly. In this age, when space is tight and lives are busy, living rooms should be inviting, comfortable and able to stand the wear and tear…

People across the country are beginning to think about what their life will look like next year. It happens every Fall. We ponder whether we should relocate to a different part of the country to find better year-round weather or perhaps move across the state for better job opportunities. Homeowners in this situation must consider…

As temperatures dip and daylight hours shorten, deciduous leaves turn to brilliant shades of gold, orange, red and burgundy in a final glorious show before they fall.  To get the best autumn show in your own backyard, here are our top choices for trees and shrubs that need only a little chill for their leaves…

With cold weather and the holidays fast approaching, this month’s to-do list focuses on some of the less obvious, but very important, indoor cleaning and repair tasks to get your home in tip-top shape for holiday guests. From cleaning your garbage disposal and faucet aerators to fixing squeaky door hinges and sticky locks, our November…

Is your home ready for the rainy season? View Design IdeasHere!

You finally got the tools hanging neatly on an outlined pegboard, and all the paint is organized in carefully labeled cabinets. But now your car is jealous, sitting like a lump on the oily, dirty concrete slab. You still need to put the finishing touch on the garage cleanup: a colorful, shiny epoxy floor coating…

 In this video, Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner build a simple, affordable backyard greenhouse to have veggies all year round! Steps: 1. Fasten together the 2×4 base with 3-inch screws. 2. Use a drill and auger to bore 1 ½-inch-diameter holes into the ground inside each corner of the…

If you’re looking to sell your home quickly and for full market value, don’t neglect your yard. Good landscaping will show buyers that you pay attention to details and that your home is properly maintained overall.How does landscaping your yard add curb appeal and increase buyer interest? No One Likes Weeds or Brown Grass Neglecting…

Silence squeaks. Press on the offending board, then drill a 1/16-inch pilot hole at an angle through its face until you hit the subfloor. To prevent splitting, be sure to position the bit at the center of the board and at least 3 inches from either end. Continue to hold the board as you hammer…