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January 2012
10 Uses for Vodka
If you've stumbled upon a bottle of spirits that's not fit for a mixed drink, reuse it as a handy...
Ask TOH | Fence Stain, Window Box
Host Kevin O'Connor works with painter Mauro Henrique to stain a cedar fence. Then general...
Ask TOH | Front Door, Rebar
General contractor Tom Silva heads to Atlanta to help a homeowner install a solid oak front door....
Ask TOH | Graywater, Small Engines
Landscape contractor Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor examine several ways to reduce the amount...
Ask TOH | Panel Upgrade, Butterfly Garden
Electrician Scott Caron works with a homeowner to upgrade his electrical service from 100 to 200...
Barrington | An Introduction
The crew opens the Barrington, Rhode Island, project aboard the Liberty. Homeowners Geoff Allen...
Bedford | Doors and Tabletops
General contractor Tom Silva restores the c. 1720 front door. The 1300-pound marble island top...
Bedford | Final Reveal
Roger Cook and Jenn Nawada install plant material. Mark Ferrante installs backsplash tile. Mike...
Bedford | Final Touches
Roger Cook lays the driveway finish. Allen Gallant installs LED lights. Tony Bevilacqua shows...
Below-Grade Insulation
Q: How do I insulate my cold concrete-block basement walls?
Building on a Colonial-Era American Original
The Bedford House, after: How the TOH crew used smart design and some clever handcrafted touches...
Buy Home Products in Winter for Big Deals
Make savvy buying decisions by knowing about winter sales in advance
Cabinets in Basements
Q: I'd like to install cabinets in my basement, but how do I protect them from water damage?
Camouflage for Holes in Brick Walls
Q: Can I patch my worn out brick exterior?
Colorful Small Appliances
In shades such as tangerine and teal, these kitchen staples are so cheery, you'll want to leave...
Creaking Pipes
Q: Why are my copper pipes so noisy?
Dying Arborvitae
Q: How do I prevent my arborvitae from dying every winter?
Fix for a Leaning Retaining Wall
Shown: Roger Cook works on a cobblestone retaining wall.
Fixing Leaky Windows
Q: The windows are single-pane and leaky, and the furnace is 15 years old. Which should I fix...
From Unused Space to a Home Office Full of Smart Storage
The creative redesign of a dysfunctional entry area yields welcoming built-in nooks for books and...
Frosty Windows
Q: How do I prevent my double-hung windows from frosting up in the winter?
Home Inspection Nightmares XXVI
Moss, mold, and dead mice—plus more gruesome discoveries made by house inspectors, courtesy of...
How to Assess Tree Damage
Q: Can our hurricane damaged tree be salvaged?
How to Choose Lumber
Q: How do I choose decent lumber?
How to Clad Concrete Steps in Stone
Overhaul your boring concrete porch with bluestone and natural-stone veneers
How to Patch a Vinyl Floor
A damaged floor can be fixed invisibly with a patch from the same material
How to Revive Cabinet Finishes
Q: Can I restore the dull finish on my cabinets?
How to Use a Barn Pulley to Make a Wall-Mount Light Fixture
Create a unique sconce—based on a commercial industrial-look fixture—for a fraction of the cost
Knobs Won't Stay Tight
Q: How do you keep old porcelain knobs from coming loose?
Mastic vs. Thinset
Q: To tile the ceiling above my tub, should I use mastic or thinset?
Norm Abram's Best Tricks of the Trade II
TOH compiled more of master carpenter Norm Abram's best how-to tips for stress-free projects
Oak Leaf Mulch for Flower Beds
Q: Can I mulch my flower beds with oak leaves?
On Being Scared: Bump in the Night—and the Day
TOH editor Scott Omelianuk talks about the natural disasters that can give an all-grown-up...
On Personal Space: One Big Happy...
Editor Scott Omelianuk considers how close is too close when your work crew becomes like family
Photoshop Redo: Buffing Up a Neo-Colonial
A new porch gives purpose and proportion to lanky columns, while new colors boost style
Roof Is Turning Black
Q: What's causing the black streaks on our roof, and how do I get rid of it?
Sneak Peek: The Barrington House
Get an early look at the new TOH project in Barrington, Rhode Island. Then tune in for the TV...
Thermostats for Baseboard Heat
Q: Do programmable thermostats work for hot-water baseboard heating?
Toilet Supply Leak
Q: How do I prevent my toilet supply hose form leaking?
Wasps Nesting in Lawn
Q: What can I do to get rid of the yellow jackets living in the ground around my house?