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Durable, low-maintenance, and inexpensive, there’s a reason concrete is a homeowner’s go-to material when it comes to basement floors, patios, and driveways. Of course, that doesn’t mean concrete is impervious to stains—it does require a good cleaning now and then. Whether Read More >>

Stickers are great, but if you don’t know how to remove sticker residue, they can be a mess. The adhesive left behind picks up dirt and lint—unattractive, to say the least. Plus, unexpectedly touching something sticky can give you the creeps. If you’Read More >>

With a toilet snake (also known as a drain auger or plumber’s auger), you’ll be able to reach into the bowels of the toilet and either push the blockage through or pull it out. What is a Toilet Snake? The tool basically consists Read More >>

Laminate flooring has come a long way since its introduction to US markets in the 1980s. An engineered product, it’s designed to work with specific underlayment and trim components. Sold in planks that are typically about 3 feet long, 5 to 7 inches or wider, and 7 to 12Read More >>

Sliding compound miter saws are among the most versatile saws on the market. They’ve come a long way since Hitachi (now Metabo HPT) created the category in 1988. The best ones are accurate, powerful, portable, and reliable. A few years ago, I tested eight 10-in. Read More >>

This article appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of This Old House Magazine. Click here to learn how to subscribe. The minute she set foot on the old farmstead in Afton, Minnesota, Amy Matthews says she “felt something magical about this place.” Located in the greater Read More >>

Project details Skill 3 out of 5 Moderate Estimated Time 2-3 hours It’s easier to patch imperfections and holes in baseboards than to replace the entire piece. In older homes, replacing it entirely risks damage to the plaster, and can be a difficult process if the Read More >>

Project details Skill 3 out of 5 Moderate Estimated Time 3 hours Steps for creating a Dutch door With the door still hung in the jamb, mark where the cut for Dutch door will be. Use that as a guide to mark for two additional hinges above and Read More >>

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This article appeared in the Spring 2021 issue of This Old House Magazine. Click here to subscribe. Renovating your own home is stressful. Done well, it’s also exhilarating, gratifying, even potentially life altering­—in the best possible way. But more often than not, living through Read More >>