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9 Great Kitchen Cabinet Upgrades

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 08:25
Hang kitchen cabinets to add storage, paint or reface old ones to refresh the look of your room, and more

Sliding Door Tune-Up

Fri, 07/30/2010 - 08:25
Go from sticky to smooth in a few easy steps

Fixing Running Toilets and Dripping Faucets

Thu, 07/29/2010 - 08:15
Simple repairs for two of the most annoying kitchen and bath plumbing problems

How to Get Rid of Weeds

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 08:05
Learn how to identify common lawn and garden invaders, then get pro advice on how to eliminate them forever

Home Inspection Nightmares XXI

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 08:05
Leaning house parts, trapped animals, and lots of bad electricity. Check out our latest frightening discoveries from the field, courtesy of the ASHI Reporter

How to Build a Fountain

Wed, 07/28/2010 - 08:05
Rinse the tension from your bones with this calm, cascading backyard enhancement. Build it in just 8 hours

How to Repair Aluminum Patio Chairs

Fri, 07/23/2010 - 08:35
A pro shows how to extend the life of your metal lawn chairs

How to Make a Window-Sash Picture Frame

Wed, 07/21/2010 - 08:10
Reader Leslie Geesaman's clever reuse of a salvaged window inspires an easy way to display art and photos

How to Choose the Right Hanging Hardware

Wed, 07/21/2010 - 08:05
No wall stud where you need it? You can attach anything to hollow drywall or plaster if you use the right fastener

10 Ways to Beat the Heat

Fri, 07/16/2010 - 08:10
Staying cool this summer doesn't necessarily mean you have to pay a fortune to keep the air conditioning running day and night

Troubleshoot Your Turf

Thu, 07/15/2010 - 08:05
Surefire solutions that'll turn a thin, patchy, or weedy lawn into a barefoot-worthy expanse of green

How to Choose a Dehumidifier

Wed, 07/14/2010 - 08:15
Follow these tips to prevent rust, mildew, mold and odors caused by high humidity levels in the home.

10 Ways to Beat the Heat

Mon, 07/12/2010 - 08:10
Staying cool this summer doesn't necessarily mean you have to pay a fortune to keep the air-conditioning running day and night

How to Build a Bat House

Mon, 07/12/2010 - 08:05
Encouraging bats to nest near your house is a natural way to keep your yard bug-free. Make a bat house, with instructions for parents and kids

How to Build a Cornhole Game Set

Fri, 07/09/2010 - 08:20
Put down the tools and play! In this new feature, This Old House's Team Saturday game experts show you how you can heat up your summer barbecue with this popular beanbag-toss game

How to Build a Shishkaball Ball-Drop Game

Fri, 07/09/2010 - 08:20
TOH's Team Saturday shows you how to entertain friends with a yard-size version of this ball-drop game, made from wire fencing and plant stakes

How to Build a Ricochet Game Table

Fri, 07/09/2010 - 08:20
TOH's Team Saturday shows you how to transform a door and some sewing elastic to create a tabletop twist on classic shuffleboard

How to Build a Pipe Ball Lawn Game

Fri, 07/09/2010 - 08:20
TOH's Team Saturday shows how to cut and connect drainpipe into a rack for a simple but challenging ball-toss lawn game

How to Build a Shishkaball Ball-Drop Game

Fri, 07/09/2010 - 08:20
TOH's Team Saturday shows you how to entertain friends with a yard-size version of this ball-drop game, made from wire fencing and plant stakes

How to Build a Cornhole Game Set

Fri, 07/09/2010 - 08:20
TOH's Team Saturday shows you how to heat up your summer barbeques with this popular beanbag-toss game