Katelin Hill
This Old House
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Before and After Bathroom: Creating a Relaxing Retreat
A once dark and dated primary bath gets a breath of fresh air with soothing neutral finishes, including wood and marble. → Read More
How to Build a Basic Garden Bench
House One’s Jenn Largesse demonstrates how to build a DIY bench for your garden. → Read More
Sophisticated Master Bath for $788
A couple of DIYers take on every square inch of their master bath to create a luxurious escape → Read More
9 Quick Home Fixes for May
Slip a few pieces of chalk into your toolbox to absorb moisture and head off oxidation. → Read More
How to Silence Slamming Doors
If your storm or screen door is swinging shut with a bang, it's usually simple to fix: Look for the adjustment screw attached to the pneumatic cylinder—the tube-shaped piston that regulates the door's closing speed—and give it a few turns to the right to slow the door's closing. Need to speed up a door that's taking too long to close? Turn the same screw to the left to loosen it and give the… → Read More
Mudroom Makeover for $95
A custom-built bench and plenty of hooks squeeze every bit of storage out of a tight space → Read More
7 Easy Home Upgrades for April
Check floorboards for signs of rot or damage, looking underneath—where most rot will start—if the area's accessible. → Read More
19 Easy Home Upgrades for April
Inspect Porches Photo by Julian Wass Check floorboards for signs of rot or damage, looking underneath—where most rot will start—if the area's accessible. Organize the Attic Photo by David Seed Photography/Getty Images Before summer heat sets in, remove items that can be sold in a yard sale or donated, and make an inventory of what's left. Head Off Spring Allergies Photo by Jeffrey Coolidge/Getty… → Read More
Plant Peas for a St. Patrick's Day Tradition
It's an old American tradition to plant peas on St. Patrick's Day, which is said to bring luck come harvesttime. And it makes sense: Soil is typically thawed and workable, and these veggies prefer to get started in chilly spring weather. Plant about a month before the last frost, soaking the seeds in water for a few hours just before to help speed up germination. Then sit back and watch your… → Read More
Best Whole House Before and Afters 2015
This year, TOH readers poured their hearts into their whole-house renovations. See our favorites from this year's Search for America's Best Remodel Contest → Read More
9 Easy Home Upgrades for March
Pull receipts, interest statements, and other crucial docs now to avoid future stress. → Read More
Grow a Garden From Kitchen Scraps
Looking for a cool indoor gardening activity to do this season? Find all you need right in your compost bin. Kitchen-scrap gardening isn't about growing a bumper crop, says gardening expert and author Melinda Myers, but transforming inedible parts of potatoes, apples, celery, and other produce is a fun and low-cost way to understand how plants grow.One of the best parts? You can do this… → Read More
Best Budget Renovation Before and Afters 2015
Once again, This Old House readers have impressed us with their ability to stretch a buck into a Benjamin. See what our favorite budget makeovers look like from this year's Search for America's Best Remodel.See all the winners and finalists from the Search for America's Best Remodel 2015 → Read More
8 Early Winter Fast Fixes
Don't forget to fuel your pile with carbon-rich browns, such as shredded newspaper, as well as nitrogen-rich greens, such as kitchen scraps. → Read More
Wintertime Workshop Woes
How to prevent the cold from compromising your project materials → Read More
Bold Powder Room Makeover for $394
Architectural details and a monochromatic paint scheme add a dose of drama to a formerly drab space → Read More
A Hideaway Crafts Station for $212
A spare closet gets a fun and functional makeover with the addition of a sliding door and a clever fold-down table → Read More
Need-to-Know Numbers: the Dining Room
Chances are your dining room sees more action this season than any other time of the year. Take note of these important numbers from Richmond, Virginia–based interior designer Susan Jamieson. Just don't call us if you need to loosen your belt. → Read More
6 Fast Fixes for the Holiday Season
Pop wax-covered candlesticks in the freezer for about an hour to help you easily scrape away any messy drips. → Read More
The Wreaths of Colonial Williamsburg
Forget about decking the halls. In historic Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, a talented team of designers dresses the doors with one-of-a-kind holiday wreaths → Read More