THIS OLD HOUSE
It masquerades as wood or masonry, wears like concrete, and survives even the harshest elements. This Old House investigates what may be your best siding option
Read more
THIS OLD HOUSE
They may be built around the same elements—sofa, table, shelves, and fireplace—but each of these smart decorating schemes has an updated style all its own
Read more
WASHINGTON POST HOME IMPROVE
In a large yet cozy house in North Arlington, Christen Bensten has a lot going on.
Between carpools and ballet classes for three children under the age of 5, Bensten is painting old furniture, selling it online and blogging about it all as fast...
Read more
WASHINGTON POST HOME IMPROVE
After Rachel and Rob Gibson married in October, they wanted their bedroom to feel “different and special.” They’ve lived in their Bethesda apartment since 2009 and call the room a “hodgepodge of old furniture” from their single...
Read more
WASHINGTON POST HOME IMPROVE
If your garden is a very small neighborhood, who gets to move in? A friend of mine remarked recently, “I love growing potatoes but feel I’d have to give them too much real estate to make them worthwhile.”
Read full article >>
Read more
WASHINGTON POST HOME IMPROVE
Q. I would like to store some boxes of papers in my attic. I am concerned that mice might visit and think the papers are nesting material. I know they can chew through cardboard, and I’ve been told they can also chew through plastic. Any...
Read more
THIS OLD HOUSE
This luminous, creamy stone evokes earth, sand, and sea. The real deal can be surprisingly affordable, but is a tougher porcelain look-alike a better bet? We weigh the merits
Read more
THIS OLD HOUSE
Ready for more interesting hues than hunter green, colonial red, and basic black? Our color expert offers 17 energizing paint picks to refresh your entrance
Read more
THIS OLD HOUSE
Chunky moldings, wide-plank floorboards, beadboard ceilings—and numerous places to stash toys: Here's how this Colonial-style house blends updated classic details and family-friendly comfort
Read more
THIS OLD HOUSE
The Bedford House, after: How the TOH crew used smart design and some clever handcrafted touches to turn a Revolutionary War-era relic into a 21st-century homestead
Read more
