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SAVE THIS OLD HOUSE
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SAVE THIS OLD HOUSE

SAVE THIS OLD HOUSE

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November/December 2020
Save energy, save money? Maybe...
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Save energy, save money? Maybe...

Reducing energy use is always a good thing. But not every energy-conserving strategy is guaranteed to reduce your overall costs. We take a look at some common misconceptions.

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November/December 2020
Queen for a New Day
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Queen for a New Day

This Old House takes on a timeworn but beautifully crafted Queen Anne, adding on, opening up, and piecing back together the details that make it special

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November/December 2020
Just Right
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Just Right

Not too big, not too small, a 1920 Cape Cod–style cottage proves a perfect fit for a design-minded homeowner with the vision to tailor it to her needs

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November/December 2020
Before + after Light touch
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Before + after Light touch

One family’s goal in renovating their formerly dark, closed-off galley-style kitchen? Open up and let the sun shine in

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November/December 2020
Same space, new function
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Same space, new function

With upgraded fixtures and finishes, a once-bland master bath gains storage and serenity—without the need for any additional square footage

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July/August 2020
Tucked away
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Tucked away

A quest for privacy—and a flair for collecting—takes a California homeowner on a 14-year journey to turn a blank-slate backyard into a lush, layered getaway

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July/August 2020
Hillside Paradise
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Hillside Paradise

Decades in the making, this terraced garden offers 360 degrees of color, while providing layers of privacy from nearby neighbors and a lush habitat for visiting wildlife.

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July/August 2020
Refresher course
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Refresher course

A gathering space weighed down by dark paneling and a drop ceiling gets lightened up in a two-phase remodel

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July/August 2020
Making a House Their Own
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Making a House Their Own

A young couple tackle the project of a lifetime, showing what’s possible when you’ve got DIY skills, a go-for-it attitude, and stamina to spare

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July/August 2020
Fit for Generations to Come
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Fit for Generations to Come

Built-in 1891, the gracious Shingle-style house had welcomed more than a century of family gatherings. Revived and improved during a nine-month renovation documented by TOH TV, it stands ready for its current owners to add their own chapter to its history

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July/August 2020
Period Pieces
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Period Pieces

The house had a pre–Civil War core, a Depression-era add-on, a 1940s porch, and a three-story addition from the 1970s. It took a growing family—and its visionary matriarch—to turn it into a cohesive whole.

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November/December 2019
Adding Up
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Adding Up

TOH TV gets to work on a dated 1949 ranch house in Westerly, Rhode Island, growing it into a gambrel-roofed two-story with plenty of room for a young family

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November/December 2019
Kevin O'Connor Has Become A Historian
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Kevin O'Connor Has Become A Historian

Between takes, Kevin O’Connor captures the action from the other side of the lens. Here, he gives us some backstory

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September/October 2019
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Welcome To The Country...

…where ravaging rainstorms, deep freezes, and an eagle-eyed building inspector can turn a simple little old-house reno into an epic journey.

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March/April 2018
Beach-Town Bungalow
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Beach-Town Bungalow

Hammers are swinging at the 2018 Idea House, where advanced materials and building techniques are creating an updated Craftsman-style house with a staycation sensibility.

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October 2018
Dresser Dress-up
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Dresser Dress-up

A few repeats of a stenciled motif can give a flat-front chest of drawers a dose of individuality.

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October 2018
Patch A Chipped Wood Floor
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Patch A Chipped Wood Floor

Using only hand tools and a drill, Tom Silva makes minor floor damage disappear with a simple and effective dutchman repair technique

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October 2018
Better Home Theater
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Better Home Theater

Better home theater It might be time to up your living room’s game, now that prices have dropped dramatically

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November/December 2018
Hidden Asset
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Hidden Asset

A 1920 Bungalow Gains Needed Space With An Expanded Second Story That Preserves The House’s Footprint And Its Neighborly Facade

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March/April 2019
The Bright Stuff
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The Bright Stuff

An exuberant wall covering and a trio of punchy paint colors add up to one charming vintage-style bath

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March/April 2019
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage? 
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Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage? 

Even in the current tax climate, homeowners may be better served by refinancing at a lower rate and investing the savings.

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September 2018
L.A. Story
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L.A. Story

An eclectic 1930s house wasn’t what these homeowners were looking for—but it ended up being just what they wanted.

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September 2018
Hosts With The Most
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Hosts With The Most

Bob, Steve, and Kevin share stories and memories from their years on This Old House

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September/October 2019
Main Street Event
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Main Street Event

Our 2019 Idea House steps back in time with the total overhaul of a circa-1840 Greek Revival that’s a well-loved fixture in a historical Connecticut downtown

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September/October 2019
The Brookline Mid-century Modern House Geometry Lessons
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The Brookline Mid-century Modern House Geometry Lessons

A simple gray box built in the 1950s transforms into a stunning, spacious home for a young family, thanks to a pair of six-sided additions and plenty of clean-lined finishes inside

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July/August 2019
Sophisticated Sanctuary
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Sophisticated Sanctuary

A remodeled master bath takes inspiration from classic luxury-hotel style

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July/August 2019
From No Character To Classic
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From No Character To Classic

A boxy brick house from 1950 gets a timeless redesign

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July/August 2019
Different Strokes
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Different Strokes

An outdoor room’s beadboard walls become extra eye-catching when painted with random-width stripes

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July/August 2019
Better Than Ever
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Better Than Ever

A 109-year-old house grows into its own, gaining living space and creature comforts while honoring its heritage

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July/August 2019