When Kysha and Jonathan first toured the 1920s Victorian home in South Atlanta, they saw past the peeling paint, uneven floors, and boarded windows. They recognized a piece of history worth saving. This was the home of Luther Price, South Atlanta’s first postmaster, who ran a post office and general store just down the street […]
In October 2002, a new kind of home improvement show premiered on PBS. Ask This Old House launched as a sister program to the legendary This Old House, but with a fresh twist: the experts would travel directly to homeowners across the country, answering their most pressing questions face to face. Over the next two
The Ask This Old House workshop is more than a television set. It is a live working environment where professional contractors demonstrate techniques, test tools, and build real projects week after week. Every element of the space from the workbench configuration to the lighting grid has been refined through years of practical use. For builders
The cast of This Old House has spent four decades teaching homeowners how to renovate, repair, and respect their homes. What began as a local Boston television experiment grew into one of the most trusted home improvement franchises, earning 19 Emmy Awards along the way. The reflections shared by Norm Abram, Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey,
Transforming a cramped, outdated bathroom into a spacious and stylish retreat is one of the most rewarding home improvement projects a homeowner can undertake. When designer Cillesa Ullman tackled the tiny guest-room bath in her 1960s post-and-beam home in Oakland, California, she proved that dramatic results are possible even with challenging constraints. By annexing adjacent
Few home renovations deliver as much daily satisfaction as a primary bathroom makeover. When a dark, dated bath from the 1970s finally gets the attention it deserves, the result can completely change how you start and end each day. One Englewood, New Jersey couple discovered this firsthand when they hired designer Jennifer Vreeland to transform
Older homes often come with smaller bathrooms, but that does not mean you have to sacrifice style or function. The key is working with the existing footprint while introducing period-appropriate elements that respect the home’s history. Whether you own an 1890s Dutch Colonial, a 1940s twin home, or a 1950s ranch house, there are creative
A fire pit can transform an ordinary backyard into a warm gathering area, extending the hours you can spend outdoors well into the evening. With a wide range of sizes, fuel types, and design options available, selecting the right model requires careful thought. Understanding the key features and fire protection engineering principles that apply to
Restoring a historic farmhouse kitchen requires balancing authentic period character with the conveniences of modern living. When Taylor Mimnaugh of Cushing, Wisconsin, set out to revive her 1929 farmhouse kitchen, she knew the space needed to feel true to the home’s origins while supporting a busy family of six. With the help of her father,
When Heather and Malcolm Faulds bought their 2,100-square-foot 1870s Italianate house in Arlington, Massachusetts, they were captivated by its decorative roof brackets, quartersawn oak floors, and original interior trim. But as a family with two young children, they quickly realized the charming historic home needed significant reworking to accommodate their daily lives. The couple’s to-do
