When the 2013-2014 season of This Old House brought its crew to the historic Boston suburb of Arlington, the project centered on a stately 1872 Italianate house owned by Heather and Malcolm Faulds and their two children. The 2,100-square-foot home, though structurally sound and rich with period craftsmanship, suffered from the same challenges that face […]
When Nick and Emily Deldon purchased their 1909 Arts and Crafts house in Arlington, Massachusetts, they knew the home held enormous potential beneath its aging surfaces. After a decade of house hunting and three more years living with the cramped galley kitchen, dark rooms, and awkward circulation, they finally moved out so that the renovation
Before Emily and Nick Deldon bought the home that would become a featured This Old House television project, they spent ten years caught in a pattern of fruitless house hunting followed by furious renovating. They loved living in Arlington, Massachusetts, near extended family, but no amount of work could give their existing house the yard
The construction industry faces a persistent challenge that has only grown more urgent over the past decade: finding enough skilled workers to meet rising demand. Residential and commercial projects alike suffer from delays and cost overruns because crews are stretched thin. Industry experts estimate that the construction sector needs to recruit hundreds of thousands of
Creating living and entertaining spaces that feel both welcoming and functional is one of the most rewarding challenges in residential design. Whether you are designing a new home or reimagining an existing layout, the goal is the same: to craft environments where family and friends naturally gather, linger, and connect. The 2019 This Old House
This Old House launched its first Midwestern Idea House in 2021 with the Modern Barnhouse, a 3,800-square-foot residence situated on a historic farmstead in the St. Croix River Valley, just 20 minutes from downtown St. Paul, Minnesota. The project brought together television personality and remodeler Amy Matthews, D/O Architects founders Colin Oglesbay and Aaron McCauley-Aburto,
Historic homes offer a rare opportunity to own a piece of architectural history, and the 1890s Folk Victorian house in Water Valley, Mississippi, is a prime example. Located on what was once known as Silk Stocking Row, this property blends Victorian-era charm with Craftsman updates added in later years. For preservation-minded buyers, proper roof maintenance
Sited on a hillside overlooking Long Island Sound, the This Old House 2020 Farmhouse in Fairfield County, Connecticut, blends traditional agrarian aesthetics with cutting-edge residential construction technology. The project demonstrates how modern engineered materials, smart features, and proven building techniques combine to create a home that is both visually timeless and technically advanced. Every decision
The 2020 This Old House Idea House, known as the Cottage on the Cape, represents a bold rethinking of coastal home design. Located in Eastham, Massachusetts, this project was born from a design contest challenging architects to create affordable, energy-efficient housing for year-round families and young professionals facing steep real estate prices on Cape Cod.
$250 from Home Depot can go a long way when you are planning your next renovation. The This Old House and Home Depot Weekly Giveaway gives one lucky winner a $250 gift card every Thursday, offering a solid boost for tool purchases, material runs, or finishing touches on an ongoing project. While the contest is
