This Old House

This Old House gives you the inspiration, information and instruction you need to take on home improvement projects of all sizes and succeed. In every issue, find fresh design ideas for every room, creative DIY solutions, step-by-step projects, and tips from the pros. For annual or monthly subscriptions (on all platforms except iOS), your subscription will automatically renew and be charged to your provided payment method at the end of the term unless you choose to cancel. You may cancel at any time during your subscription in your account settings. If your provided payment method cannot be charged, we may terminate your subscription.

Editor’s Note • Saluting TOH’s team of trusted experts: Thank you for helping us share your know-how, wisdom, and warmth in every issue for nearly three decades.

Of kitchens, baths, and embracing change

Around The House • What’s happening in the world of This Old House

You did it! • Reader projects, tips, and triumphs

From derelict to delightful • A pair of old-house enthusiasts put their passion to the test, saving a ramshackle 1852 farmhouse from the wrecking ball and turning it into a cozy home filled with light and character

Character studies • Looking for inspiration for a kitchen that stands out from the rest? Take a cue from the three here, each one infused with the house’s historical style without being stuck in the past

VICTORIAN REVIVAL STYLE: EXUBERANT COLOR AND PATTERN

CRAFTSMAN STYLE: SIMPLE BY NATURE

Updated for today • The 1990s building boom left a legacy of sprawling bathrooms with oversize tubs and lackluster finishes. Ahead: three remodels that maximize the footprint, while transforming the space’s look, feel, and function

THE FIX: LUXE SOAKER, UPGRADED VANITY

THE FIX: SAME SPOTS, ALL NEW FINISHES

Meeting more than halfway • A design-build duo gives their pantry a simple yet striking two-tone paint treatment

At ease at last • After a decade of dysfunction in a 1920s cottage that had previously been added onto, a homeowner engages professional help to enable her house to reach its full potential. The result: a home that finally feels just right

Reviving a Victorian • The team from This Old House arrives on-site to take the measure of a cherished but deteriorated family home that dates to 1887—and is being renovated to accommodate multigenerational living

BUILDING BETTER • Embracing the new Builder Zachary Dettmore is passionate about efficient, modern construction methods that give a house protection and durability for the ages

Luxury vinyl floors • Resilient wood-look planks and stone-tile look-alikes are more convincing than ever. Here’s how to choose and use them

Is luxury vinyl right for you? • While LVP and LVT can be easier-on-the-wallet alternatives to real wood and ceramic or stone tile, and improved looks give them a goes-anywhere-in-the-home reputation, the material still has some limitations

Getting to the core • Understanding a couple of acronyms can help guide you to the best product for your project

DURABILITY COUNTS • A thick wear layer is one mark of quality

INSTALL IT TWO WAYS • DIY it or hire a pro—either way, there are factors to consider when deciding which method is best for your project

Choose your look • Luxury vinyl can replicate everything from patterned oak floors to high-end stone and ceramic tile

Inspired choices • New technologies, improved materials, and innovative designs create an array of options for your kitchen and bath that look great and perform even better

Adding basement egress • A direct exit outdoors allows easy access to below-grade space for convenience and safety. Here’s what you need to know about creating one

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