Turn a worn-out wood floor into a warm cottage classic with a simple checkerboard pattern

  Those aren't ghosts making a racket in your home—it's just normal wear and tear taking its toll. Check out these remedies for common noises.

  Show winter illnesses the door by keeping the house as germ-free as can be. This Old Househas some time-honored tips for making your house a healthy home

  This Old Houseplumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to strap in shaky and rattling shower valve pipes

  Borrowing from the pages of This Old House, these savvy DIYers gave their nothing-special kitchen a better layout and a stylish new retro look

  If your saw blade gets covered in sticky sap, spritz it with oven cleaner, wait 20 minutes, and wipe it clean. — Norm Abram, This Old Housemaster carpenter