How to Strip a Hardwood Floor

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows the proper and safe way to remove an old finish from a hardwood floor

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No More Heavy Metal

How to reduce lead hazards when you’re renovating

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How to Strip a Hardwood Floor

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows the proper and safe way to remove an old finish from a hardwood floor

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Adding Carriage-Style Garage Doors

See what’s involved when installation pros upgrade generic overhead garage doors to old-world carriage-house openers

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Life-Saving Fire Prevention Products

From smoke alarms to automatic sprinkler systems, learn ways to protect your home and family from fire’s devastating effects

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Down-in-the-Dumps Bungalow Revival

A mix of salvaged materials and sweat equity breathed new life into a house that had seen tough times


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A Lesson in Bathroom Lighting

Your bathroom’s becoming a refuge, so why not light it adequately?

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Architectural Birdhouses

Birds nest in the spring, it’s true. But now’s the time to put their potential homes on the market. We found birdhouses to suit your surroundings, in styles from rustic to refined

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Adding Carriage-Style Garage Doors

See what’s involved when installation pros upgrade generic overhead garage doors to old-world carriage-house openers

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How to Prune Small Trees and Shrubs

The right way to clean up limbs and when to get it done

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