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Secret Door in a Haunted House

There are a lot of hidden secrets in #1915House, but so far there’s no movable shelf hidden door to a secret room. …

It’s So Sticky

I think it’s fair to say I’m a pretty good maker of things and problem solver – but I’m being totally defeated …

Reversing the Swing of a Gate

My neighbors installed a fence that prevents by gate from opening all the way, making my driveway too narrow. Time for some …

Are You a Maker?

I’m a maker. Are you? If you are, or if you’d like to be, or if you just like to watch things …

Me and TOH on the Same Page?

Coincidentally, this weekend Ask This Old House installed a post light in a front yard and I installed one in the master …

Attic Odyssey

It’s finally raining in LA, so I finally know there’s a leak in my 100 year old house. It’s in a downstairs …