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> iStock Frozen water pipes are bad enough, but a frozen septic system is worse. Here’s how to avoid this wintertime nightmare. During winter months, water freezes on ponds, rivers,

> iStock No one will know a pet is in the house when you take these steps to remove odors from furniture, flooring, and the air. Few things are worse

> iStock To maintain the chimney flues that safely channel smoke and fumes from fuel-burning appliances to the outside, they should be inspected and cleaned on a regular basis. If

This garage remodel in Los Angeles increased the home’s square footage by nearly 40 percent “After” photos by Luminous Vision for Sweeten Homeowners: Saima and Tom, two UCLA administrators, found

> Looking to build a new side table for your living room or bedroom? Build this sturdy Arts and Crafts–style side table from stock lumber—you can even customize its height

> Download the resource guide for the 2021 Idea House: The Cottage Community to learn about the products, resources, and professionals that went into building this home. https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/23008957/Norwalk_Idea_House_Resource_Guide_FINAL.pdf Did you

> House One editor and DIY expert Jenn Largesse shares how to build a sturdy cedar seat that keeps firewood close. This story originally appeared in the Winter 2021 Issue

> Courtesy The Kentucky Trust Save this historic shotgun house with deep roots. This story originally appeared in the Winter 2021 Issue of This Old House Magazine. Click here to

> Silky Gomboy Versatile Folding Saw | Tim Soter This Old House editor Chris Ermides shares some finds he’s come to rely on in his tool belt. This story originally

> iStock A clean, well-maintained chimney will save you money and prevent trouble—and, yes, there are parts of the job you can do yourself. If you have a chimney, it