Entryways & Mudrooms
Maximize your mudroom with DIY projects, layout ideas, and storage solutions to bring order to your entryway.
How to Build a Mudroom Bench from Reclaimed Lumber
The architect at the Glen Ridge, NJ project house designed a custom built-in bench and our builder decided to make it out of reclaimed lumber from the framing. Tom Silva and Zack Dettmore team up to build the unit.
6 Helpful Storage Ideas for Your Mudroom
To tackle your organization and storage needs, read this guide for ideas that will help you make the most of your mudroom.
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How to Repair Flagstone Steps
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner repair the flagstone steps in their entryway.
How to Build a Boot Cleaning Station
You can build this handy boot station in an hour or two with just a few tools and some lumber. Leave it outside, or park it in your mudroom.
How To Install an Awning on a House for a Fresh Look
Carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner install an awning over the entry door to their brand-new kitchen step by step.
3-Room Remodels That Transform the Home
Exploring three beautiful room remodels to show you how far your budget, style, and DIY skills can go to transform a space, with This Old House DIY Expert & House One’s Jenn Largesse.
A Comprehensive Guide to Entryways and Mudrooms
Mudrooms are spaces where residents can shrug off their backpacks and remove their footwear before entering other parts of the home.
Doormat Roundup | Refresh Your Entry
Swapping in a new doormat is a simple way to extend a warmer welcome. These designs have the bonus of matching classic American house styles.
How to Repaint a Rusty Metal Hand Rail
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner clean up and repaint a rusty metal railing.
Modern Entryway for $514
A DIY accent wall with an abstract geometric pattern gives a young couple’s foyer the focal point it needs
Behind the Scenes: Jamestown mudroom
A narrow corridor is pressed into service at the Net-Zero house
How To Build a Mudroom Bench
Learn how to build a stylish mudroom bench with our step-by-step guide. This DIY project will add storage and seating to your home.
Mudroom Area for $388
A handsome DIY bench seat flanked by storage cabinets creates a stylish drop spot for a busy family
An Organized Mudroom: The Ultimate Home Upgrade for Back-to-School Season
Create a well-planned drop spot to reduce clutter in living spaces with this guide on organizing mudrooms.
Laundry Room - Potting Room Combination
These work spaces have a lot in common. Gardeners can make the most of a single room with a few tweaks
Idea House 2017 | Multi-Tasking Mudroom/Laundry
See how the combination laundry, mudroom and pet-washing station at the TOH 2017 Idea House perfectly combines efficiency and style.
Mudroom Makeover for $95
A custom-built bench and plenty of hooks squeeze every bit of storage out of a tight space
How to Make a Concrete Umbrella Stand
This easy-to-do storage project from our #DIYDARE challenge shows you how to make a colorful, concrete umbrella stand for your entryway.
35 Stylish Ideas for Mudrooms and Drop Zones
From bare-bones to built-out, see our mudroom storage ideas for creating a stylish spot for coats, shoes, bags—and more—right where you need it most
9 Smart Mudroom Ideas
Simple mudroom designs for the whole family to store—and easily reach—outerwear essentials.
Cozy Cottage Entry for $177
Board-and-batten wainscot and carefully placed hardware give a fresh new look—and purpose—to a formerly nondescript space
How to Build a Wall Cubby Shelf
Use our how-to guide to build a wall cubby shelf and tidy up your cluttered entryways, hallways, and other spaces in your home.
Life-Changing Tips for a More Organized Home
From your entryway to your bathroom to your bedroom, this guide presents over 30 tips from experts on how to keep your home organized.
How To Build a Boot Stand
Tidy up and protect your floors with this DIY boot stand made from balusters.
How To Install a Fiberglass Entry Door
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to upgrade an entryway with a brand-new, low-maintenance, energy-efficient door.
Entryway Benches
Whether you have a full-on mudroom or want to dedicate a section of wall to act as one, a seat with storage is a by-the-door essential
How to Turn a Salvaged Column Into a Coat Tree
Reclaimed posts with fluted channels or curvy turnings can find new life as a decorative interior accent
How to Build a Wall-Mounted Coatrack
No room for an entryway closet? No problem. Keep outerwear organized with this simple-to-build piece
How to Plan a Dog Cleaning Station In Your Garage Or Mudroom
A dedicated washing area for your pet friends makes bath time a breeze. This step-by-step guide walks you through how to build your own.
10 Hard-Working Rooms That Make Life Easier
Packed with clever built-ins and space-maximizing storage, these high-functioning rooms offer great ideas for streamlining your home.
Make a Mudroom That Works for You
7 versatile drop-spots for coats, bags, and shoes, each packed with space-saving and clutter-busting ideas to help tidy up your entry
Everything You Need to Know About Wainscoting
Dress up your plain-Jane walls with stylish trim that also guards against scuffs and scratches. This Old House helps you get the look you want at a price you can afford.