Inspection Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our inspection projects, how-tos, and designs.
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Deal Breakers When Buying a Home
Host Kevin O’Connor asks the team at Ask This Old House about the red flags that they might consider deal breakers in today’s real estate market. From foundations to rooflines, they list their top concerns.
How to Conduct a Home Energy Assessment
Home technology expert Ross Trethewey shows a homeowner where her energy consumption is going and how to save some money moving forward.
Open House | Electrical Inspection
Ask This Old House Master Electrician, Heath Eastman, explains what to look for during a home electrical inspection.
Home Inspection Nightmares | Tree-Wrapped Chimney
The Ask This Old House team share more Home Inspection Nightmares.
Home Inspection Nightmares | Untamed Roof
The Ask This Old House crew share more Home Inspection Nightmares with Kevin O’Connor including some wild growth on a roof and chimney and an over-caulked plumbing fix.
Home Inspection Nightmares | Upside Down Joist Hangers
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and master electrician Heath Eastman share more home inspection nightmares.
Home Inspection Nightmares | Crooked Chimney
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, mason Mark McCullough, and carpenter Nathan Gilbert share more home inspection nightmares
Home Inspection Nightmares | Dangerous Deck
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, general contractor Tom Silva and mason Mark McCullough share some wild code violations submitted to them by home inspectors
How To Understand and Perform a Whole-House Energy Audit
Performing a whole-house energy audit can lead to significant savings on your utility bills and increased comfort in your home. Read how to perform an audit in our step-by-step guide.
How to Perform a Home Energy Audit
Spot the leaks, gaps, and cold spots around your home with some simple pieces of equipment
How To Do Your Own Home Inspection
Before you call in the engineer, you can give the house you want to buy the once-over with this advice from TOH's Two-Minute Expert.