Archives
How To Install Door Trim
Whether you’re installing a new door or changing your home's style, read on to learn how to trim a door yourself.
American Home Shield Review (2022)
In a saturated home warranty industry, it can be challenging to find a home warranty company without any direction or guidance. The This Old House Reviews Team researched a variety of companies and found that American Home Shield is a top contender. Read our full review to learn more.
Paradise Rising: Residents Rebuild a Year after the Fires
More than a year after the town was nearly leveled by the most devastating wildfire in California’s history, a special This Old House series takes a look at how the residents of Paradise are rebuilding their homes—and community. Here are some of their stories
All About Zero-Turn Lawn Mowers and the Best Mower Brands
Explore zero-turn mowers: how they work, benefits, and top brands. See how to choose the best option for mowing your lawn.
Home Warranty Roof Leak Coverage
Are roof leaks covered under a home warranty? Keep reading to learn about home warranty roof coverage and how to protect your roof over the long-term.
How to Build a Raised Garden Bed | This Old House: Live
Watch as This Old House landscape expert Jenn Nawada demonstrates how to build a raised garden bed in her backyard.
GAF HDZ™ Shingles Engineered for Accuracy Installed at the Cape Ann Project House
This Old House’s Cape Ann Project requires more than 6,000 square feet of roofing. Watch as we demonstrate how GAF’s Timberline® HDZ™ roofing shingles provide LayerLock™ technology and a wider strike zone, allowing shingles to be installed 30% faster and more accurately than standard shingles.
Best Home Warranty Companies
Use our in-depth guide to find the best home warranty company for your needs. We’ve reviewed each company’s unique features, plan options, pros and cons, and pricing.
Welcome to the 2020 Idea House: Cottage on the Cape
Get a glimpse of the construction happening at our 2020 Idea House: Cottage on the Cape in Eastham, MA.
Idea House Build: Let the Light In | Cottage on the Cape (E2)
In episode 2 of the Idea House Build: Cottage on the Cape series, Matt explains the roof layers that will be installed after the last of the sheathing goes down, and Pete installs a Velux skylight. Back on the ground, a Bilco ScapeWell gets installed for egress and added light in the basement.
S41 E17: Cape Ann Shingle Style
Homeowners John and Molly plan to put the history back into their 1890s shingle-style home. They’ll remove ‘70s carpet, repair cracking balusters and transform the front entry, restoring the home’s original beauty and updating it for modern living.
S18 E17: Cherry Blossoms, Mount Rushmore
Jenn travels to Washington D.C. to see the Cherry Blossom Festival and then plants a cherry tree; Mark learns about how Mount Rushmore was built and demonstrates various techniques for cutting stone; Nathan visits Abraham Lincoln’s house. Then, he helps a homeowner to replace his traditional mortise hardware with hardware that locks.
Touring the Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C.
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Jenn Nawada travels to Washington D.C. to see the Cherry Blossom Festival.
How To Plant a Cherry Tree in 9 Simple to Follow Steps
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Jenn Nawada travels to Washington D.C. to help a homeowner select and plant a cherry tree for his house.
How Mount Rushmore was Created
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough learns about how Mount Rushmore was built.
How To Cut Stone With Hand Tools
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough teaches various techniques for cutting stone with common hand tools.
Touring Abraham Lincoln’s House
Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert visits Abraham Lincoln’s house in Springfield, IL.
How to Replace Full Mortise Door Hardware
Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner to replace his traditional mortise hardware with hardware that locks.
Give Back During the COVID-19 Crisis
If you have spare, unused masks, respirator cartridges, nitrile gloves, safety goggles or face shields, please donate them.
The Best Way to Insulate an Existing Concrete-Block Wall
Tom Silva gives some advice on insulating a brick Colonial with concrete-block walls
How to Insulate Around Recessed LED Fixtures
Scott Caron offers advice on how to keep your home energy-efficient when using recessed lights
How to Troubleshoot a Running Toilet
This Old House Plumbing and Heating Expert, Richard Trethewey explains the cause and solution of a dripping toilet
This Old House® Launches “This Old House: Live” Offering Daily Programming for Home Enthusiasts Sheltering at Home
Free Access to Stream Full Episodes in This Old House App Starting March 27.