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How to Prevent Mold in Your Basement

Identify, treat, and prevent basement mold with expert advice from This Old House.
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How & When To Clean Your Chimney

Learn how and when to clean your chimney properly to prevent dangerous creosote buildup and reduce the risk of chimney fires.
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How to Remove Rust from Tools

Follow this step-by-step guide to get all of your tools from wrenches to power saws rust-free and keep them that way for years to come.
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Insiders: Here’s How to Install the This Old House App

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How to Restore a Weathered Deck

Read these techniques for refurbishing an old deck.
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How You Can Unclog Any Drain: Sink, Toilet, and Tub

Armed with the right tools and techniques, here’s how You Can unclog a sink or toilet easily without having to call in a pro.
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How to Repair Your Favorite Leather Chair

If the cost of replacing your leather furniture is more than you can bear, these steps will show you how to make the repairs yourself.
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How To Flip a House: A Guide for Beginners

Do you want to start flipping houses for a profit? Consider these important tips before making a big investment.
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How To Turn Your Basement Into a Wine Cellar

If you love wine, a wine cellar is a great asset for your collection and your home. Here's how to build a wine cellar in your basement.
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How to Paint a Faux-Marble Countertop

Wondering if you can create a marble effect on your laminate surface? Read these steps to discover what you need to make marble countertop paint for much less.
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Hidden Cat Litter Box Ideas

Whether you want to build a hidden litter box or repurpose furniture to house it, we have a variety of ideas to give your cat privacy.
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The Westerly House | 360° Interactive Tour

Explore the inside of season 41’s 1940s ranch-turned-Dutch colonial in Westerly, Rhode Island. Pan around the interactive virtual experience and click hot spots to learn more about the products and materials used to complete this remodel.
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How To Get Rid of and Prevent Mold in the Bathroom

Learn how to remove mold from your bathroom and prevent it from growing in the future by following our step by step guide.
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Hard Hat Tour Official Rules

NO PURCHASE IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.
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This Old House Magazine

This Old House Magazine has step-by-step instructions to make each and every project a success, stunning before and after photos of home improvement makeovers, great solutions for every style and budget, and the newest tools and products to make projects even easier—and faster!
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Window and Door Installation Master Class | Pro2Pro LIVE

Watch Kevin O’Connor and Building Science expert Christine Williamson discuss the key strategies to an air-tight installation that manages water.
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How to Build a Wall-Hung TV Cabinet

A step-by-step guide to help you conceal your TV
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How to Choose the Best Siding for a House

This guide will help you navigate the different siding materials on the market today, their benefits, and other things to keep in mind when planning a siding project.
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How To Install Shiplap Walls

In this guide, we walk you though how to create the effect of shiplap by installing plywood panels to walls inside your home.
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Serviceable Plumbing and HVAC Installations

Watch as Richard Trethewey and John Deforge of SG Harold Plumbing and Heating discuss the challenges that service technicians face on the job.
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Exterior Walls That Exceed the Code | Pro2Pro Premiere

Learn how to build an exterior wall assembly that is air-tight, manages moisture, and provides an R-value that goes beyond the code.
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How to Properly Install a Window | Pro2Pro

Watch Tom Silva teach two apprentices how to correctly hang a flanged window.
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S18 E16: Dog Dish Stand, Gas Lantern

Watch as Tom teaches a young woodworker how to use power tools, and Richard installs a gas lantern.
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How To Build a DIY Wood Dog Bowl Stand

Learn how to build your own DIY wood dog bowl stand from This Old House's Tom Silva with our informative step-by-step guide.
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How To Wire a Portable Generator

Ask This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman explains a few different methods for hooking up a portable generator to a house.