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How to Install a Gas Lantern

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to St. Louis to install a gas lantern on an original 1890s home in a historic neighborhood.

Home Organization Apps to Make Your Life Easier

Check out our recommendations for home organizations apps to take control of your maintenance schedules, finances, chores, and more.

Touring Historic Lafayette Square in St Louis

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey visits the historic Lafayette Square neighborhood in St Louis, which was destroyed by a tornado in 1896 and was largely neglected until fairly recently.

S41 E16: Paradise Strong

Paradise residents discuss their determination to rebuild. Tom inspects engineered siding and fire-rated sheathing, and Richard looks at a solar backup battery. The former Paradise fire chief discusses advanced preparation with Kevin, and at the Hope Plaza Memorial ground-breaking, the heroes and survivors are honored. Then, Luke and Crystal celebrate moving in.

How To Use a Mobile CNC Router and the Benefits of Doing so

Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert shows how to set up a mobile CNC router and explains the benefits.

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Inside Your Home’s Electrical Service Panel

Learn all about your home’s power distribution center in this helpful guide on home electrical service panels.

Image of a sand and gravel filter bed for a septic system. Septic systems are complex and require regular maintenance.

Septic Systems: How They Work and How to Maintain Them

Septic systems are complex and require regular maintenance. In our guide, we'll explain how a septic system works and how to take care of it.

As a part of a home heating system, Richard Trethewey install radiant tubing in a house.

Home Heating Guide For Beginners

Heating is the most basic requirement of a house. Learn about the various types of home heating systems and how to maintain them.

What to Do When Your Sewer Backs Up

When it comes to sewer backups, it’s always smarter to be prepared. Here are a few tips for handling a sewer backup.

What You Need to Build Your Own Doghouse

Consider size, materials, and structure when building a doghouse.

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How To Install a Dimmer Switch

Installing a dimmer switch is one of the easiest DIY electrical projects you can do. Read these steps on how to install one in your home.

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Basic Types of Home Air Conditioning Systems

Learn the basics of the most common AC systems and how to maintain them with this guide on all the different AC systems.

How To Build a Bunk Bed

Need more space in the bedroom? Just want to change it up? Follow these steps to plan and build a safe, wall-attached wooden bunk bed.

How To Build a Wood Beam Ceiling

Follow this guide to add character to your home using decorative wood ceiling beams. We break down the installation process, cost, and more.

How To Use a Band Saw

Band saws are great for a variety of wood- and metal-working projects. Follow this guide on how to purchase, install, and use one safely.

How To Build a Basement Bar

A basement bar might be the perfect addition to your home. Here’s what to keep in mind when planning your subterranean entertaining oasis.

How to Make an End-Grain Cutting Board

Turn a piece of scrap wood into a useful butcher block.

6 Common Paint Problems & How to Fix Them

Learn what causes the peskiest paint problems—and how to fix and avoid them in the future.

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Everything You Need to Know to Build a Murphy Bed

From installing hardware to choosing your own design, here’s what you need to know when buying or building a Murphy bed.

How To Repair Cracks in Plaster Walls

Plaster walls are a key part of your home's structure but are prone to cracks. Learn how to repair cracks in plaster walls in our guide.

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S41 E15: No Pain No Gain

Luke and Crystal are moving into their home. Kevin visits a fire test lab, and Jose and Anna’s house gets roof shingles. Mark installs a stone veneer at Avonlea and Joey’s house. Then, Kevin tours farms around Paradise, and Jenn meets an architect who designed a town memorial.