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Whether you’re building a new home or remodeling an existing one, protect your investment throughout the construction process.

Consider design, comfort, and greater energy efficiency when installing a new HVAC system

Prevent ice on your sidewalks and steps by pretreating with pet-friendly options, and learn tips to keep your pet happy in wintry weather.

Preventing ice from building up on your driveway can prevent damage and dangerous accident. Read how to keep your driveway ice-free in our step-by-step guide.

Windows look simple, but they are highly engineered machines. Architect Don Powers decodes R-value and U-factors, architectural historian Elizabeth Milnarik traces the window’s history, and TOH’s Tom Silva reminds us that old windows are worth saving.

Welcome to our Farmhouse in Fairfield County: a 3,700-square-foot beauty overlooking Long Island Sound. As you can see, progress is well underway, and you can follow the action, 24/7, below.

Gutter's are your home’s most important water management system. Here's what you need to know about them, and why they're important.

Furniture provides comfort at home while letting us express our style. In our guide, we'll explain how to find the right pieces for you.

Learn how to know when to replace an old ceiling, what your options are, and what you should look out for in our guide.

Whether you’re adding a powder room, bathroom vanity or creating a serene master retreat, remodeling a bathroom is no small job. We guide you through cost considerations, when to hire a pro, and what you should upgrade.

No matter how unpleasantly hot or cold it is outside, we can stay comfortable indoors because of heating and cooling equipment. The varied technology we have today for mechanically heating and cooling indoor spaces is truly amazing.

In this guide, we teach you all you need to know about adding a deck, from safety inspections and protocols to construction and maintenance.

On Wednesday, December 18, TOH host Kevin O’Connor and painting expert Mauro Henrique took your questions live from the Cape Ann house. Thanks for joining us!

Thanks for joining us in the Ask This Old House studio on Wednesday night where you "axed" Kevin O’Connor and Richard Trethewey all your plumbing and HVAC related questions. If you missed it, you can catch it again here

The Emmy Award-winning series This Old House and Ask This Old House will begin airing new seasons of both shows on PBS starting October 3 .

Season One Featuring 10 Episodes Debuts On October 24, 2019

Use this form to ask a home-repair question and you could be featured!

Thinking of investing in solar panels for your home? Here is everything you need to consider for residential solar panel installation.