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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
Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert demonstrates a mobile CNC routing machine.
Inside Your Home’s Electrical Service Panel
Get essential knowledge about your home’s power distribution center.
Septic System Guide: How It Works and How to Maintain It
A well-maintained septic system is trouble-free and something a homeowner doesn’t have to think about much. Here’s how to keep it that way.
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 bad things like a sewer backup, it’s always smarter to be prepared. Read on for 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.
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.
Basic Types of Home Air Conditioning Systems
There are several types of air conditioning units to choose from, depending on the specific needs of your home. Learn the basics of the most common AC systems and how to maintain them.
How to Build a Custom Bunk Bed
Follow these steps to plan and build a safe, wall-attached bunk bed for your growing kids.
How to Build a Wood Beam Ceiling
Use these directions to add character to your home by installing wood beams to your ceiling.
How to Use a Band Saw
Learn the basics of how to properly use a band saw.
How to Build a Basement Bar
A bar can be the perfect addition to anyone’s basement. Here’s what you should 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.
How to Build a Murphy Bed
Here is what you need to know when building (or buying) a Murphy bed.
How to Repair Cracks in Plaster Walls
Painting expert Mauro Henrique shows Kevin O’Connor how to handle cracks in plaster and drywall.
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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.
S18 E15: Indoor Garden, Fireplace Hearth
Jenn plants an indoor garden; Richard demonstrates how and why frozen pipes burst; Tom discusses hole saws; Mark replaces a hearth.
How a Frozen Pipe Bursts
In this DIY Smarts, Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates how and why frozen pipes burst.
How to Use a Hole Saw
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains the basics of using a hole saw.
How to Plant an Indoor Garden
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Jenn Nawada installs a unique kind of indoor garden for a homeowner who wants to grow vegetables year round.
How to Replace a Hearth with Slate Tile
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough replaces a common terra cotta hearth with slate tile.
Ideas for Creating a Cozy Reading Nook
Everybody loves a built-in nook for curling up with (or without) a good book. Here are 8 ideas that will inspire you to create your own cozy nook.