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All About Smart Homes
Learn about what makes up a smart home.
The Brookline Mid-century Modern House | 360-degree Interactive Tour
Explore every room and learn about the materials and fixtures within the house.
All About Closets
The closet space you use in your home is a central part of how you organize your life. No matter how much space you have—from small cubbies to extra rooms converted into walk-in closets—strategically using what’s available is the best way to maximize your storage.
S18 E14: Weird Shower Valve, Mossy Roof
Richard replaces a shower valve with a conventional pressure balanced one, Nathan demonstrates how to refinish stair treads, and Tom removes moss from a roof in the latest episode of Ask This Old House.
How to Upgrade to a Pressure Balanced Shower Valve
Richard Trethewey travels to Salt Lake City to replace a shower valve he has never seen before in his career with a conventional pressure balanced one.
How to Refinish Worn Out Stair Treads
In this edition of DIY Smarts, Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert demonstrates how to refinish stair treads.
How to Clean and Prevent a Mossy Roof
Tom Silva helps a homeowner remove moss from his roof and prevent it from growing back
Creating a Better Yard
Fix up the outside on every side of the house.
All About Building a Workshop
The details of your workshop depend on the projects you prefer and the space you’ve got available.
All About Plumbing
Here’s how to make water work for you.
All About Fireplaces
Everything you need to know to understand this iconic home feature.
All About Home Inspections
Before buying a house, you’ll want to conduct a property inspection. Read on to learn more about your options when it comes to home inspections.
What to Know About Household Safety
While accidents and hazards in the home seem to happen randomly, we can do a great deal to reduce their likelihood by being proactive about household safety. Read our tips for keeping you and your family safe.
How to Build a Stunning Pergola
Pergolas provide shade for your patio and can add an element of design to your backyard. Read this to learn how to build a pergola in your yard.
An Introduction to Driveways and Sidewalks
Details make a difference in the way we walk, ride, and drive.
All About Doors
Here’s how to choose the type and style to suit your needs.
All About Entryways & Mudrooms
Mudrooms serve as spaces where the home’s residents can shrug off their backpacks and remove their messy footwear before entering other parts of the home. Why else do they matter? Read on to learn more.
Different Types of Fans for the Home
Whether you’re in the bathroom, kitchen, bedroom or elsewhere, there are different types of fans to help you keep cool, ventilated and dry.
All About Green Homes
A green home is house that’s both healthy for the environment and for its occupants, with the main criteria being energy efficiency, sustainability, durability, and human health.
How to Prepare for Storms and Natural Disasters
Be prepared to protect your family and your home when disaster strikes.
All About Attics
Attics are the space between the roof and the ceiling of the highest floor of the house. They’re usually full of insulation, and sometimes heating or air conditioning equipment as well.
How to Remove Air Pollution in the Home
While a tight, well-insulated home is great for saving energy, trapping lots of stale air indoors can undermine your health. Here’s what you need to know to ensure that the quality of the air inside is healthy and free from harmful pollutants.