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How Much Paint Do I Need?
Need to know how much paint to buy? A little math can save you a lot of time when it comes to interior painting.
How To Fix a Loose Cabinet Door
Read this guide to learn how to put your loose or sagging cabinet door hinges back into place and fix stripped screw holes.
3 Proven Ways To Boost Radiator Performance
Is your radiator still keeping your house warm and cozy? Here are the best ways to improve your radiator's efficiency and lower your costs.
Open-Shelf Upgrade
Turn an awkward nook into a handsome slice of storage using shallow shelves finished with gallery rails
Building Science: If These Walls Could Talk | Clearstory Ep. 6
Put simply, building science is used to optimize the performance of a building...but what does that actually mean for your home?
Key Features You Should Look For in a Gutter Guard
A clogged gutter can lead to water damage and huge hassles for homeowners. Read our guide to learn everything you need to know about gutter protection systems.
Better-Behaved Berries
With autumnal red fruit in split yellow pods, Oriental bittersweet is oh-so-tempting to clip. But the prolific seed-spreader is highly invasive, so consider one of these ornamentals instead
Star Storm Windows
Energy Star now certifies storm windows that meet standard
All the Different Ways You Can Use WD-40 Around the House
We'll show you the best ways to use WD-40 around the house, including cleaning stains, protecting metal fixtures, and more.
Leaf Mold is Gold
Fallen leaves make one of the best soil amendments around
10 Gifts for Pet Lovers
We all know someone who loves pets as much as family. Show them you care with these gifts for the pet lover on your list.
Fall MVP | Metal Fan Rake
It’s a classic for clearing fallen leaves and yard debris, no ear protection required. TOH building technology editor Thomas Baker goes into detail
How To Save Energy in Your Home
Learn how to lower your utility bills with our energy-saving tips, from quick fixes to long-term solutions that boost home efficiency.
Roofs: Coming Out On Top | Clearstory Ep. 5
Hear tips from This Old House’s Charlie Silva and Jeff Sweenor on how to keep roofs in tip-top shape and what to do when you need a new one.
S41 E8: Tanks for the Propane
The new propane tank gets buried in the backyard. Norm advises an apprentice in composite decking. Jeff and Tom add final touches to the coffered ceiling. A shelving system goes into the new office, and applies a stone veneer to the new chimney.
S18 E8: Polybutylene, Squeaky Door
Richard replaces piping; Ross discusses indoor air quality; Tom quiets a squeaky door.
Westerly Landscaping | Insider Sneak Peek
Jenn Nawada shows Kevin O'Connor her game plan for the Westerly backyard and how she plans to bring color, texture, and structure to the landscape
Beehive Oven | Insider Sneak Peek
Mark repairs an original beehive oven from the 1750s, bringing it back to working order for the current homeowners
A Good Use of Old Material | Insider Sneak Peek
In Westerly, Norm and Jeff start the wainscoat treatment on the walls in the kids' playroom, in the old part of the house. Don't miss this next episode of This Old House
Removing Paint from Hardware | Insider Sneak Peek
Mauro shows Kevin the best and safest way to remove paint from hardware, and it's easier than you might think.Tune into next week's Ask This Old House episode to see the result.
The Westerly Grand Tour | Insider Sneak Peek
The Westerly project is finished! Jeff takes Kevin on a tour of the new home before turning it over to Scott and Shayla
Home Inspection Nightmares | Insider Sneak Peek
The team has some fun with another round of home inspection nightmares, and you won't believe some of the submissions! Catch the rest of this Ask This Old House episode next week
Sawmill Coffee Table | Insider Sneak Peek
The homeowners at our Westerly project take Jeff back to an old family sawmill to pick out materials for their living room coffee table. See more on the next episode of This Old House
Replicating a Classic Door | Insider Sneak Peek
Nathan shows Kevin how easy it is to replicate a classic six-panel door from scratch on the next episode of Ask This Old House
Who is Worse Off? The Turkey or the Plumber? | BONUS Clearstory Episode
Thanksgiving is chaotic: the planning, the travel, dealing with family. But think we’ve got it tough?