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S41 E5: Decking for Beginners

Tom Silva teaches the new apprentices to frame a deck. Jeff Sweenor’s crew frames the exterior flair detail. Jenn Nawada learns about Westerly granite. Jeff teaches the apprentices to install a window. Richard Trethewey and Jeff look for a path for the drain stacks.

S18 E5: Built-In, Dining Room Light

Tom repairs a built-in with hand tools; Heath Eastman installs a light in a dining room.

Little Luxuries: Floor Warming | 2019 Idea House

Here’s how we integrated electric floor warming in the TOH 2019 Idea House

Top 20 Best New Home Products | Home Tech

These finds put the fun in functional, from gadgets for the lucky ones on your gift list to investment buys that truly improve life at home.

Framing: They Don’t Build ‘Em Like They Used To | Clearstory Ep. 2

Step by Step Guide to Repairing a Built-In Cabinet

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva repairs an old dining room built-in cabinet with hand tools and a bar of soap.

How to Install a Dining Room Chandelier

In this DIY Smarts, Heath Eastman installs a chandelier in a homeowner’s dining room.

S41 E4: Raise a Second Story

The crew stands up the second floor walls, and three new apprentices arrive as part of the Generation Next program.

S18 E4: Ductless Humidifier, Planters

Richard installs a ductless humidifier; Ross discusses electric bills; Jenn installs a winter-proof planter.

Composite Decking | Insider Sneak Peek

Norm gives apprentice Katherine a lesson on composite decking as they continue to work on the Westerly project.

Geothermal Drilling | Insider Sneak Peek

Ross Trethewey heads to Albany to check out the latest advancement in geothermal drilling, and learn how it’s becoming more accessible for homeowners.

Innovative Siding | Insider Sneak Peek

Kevin takes a trip down to the TOH Idea House, where he checks in with Gordon, who’s working on putting up a new kind of siding.

How to Wire Overhead Lighting | Insider Sneak Peek

Heath Eastman helps a homeowner add overhead lighting to a dining room, showing her how to pick just the right spot.

Understanding Electricity Bills

This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey and plumbing and HVAC expert Richard Trethewey discuss electric bill structures.

How To Tell the Difference Between Different Types of Screws

Trying to discern between different types of screws can be dizzying. Read how to decode screws in our guide.

How To Install Winter-Proof Planters

In this DIY Smarts, Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada installs a front entry planter that will last through the winter.

How To Install and Clean a Whole-House Ductless Humidifier

Dry air in your house can lead to a lot of problems, including respiratory issues, but you can address this by installing your own whole-house ductless humidifier. Read how in our step-by-step guide.

Interactive 3D House Tour | 2019 Idea House

Explore every inch of our 2019 Idea House in New Canaan, CT! Pan around the 360-degree virtual experience—walk around and tap your screen or click your mouse on the hot spots to learn more about the products and materials we used to bring this historic beauty back to life. 3D Tour: Pat Durkin/Rhode Island 3D Virtual Tours