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Streaming Services | Play it Again, Alexa
Streaming services have taken the music industry by storm. If you’re just wading in, here’s how to choose the perfect setup for your home
Adding Crown Molding to a Coffered Ceiling
This Old House home builder Jeff Sweenor explains how he trimmed out the coffered ceiling of our Westerly project
Photoshop Redo: From No Character to Classic
A boxy brick house from 1950 gets a timeless redesign
Create an Office Nook for $552
An unused living room corner gets put to work as an open office area with strategic storage and a soothing color palette.
How to Build a Custom Window Screen in a Few Simple Steps
Pro2Pro Editor Chris Ermides decided to upgrade tattered window screens with new ones he built himself. We show you how he did it.
How to Install LP SmartSide Trim & Siding Part 2 | Pro2Pro
Recorded live from the jobsite of our 2019 Idea House in New Canaan, Connecticut, This Old House host Kevin O’Connor meets up with lead carpenter Gordon Jacobsen of Karp Associates to install a building material called LP SmartSide Trim & Siding.
How to Install Smartside Siding Part 1 | Pro2Pro
Recorded live from the jobsite of our 2019 Idea House in New Canaan, Connecticut, This Old House host Kevin O’Connor meets up with lead carpenter Gordon Jacobsen of Karp Associates to install a building material called Smartside Siding
What Is LP SmartSide Siding? | Pro2Pro
Recorded live from the jobsite of our 2019 Idea House in New Canaan, CT, This Old House host Kevin O’Connor meets up with lead carpenter Gordon Jacobsen of Karp Associates to discuss a building material called LP SmartSide Siding.
Bath Before and After | Sophisticated Sanctuary
A remodeled master bath takes inspiration from classic luxury-hotel style
How To Install and Maintain a Standing Seam Copper Roof
Installing a standing seam copper roof is a difficult, precise process, but experienced do-it-yourself enthusiasts can handle its challenges. Read our step-by-step installation guide below, which also includes maintenance tips.
Wood Floors Are Lightening Up
Many homeowners are switching to lighter wood floors. Learn about ways to lighten your floors, and how the change can open up your space.
Is It Time to Upgrade Your Toilet? Read Our Guide to Find Out
If you’re double-flushing or dealing with frequent clogs, it might be time to replace your toilet. Here's what you need to know.
How to Get a Sliding Screen Door Back on Track
It’s one of life’s little annoyances: the balky screened patio door that catches and sticks. Good news: The fix is a cinch
How To Protect a Deck With Pot Feet
Learn how to prevent moisture damage to your deck and elevate your potted plants by adding pot feet to your outdoor decor.
Crush-Worthy Ice Tray
Just in time for summer's dog days, an easy way to cool your drinks
Doormat Roundup | Refresh Your Entry
Swapping in a new doormat is a simple way to extend a warmer welcome. These designs have the bonus of matching classic American house styles.
Stylish Gates to Safeguard Your Dog
You love your dog, but sometimes it shouldn’t have the run of the house. Fortunately, there are gate options that are as handsome as they are sturdy; many can be left in place all the time without creating an eyesore or obstacle
How to Plaster Blue Board
Tom Silva shows Kevin O'Connor the differences between drywall installation and plastering over blue board
How to Install Wood Shingles | This Old House
Tom Silva shows the apprentices how to properly install wood shingles
S40 E26: Taking Modern Back to the Future
The lackluster mid-century box is a modern marvel once again. Kevin and Tommy arrive to assess the transformation of the exterior of the house.
S17 E26: Historic Plantings, Wood Utensils
Jenn plants Victorian flowers; Mauro matches paint colors; Tom carves serving utensils
How To Match a Paint Color
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique demonstrates how to accurately match a paint color. You can match colors using a wheel or paint chips.
Home Inspection Nightmares | Crooked Chimney
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, mason Mark McCullough, and carpenter Nathan Gilbert share more home inspection nightmares
How to Plant a Victorian Garden That Will Last Year Round
Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada helps a homeowner plan, plant, and decorate a Victorian garden.
Build It | Hand-Carved Utensils
Hand-carving wooden utensils is easy and requires only a few tools. Our guide and video explain how to create salad servers with leftover pine.
