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GIFT GUIDE | Fan Picks for Mother’s Day

We asked you, our TOH fans, to share your wish lists. Here are some of our favorite responses, including gifts at a range of price points.
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S40 E20: Eight Is Enough Stairways

Tips on how to calculate stair riser height, foundation insulation, radiant heat, and back to Santa Fe
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S17 E20: Fix Foundation, Textured Ceiling

Mark repoints a crumbling fieldstone foundation; Tom discusses the proper disposal techniques for oily rags; and instead of scraping, Mauro smooths over a textured ceiling
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Tom and Norm Build a Small Deck

Tom Silva and Norm Abram team up to make quick work of framing a small deck. Did the chisel come out of Norm's pouch? Of course it did
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How to Install a Mudsill

Norm Abram teaches our apprentices Carly and Erick the basics of mudsill installation at our Brookline project
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How To Control Dust During Demolition

Before you start a demolition project, check out our guide and video to learn how you can reduce dust for a cleaner and safer work space.
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How to Safely Dispose of Oily Rags

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva discusses the proper disposal techniques for oily rags to prevent spontaneous combustion.
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How To Flatten a Textured Ceiling

Read our guide to easily flatten your textured ceiling and discover how to achieve a sleek, flat ceiling without scraping.
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How To Repoint and Prevent Further Damage to a Fieldstone Foundation

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough repoints a homeowner's crumbling fieldstone foundation and explains how you can do the same.
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How to Plan for Spring Bulbs

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and landscape designer Jenn Nawada share some tips for planting spring bulbs
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Photoshop Redo: A Handsome Homestead

A revamped garage, a metal roof, fresh siding, and upgraded entries give this 1930s farmhouse more-coherent charm
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S40 E19: Stone Cold Pavers

Paver selection, skylight install, sewer line replacement, and foundation repair
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S17 E19: Water Filter, Bathroom Caulking

Richard updates a water filter; Mark compares jointers; Tom re-caulks a bathtub.
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Stenciling Ideas for Stair Risers

Learn how to transform your staircase with stunning stencil designs and make your staircase the centerpiece of your home.
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Deer-Resistant Plants You Can Use To Protect Your Garden

In this guide, we examine over a dozen plants you can use in your garden to keep it safe from invasive animals like deer.
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How to Caulk Around a Bathtub

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates the correct materials and techniques required for re-caulking a bathtub
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Comparing Masonry Jointers

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough explains the uses for different types of masonry jointers along with other tips and tricks.
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How and When To Use a Japanese Pull Saw

Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert explains when and how to use a Japanese pull saw for precise woodworking and cutting tasks.
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How to Install and Maintain a Water Filter Under the Sink

Installing a water filter under your sink can remove contaminants, sediment, and unpleasant tastes. Read how to install this system yourself in our step-by-step guide.
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Bath Makeover for $189

To show just how far a little time and money can go, a homeowner gives her master bath its first new look in more than 20 years
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Kitchen Before and After: Expanding a Small Kitchen

Several separate rooms unite to create one comfortable food-prep and hangout space with style to spare
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Tick Prevention Starts with…Mice?

Let the mice help you reduce the tick population
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S40 E18: Norm Revisits a Skylight

One of Norm’s first projects for This Old House was to install a skylight on our first renovation in Dorchester, MA. Today Norm teaches the next generation of tradespeople how to master that skill.
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S17 E18: Smart Irrigation, Jimmy DiResta

Jenn upgrades an irrigation system; Kevin builds an outdoor chair with Jimmy DiResta.
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Early American Lighting | North Shore Farmhouse

Up in Rupert, Vermont, homeowner Bill shows off handcrafted reproductions of period light fixtures