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New Solutions To Unclog Sinks and Keep Them Clear

Explore traditional and innovative solutions to clear a clogged sink in this guide, with tips from TOH plumbing expert Richard Trethewey.
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How to Build a Reclaimed Wine Rack

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor show you how to build a wine rack out of a reclaimed beam.
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How to Repaint a Rusty Metal Hand Rail

Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner clean up and repaint a rusty metal railing.
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S14 E12: Deck Chair

Norm designs and builds a deck chair made of plantation grown teak and specialized brass hardware designed to withstand the elements
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Outlet Installation with a Master Electrician

Look over the shoulder of electrician Heath Eastman as he installs an electrical outlet in our Brookline project house to learn a few tricks of the trade.
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S11 E12: Chef's Table

Norm builds a butcher block-topped chef’s table which includes a built-in knife rack, towel racks, and pull-through drawers.
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Home Inspection Nightmares: Gardening Edition

In celebration of a new spring DIY season, here are some cautionary tales from the Home Inspection Nightmares archives
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TOH Know-How: A Smarter Panel for Easier Electrical Installation

At the TOH 2018 Idea House, electrician Ben Giles shows Kevin O’Connor the innovative and intuitive new load center from Leviton
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Updates From the Young Tradespeople at unCommon Construction

January 18, 2019 You won’t believe what the young builders at unCommon Construction are up to this semester!
at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, Richard Trethewey discusses new advances in plumbing with Chris Ermides
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How Plumbing Technology is Advancing

During a visit to IBS 2019, Richard Trethewey gave our Pro2Pro editor a lesson in connecting pex tubing, then explored a new water-monitoring device and high-tech training tool
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How To Clean Saw Blades and Keep Them in Tip-Top Shape

A saw will keep making reliably precise cuts as long as you keep it clean. Learn how to clean saw blades effectively with our three-step process.
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How To Repair a Custom Cabinet Frame

Do you have a crack in your cabinet frame? Here's how a pro tackled this repair in the field with no expensive tools or machinery.
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Photoshop Redo: From Dreary to Cheery Cottage

Practical upgrades give a little stone house a brighter outlook
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Bathroom Before and After: Kid-Friendly Remodel

Swapping adjacent bath and laundry locations allows for a smarter layout and fresh finishes
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How To Build a Rustic Headboard in 10 Simple Steps

You can build a rustic headboard with some basic tools and weathered wood. Read how to add an old-barn charm to your bedroom in our step-by-step guide.
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How to Clean a Washing Machine

Keep your front loader mold-free! High-efficiency front-loading washing machines use less water and energy, plus get clothes cleaner than their top-loading competition—but they’re also more prone to developing odors and mildew. Here, ways to turn a stinky washer into a clean machine
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Bath Tiling Made Easier

Renovating your bath? Take the stress out of a DIY tile job—and save some time and money—with these off-the-shelf helpers
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S11 E10: Sink Base

Norm Abram shows how to build a sink base.
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Prevent Frozen Pipes While You're Away

Leaving town? Turn down the heat…but only a little
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Back-Saving Snow Removal Tools

Even if you own a snow thrower, there are still times when manual means provide the best (and safest) way to clear the white stuff. Here, three of the latest products that make snow removal less of a chore
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What Is It? | Red Tool with Brass Brushes

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a red tool with brass brushes, but What Is It?
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How to Install a GPS-Enabled Smart Thermostat

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey installs a thermostat that can be programmed automatically from a smart phone
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How To Install Solar Panels With Microinverters

Solar panels with microinverters are the ideal way to harness the sun's energy, boosting solar power to be safer and more eco-friendly.
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The Westerly Project

A 1940s ranch will be transformed into an updated Dutch Colonial revival