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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.
Home Inspection Nightmares: Gardening Edition
In celebration of a new spring DIY season, here are some cautionary tales from the Home Inspection Nightmares archives
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
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!
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
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.
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.
Photoshop Redo: From Dreary to Cheery Cottage
Practical upgrades give a little stone house a brighter outlook
Bathroom Before and After: Kid-Friendly Remodel
Swapping adjacent bath and laundry locations allows for a smarter layout and fresh finishes
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.
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
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
S11 E10: Sink Base
Norm Abram shows how to build a sink base.
Prevent Frozen Pipes While You're Away
Leaving town? Turn down the heat…but only a little
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
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?
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
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.
The Westerly Project
A 1940s ranch will be transformed into an updated Dutch Colonial revival
What Is It? | Black Pads
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a black device with pads, but What Is It?
Replacing a Kitchen Sink
Give your kitchen a quick update by replacing an old kitchen sink with a new one. Watch as Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner update a kitchen sink.
Sneak Peek: Brookline storm water problem-solving
When it rains at our Mid-century Modern House, it pours
Behind the Scenes: Transforming a Westerly ranch
This little house will grow a whole story and assume a new style
Insider’s proud moment: Meeting Kevin O’Connor!
A DIY family of longtime fans shares a special moment in Raleigh
How to Adjust Water Heater Temperature
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to change the temperature on your water heater for safety and energy savings