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S17 E11: Seismic Retrofit, Dryer Vent
Kevin sees a seismic retrofit; Mark stains concrete; Richard reroutes a dryer vent.
Make Mini Barn Doors for Cabinets
Love the look of sliding barn doors, but don’t have the wall space to use them? Consider a scaled-down version for concealing less-than-lovely appliances
"Kids Making It" Builds Their Own Workshop
Our friends at this North Carolina non-profit get started on a new building to expand their vocational training offerings for local kids.
S11 E4: Old Pine Hutch
Norm crafts a hutch out of 200 year-old pine featuring two glass-front doors, a drawer for storing linens, and a lower cabinet with raised-panel doors.
How to Color Stain Concrete
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough and host Kevin O'Connor demonstrate how to dress up concrete by using a stain.
How To Retrofit a Home for Earthquakes and When To Hire Pros
Read our step-by-step guide on how to retrofit a home for earthquakes so that you can be prepared for this natural disaster. We cover costs, potential savings and more.
How to Vent a Clothes Dryer in 8 Simple to Follow Steps
Venting your dryer is a simple process, but you've got to do it correctly to reap the benefits. Read how to do it yourself in our step-by-step guide.
A Step by Step Guide To Changing Locks on a New Home
Changing locks on a new home? Learn step-by-step how to upgrade security with new locks, plus get tips on how to install new locks yourself.
The beauty of wood, without the maintenance.
For a classic look with superior performance, check out these innovative tongue-and-groove porch planks from Aeratis, as featured in the TOH 2018 Idea House!
Insiders Experience Pro2Pro in Brookline
On January 17, a group of Insiders and guests got an up-close look at the Brookline Mid-century Modern House, and a whole lot more!
1940s Cottage Remodel Fit for a Growing Family
With a little help from relatives—and a lot of late hours—a young couple preserve and expand a tiny cottage to create a cozy home for their brood
S17 E10: Concrete Walkway, Jimmy DiResta
Mark replaces a concrete walkway with brick; Kevin builds a table with Jimmy DiResta.
S40 E10: Powering Net Zero
The latest episode in the 40th-anniversary season of TOH starts airing in some markets tonight. Have you seen last week's episode? Catch up, on demand
40th-Anniversary Season Premiere | The Jamestown Net-Zero House
This season's project merges old-house charm with futuristic efficiency. Revisit the season premiere as we ramp up for the big renovation reveal
How To Replace a Concrete Walkway With Brick Pavers
Ask This Old House mason, Mark McCullough, replaces a cracked and worn concrete walkway with new brick pavers.
How To Work With Gas Pipes
Learn how professionals install gas piping in a home from plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey in our step-by-step guide.
How to Build a Rustic Dining Table For Your Dining Room
Building your own rustic dining table can bring warmth and personality to your living space. Read our step-by-step guide to learn how to complete construction.
Before and After Kitchen: Vintage Charmer
A 19th-century farmhouse finally gets the warm, period-style kitchen it deserves
7 Low-Cost, High-Style Furniture Upgrades | DIY on a Dime
Home-improvement bloggers are ingenious problem-solvers, making up in fearlessness what they may lack in funds. Here, seven of our favorite money-saving DIY projects, cleverly created to add style and function in every room of the house
How To Make a Built-In Bookcase with IKEA Shelves
Learn how to combine IKEA bookshelves to create an impressive built-in that will add functionality and style to your space.
S17 E9: Swing Set, Robotic Construction
Tom builds a swing set; Nathan builds saw horses; Ross explores automated construction.
S40 E9: Designing Their Dream Home
Kevin opens the episode in Providence, RI to meet the homeowners at their architecture office.
Pro Restoration of Antique Wood Furniture
Pro painter Nick Slavik shows you how to spruce up an antique that is covered in thick shellac
Future House | Machine-Built Houses
Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey learns about automated home construction
How To Build Sawhorses with Scrap Lumber, Step by Step
Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert demonstrates how to build sawhorses using leftover materials from the job site.