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7 Rules For Organizing Your Work Van

After much trial and error, remodeling contractor Zack Dettmore has found an organizational strategy that works
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Find Stored Items Easily with the Duck Pack & Track App

An app that makes it easier to know what’s in those storage containers
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Best TVs for Super Bowl LIII

January 25, 2019 Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, explore top-rated TVs from Amazon. Special Game Day Deals inside
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S40 E11: Roger’s Nod to Sod

In just a few short weeks the grass will go in, and luckily Roger has a good solution. Roger joins Jenn and Kevin at a nearby sod farm where hundreds of acres of environmentally-friendly grass is grown.
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S17 E11: Seismic Retrofit, Dryer Vent

Kevin sees a seismic retrofit; Mark stains concrete; Richard reroutes a dryer vent.
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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
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"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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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
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S17 E10: Concrete Walkway, Jimmy DiResta

Mark replaces a concrete walkway with brick; Kevin builds a table with Jimmy DiResta.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Before and After Kitchen: Vintage Charmer

A 19th-century farmhouse finally gets the warm, period-style kitchen it deserves
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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
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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.
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S17 E9: Swing Set, Robotic Construction

Tom builds a swing set; Nathan builds saw horses; Ross explores automated construction.