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How To Fix a Noisy Baseboard Heater
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner diagnose and solve a baseboard hot water system that makes noise.
Norm Abram’s Best Tricks of the Trade VII
You asked, Norm answered! Now, learn from the best
Top DIY Design Ideas of the Year
A full year's worth of Home Solutions from TOH magazine! Start planning your home improvements now
There’s Way More to a Carpenter’s Pencil Than You Think
What are the four ways to sharpen them and why aren’t they round? Master carpenter Matt Jackson has the answers.
Small Bathroom Renovation: Before and After
Check out this dramatic small bathroom renovation before and after, featuring innovative design ideas that maximize space and add style.
How to Replace a Main Shutoff Valve
Learn how to replace a malfunctioning main shutoff valve from This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.
What Is It? | Four Black Circles
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor presents a gray and black tool with four circles, but What Is It?
How to Replace a Mailbox Post
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a new curbside mailbox
What Is It? | Little Yellow Ball
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows a little yellow ball on a spring, but What Is It?
How to Prehang a Salvaged Door to Add Charm to Your Home
Looking to add a touch of charm to the doorways in your home? A salvaged door could do the trick. Learn how you can hang one here.
Best of Home Inspection Nightmares
These home inspectors have seen it all! Here's our latest round up from ASHI Reporter
Better Bedding at the TOH TV Net-Zero Jamestown Project, sponsored by Saatva
Homeowner/architect Don Powers tells us why he selected Saatva’s eco-friendly mattresses for his family.
Our Favorite Christmas Tree Ornaments
Here are the decorations on the TOH tree this year!
A Primer on Primers
In this era of one-coat paint, priming might seem unnecessary. But primers are still your best bet to ensure a long-lasting, even paint job, and to block stains and odors. Here’s a quick guide to help you select the right primer for your painting project.
Personalized Gifts | Gift Guide 2018
Add a sentimental touch to your gifts this year! Here are our favorite personalized gift ideas.
Create the Perfect Gallery Wall for Winter
Gallery walls are a great way to bring the holiday season into your home. Explore our tips for creating the perfect display in this guide.
Everything You Need to know to Make a Pinecone Wreath
Need some quick and pleasing front-door decor? A ring crafted from pinecones you foraged—or bought—takes minutes to make.
3 Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Smoke Alarms
The end of Daylight Saving Time (November 4, this year) serves as an informal reminder to replace smoke-alarm batteries. Changes to fire code mean now’s a good time to consider these Qs, too
3 Types of Door Sweeps
Here are three types of door sweeps (or door bottoms) to consider to help stop the drafts.
Meal Prep for Pros on the Jobsite | Gift Guide 2018
Encourage your favorite tradespeople to eat healthy on the job with these handy kits
What Is It? | Red Cups
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor presents a red tool with cups, but What Is It?
How To Install Whole House Lightning Protection
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook travels to central Florida to install a lightning protection system.
How To Install a Reverse Osmosis Water Filter
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows you how to install a simple reverse osmosis water filter system.
Sneak Peek: Jamestown Net-Zero House
In this season's first project house, the library's in the hallway
Live Q&A: Crabgrass, torn shingles, and sticky sliders
Roger, Kevin, and Tom tackle problems inside and out