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Butcher-Block Island Top Install
Master carpenter Norm Abram shows how to put in a butcher-block island top, from selecting the right materials to installing it securely.
Teak Touches for the Kitchen
Countertop fabricator Paul Grothouse shows how to install a teak island countertop and its companion piece, a custom teak farmhouse table.
Crafting a Teak Island Countertop
Norm Abram travels to Germansville, Pennsylvania, to see how countertop fabricator Paul Grothouse is crafting a beautiful 3-inch teak island top for the house
What Is It? | Rubber Ring with Three Tabs
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a rubber ring with three tabs- but What Is It?
How to Rotate a Toilet and Address Potential Issues
Moving a toilet to a new location can be a challenging task, but homeowners can handle it with the right approach. Read how to reorient your toilet in our step-by-step guide.
How to Replace a Picture Window
In this guide, Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to remove and replace a broken picture window.
This Old House TV Charleston Project
Learn how Marvin Double-Hung Windows merges old-world tradition with modern performance in a historic single house in Charleston, SC
South Carolina Coastal Home
Learn how Marvin Double-Hung Windows enhance the natural views—and meet the durability criteria—of a stunning coastal area home
Prepping to Stain Like a Pro
Nick Slavik demonstrates how to prep and clean two very different decks—one old and weathered, and one brand-new pine— in anticipation of restaining and finishing with two very different coatings from Behr.
How Safety Glass Can Protect You
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how safety glass breaks differently than traditional plate glass.
How to Sharpen a Chainsaw
Watch as Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates the right way to sharpen a chainsaw yourself.
An App That Helps You Support Generation NEXT and Young Tradespeople
Givz, available as an app and a website, allows you to easily donate to your favorite charities. This is how you can support our Generation NEXT initiative
How to Fold a Fitted Sheet | Best of the Web
There is a way! Master folding that tricky fitted sheet with this quick video for a neater and more efficient linens closet.
Photoshop Redo: Rebalancing a Boxy Split-Level
A more prominent entry, a new side porch, and upgraded siding and stonework improve the view from the curb
What Is It? | Green Waterproof Bag with Air Vent
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor shows a green waterproof bag with an air vent and plastic clips—but What Is It?
How To Build and Maintain a Sturdy Work Glove Holder
A work glove holder can help you to keep your protective gear accounted for. Read our step-by-step guide to learn how to build and maintain a holder.
Benefits of Stone Wool Insulation
Learn what stone wool insulation is, how it works, and why it's a good choice for sustainable building solutions.
How To Switch Basement Lighting
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron shows how to simplify your basement lighting system with one switch.
Pruning a Crabapple Tree
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner prune his crabapple tree
How to Maintain an Air Conditioner
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shares tips for keeping an air conditioner running efficiently
Before and After: Reveal of the Charleston-Elliotborough House
We worked on two houses during the last season of TOH TV. The Charleston-Elliotborough house was in such rough shape, we couldn't finish all the work by the end of the TV-show season. Here (finally!) is the big reveal of the finished home, which Kevin and Tommy showed to fans on Facebook LIVE
Scenic Snack Spot for $397
A stylish paint scheme and some stock lumber turn an enclosed entry porch into a breakfast room with a view
How To Clean a Paint Spill
A paint spill may seem catastrophic, but if you take action while it’s still wet, you can remove it from nearly any surface. Here's how.
How to Locate Structure Behind Walls
When you’re hanging a shelf or TV, you’ll need to find the studs in your wall. As part of the Ask TOH Tips from the Pros series, Tom Silva reveals simple, low-tech ways to get the job done
Colorful Vintage-Style Appliances
Cook up a little retro color! Add a dash of mid-century-modern style without having to rewire an outdated appliance
