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Backyard Drainage Solutions

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows Kevin O’Connor a few ways to handle storm water, including French drains, channel drains, and dry wells
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What Is It? | Spinning White and Blue Tool

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows a white tool that spins, but What Is It?
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How To Build an Entryway Wall Shelf

Create a stylish and functional entryway wall shelf. Learn materials, tools, and steps to build this storage solution for your home.
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How To Install Rough Electricity in New Construction

Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner wire her new basement that she’s in the process of turning into finished space
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The Best Gifts for Pizza Lovers

If someone you love can't get enough pizza, why not treat them to some pizza-related accessories? Regardless if they have a professional-style pizza oven or simply like to make pies in the air fryer, these gifts will make their pizza-making experience easier and more enjoyable.
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Choose the Right Rake: Shopping Guide

The right rake can make the world of a difference in your fall yard. Read our handy guide to find the right rake for your yard’s needs.
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How To Connect Stair Railing Parts

Most staircase railings come from stock pieces that you can easily connect yourself. Here's everything you need to know.
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How to Divert Water Without Gutters or Downspouts

Everyone knows the importance of diverting water away from a house, but sometimes, a traditional gutter and downspout simply won’t work. Roger Cook evaluates a couple alternatives for moving rainwater effectively.
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How To Make a Concrete Countertop

Modern concrete countertops can cost a fraction of what other traditional countertops cost. Learn how to make them with Kevin O’Connor.
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Insiders Celebrate at the Jamestown Wrap Party

Our guests got to check out the Jamestown Net-Zero House—and be part of their favorite show! See photos from the party here and scroll down to watch the video of our TOH Livestream of the event
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How to Make a Rolling Grill Cart

Read our guide to see the steps for building a rolling grill cart. This fun, summer project will be the perfect addition for your backyard barbeques.
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Jamestown Net-Zero House: Little Green Giant

Traditional architectural details and a more open floor plan combine with the latest energy-saving—and energy-producing—technologies at a new This Old House TV project
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What Is It? | Golden Fists (featuring Doris Kearns Goodwin)

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey asks host Kevin O'Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, and landscape contractor Roger Cook to guess what this golden fist is. Featuring a guest appearance by presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin
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How to Choose and Use an Air Conditioner for Your Home

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey walks host Kevin O’Connor through the choices in air conditioners.
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Kevin's Photo Album | Introducing the Jamestown Net-Zero Team

TOH TV host Kevin O'Connor introduces you to the newest crew members and homeowners in Jamestown, Rhode Island. Tune in for the brand-new 40th-anniversary season of TOH on PBS. Check local listings
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How to Plant Authentic Dutch Flower Bulbs

Watch as This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner originally from Holland plant authentic Dutch bulbs.
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How to Adjust the Top Plate for Straight Walls

Learn how to use a springboard to make walls straight and plumb with this step-by-step DIY guide.
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How To Prep Your Grill for Winter

Whether you have a charcoal grill or a built-in outdoor gas grill, here's how to prep it for storage during the winter.
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Insiders are VIPs at the 2018 Idea House

This weekend in Narragansett, Rhode Island, the 2018 This Old House Idea House opened its doors—and Insiders got the first look!
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3 Things to Do Before a Storm

Do these simple tasks before severe weather hits to help minimize or even prevent costly damage to your home
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Best Memory Foam Mattresses

Did you know that mattress sales spike this time of year? Here are the top-rated springless mattresses on Amazon.com (All prices for Queen-size mattresses)
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Before and After Bath: A Versatile, Kid-Friendly Space

With custom storage solutions and an upbeat but classic look, this kid’s personal space won’t get old for ages
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Exploring the Features of A High-End Compound Miter Saw (Festool Kapex KS 120)

Miter saws are an essential tool for most builders and craftsmen. In this episode of Tool School, Norm Abram and Brian Sedgeley demonstrate several useful features of the Kapex KS 120, including the mobile base, extensions, and micro adjustments for the miter, bevel, and depth.
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An Intro to the Domino Joining System (Festool Domino DF 500)

Woodworkers have used loose-tenon joinery for hundreds of years to make strong, accurate miters and other connections. But instead of cutting mortises by hand, the Domino System uses a unique rotating and oscillating bit. In this episode of Tool School, Festool’s Brian Sedgely and Norm Abram use the Domino DF 500 to align and cut mortises of different widths for fast and precise assembly
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A Track Saw Designed for Framing (Festool HK 55)

Builders need to make quick, accurate cross-cuts for framing and many other carpentry projects. In some ways, the Festool HK 55 Carpentry Saw is like a circular saw with a built-in speed square. In this episode of Tool School, expert Brian Sedgeley and builder Jeff Sweenor use the saw to cut the rafters for an 8-pitch roof