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How to Plant Edible Foundation Plants
A homeowner selects foundation plantings that include edible varieties for both people and wildlife.
How to Remove Overgrown Foundation Shrubs
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner remove foundation shrubs that have overtaken the front of her house
How To Replace Damaged Vinyl Siding
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes
Paint a Supersized Stencil Pattern
A large Scandi-inspired stencil pattern and a soft two-tone paint palette offer a fresh take on the wallpaper look
What Is It? | White Bar with Handle
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a white plastic tool with a handle -- but what is it?
How To Trim an Interior Window
This Old House general contractor, Tom Silva, shows a homeowner how to trim a window to match the rest of the house.
Plumbing Tool Essentials for Beginners
This video and guide detail the tools you'll need when you have a home plumbing repair to do or a minor emergency.
How to Wire an Above-ground Pool Pump
Follow our step by step guide and video to wire an above-ground pool alongside This Old House master electrician Scott Caron.
What’s Your Paint Personality?
Sunny yellows, soothing blues, revved-up reds...every color has an innate character. That may be why the hues we’re most at home with reflect traits of our own
Why Wood Decks Never Go Out of Style
Read our guide to find out how wood's natural beauty, affordability, and availability has made it a popular and timeless choice for decking.
Behind the Scenes—Narragansett Idea House Rear Courtyard
Laying the groundwork for functional outdoor living spaces
Live Q&A: Kevin O’Connor and Charlie Silva
How to insulate, renovate, and repair a stairway’s treads
When Tom Silva Speaks: Tom’s Advice to DIY Renovators
One really sound tip for people tackling their first job
Sneak Peek: Jamestown Solar Plan
What it takes to create a utility-bill-free lifestyle
Destination Antiquing
Planning a summer or fall getaway? These markets and fairs are worth a visit
Take the edge off your energy bills – meet the heat pump water heater
Your home’s most forgettable appliance could be wasting hundreds of dollars per year
Insiders Go Behind the Scenes in Brookline
You've got to see this! A few lucky guests got to take part in the ultimate This Old House fan experience
What Is It? | Red Metal Tool with Foot
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a red rubber tool with an adjustable foot- but what is it?
How To Drain and Vent a Bathroom Sink
If your sink is emitting loud noises or odd smells, you may need to install a vent. Here's what you need to know.
How Fuses and Circuit Breakers Work
Ask This Old House electrician Scott Caron provides a deep dive into how fuses and circuit breakers protect a home.
Build It | Fire Pit Cover
This Old House contractor Tom Silva shows how to build a cover that can turn a store-bought fire pit into a table when not in use.
Teak Island Countertop Install at the TOH Arlington Italianate Project House
Countertop manufacturer Paul Grothouse shows Norm the right way to install the new teak island top for the kitchen
Waterfall-Edge Countertop Fabrication and Installation
This video and guide show the dovetail key joinery of a kitchen’s waterfall-edge wood countertop from fabrication to installation.
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.