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Norm Abram visits the factory where the teak countertops are being made for the Newton Shingle House

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

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

Build a Bungalow With Old-House Charm

It’s easy to fall in love with the charm of a bungalow home on a sunny, tree-lined street, but new builds often lack the same charm. Check out these ready-to-build house plans from The House Designers so you can build your own. (Exclusive discount codes for plans below!)

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.

A man standing beside a wooden frame filled with stone wool insulation material to demonstrate its benefits.

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