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How to Patch a Plaster and Lathe Ceiling
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a cracked plaster ceiling in an older home.
How to Install a Whole-House Ductless System
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows a style of ductless heat pump that can be used to heat and cool an entire house
Pro Checklist for Cabinet Enameling
Pro painter Nick Slavik takes you out into the field to give you a Master Class on kitchen cabinet refinishing
Best of TOH Before and Afters
Here's our latest round up of the most popular old-house transformations at ThisOldHouse.com
An Eclectic 1930s House in L.A.
This house wasn’t what the homeowners were looking for—but it ended up being just what they wanted
How To Fit Wood to Irregular Contours
Amateur and professional carpenters alike need to know how to properly fit wood to irregular contours to help create items like bookshelves, furniture, or stone veneer walls. This step-by-step guide shows you how to achieve a perfect fit.
What Is It? | Rubber Cups
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey presents two rubber cups—but what is it?
A Step by Step Guide to Snaking Any Clogged Drain
In our guide, This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates how to clear a stopped bathtub or shower drain.
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
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows the basic tools required for most plumbing projects
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