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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 Add a dash of mid-century-modern style without having to rewire an outdated appliance
Sneak Peek: Narragansett Plunge Pool
Taking a dip, no laps required
Facebook LIVE | Tune In for the Reveal of the Charleston-Elliotborough House
During the Charleston 2018 season of TOH TV, the crew took on not one, but two remodels. The Elliotborough house required so much work, that we weren't able to complete the restoration before the end of the TV season. On July 28th, 2018 Kevin O'Connor will host the first-ever reveal of the Elliotborough house over on Facebook LIVE. Pre-game with this montage of what the house looked like before we got started. Please note: There is no sound on this video
Facebook LIVE | Charleston-Elliotborough Before Photos
June 28, 2018 Today at 12:00 PM EST we reveal the finished Elliotbrough project in Charleston, SC on Facebook LIVE at the This Old House Facebook page. Join us LIVE at Noon and be among the first to see the finished Elliotborough house. Just to put it in perspective, I've posted a gallery of "before" photos here. They ought to give you a sense of how far this house has come. What a transformation!
How To Remove Mildew From Siding Safely and Effectively
Cleaning mildew off your house the right way is safer and more effective than using bleach. Follow our guide to remove mildew from siding.
Best Vegetable Garden Harvest Basket
A smart, new way to carry in the garden crops
What Is It? | Yellow Plastic Clip with Blue Tips
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a yellow plastic object with blue tips- but What Is It?
How to Install an Outdoor Faucet for Hot or Cold Water
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner add an outdoor faucet with both hot and cold water.
How to Repair Rising Deck Boards
Your deck boards may start rising or lifting out of place as your home ages. Learn how to correct this and make your deck look brand new in our step by step guide.
How to Install a Self-Watering Garden
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner in Orlando how to plant a low-maintenance vegetable garden using hydroponics.
Brookline Mid-century Modern House
This Old House modernizes a mid-century home in the suburbs of Boston
Everything You Should Do Before You Leave for Vacation
Learn how to protect your home from intruders, pests, and other pitfalls while you're away on vacation with our step-by-step guide.
Why More Pets Go Missing on July 4th Than Any Other Day of the Year
Prep your dog for noisy fireworks on Independence Day
Are You Ever Too Old to Get a Mortgage?
If you’re buying or refinancing, the answer may surprise you
What Is It? | Black Circle with Electrical Cord
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows a black circle with an electrical cord- but What Is It?
How to Replace a Lawn with Shade Perennials
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook offers some alternatives to grass in a shady spot.
How to Hang a Heavy Mirror on Masonry in 3 Simple Steps
In this guide, This Old House contractor Tom Silva explains how to hang a large mirror on a masonry surface like brick or stone.
How to Install a Natural Gas Grill
Ask This Old House heating and plumbing expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a natural gas line to fire up his backyard barbecue grill