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How to Tightly Fit an Antique Door
This Old House general contractor, Tom Silva, uses multiple techniques to make an antique, drafty door weathertight. Learn more here.
Pot Rack Shopping Guide
Keep pots at the ready with this kitchen-storage upgrade. Starting at $42
S39 E24: Rainbow Row
Charleston boasts a colorful housing stock. Judith decides on a siding color for the Elliotborough project. Kevin meets her and a design expert in a neighborhood famous for house colors, Rainbow Row.
S16 E24: Reface Fireplace, Kitchen Faucet
Mark teaches apprentice Krysten how to reface a granite fireplace; Jenn gives tips on starting an organic garden; Richard helps a homeowner replace her kitchen faucet which has a broken shutoff valve.
Best Smart Home Products
The pros at Reviewed.com share their top product picks, including "smart" bulbs, locks, smoke detectors, and more
How to Rebuild a Shutoff Valve
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace the shutoff valve underneath her kitchen sink
How to Install a New Kitchen Faucet
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace her kitchen faucet.
How To Start and Maintain an Organic Garden at Your Home
This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada shares some excellent DIY tips on starting and maintaining an organic garden.
How to Reface a Fireplace with Granite
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough teaches apprentice Krysten how to reface a granite fireplace.
How To Solder A Plumbing Pipe
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey offers landscape contractor Jenn Nawada a crash course on soldering a pipe.
All About Shower Installation: From Tiling and Finishing
Installing a shower has become easier as new materials hit the market, specifically a waterproof foam board highlighted in this video.
How to Build a Coffee Table
You can build a coffee table in just a few hours with basic cuts and pocket-screwed joints. Learn exactly how from This Old House's experts.
Before and After Bath: Character Boost
Shiplap walls, distressed-wood cabinets, and mixed metal finishes set a new tone for a master bath in desperate need of a warmer, less generic look
How To Prepare and Inspect Your Sump Pump for Spring
April showers up the risk of basement flooding. Follow these steps to ensure your sump pump is in good shape for spring.
S39 E23: Smithies
The old piazza columns get restored. The iron gate is made by blacksmith students at a local college. Lights are selected for an old house. New siding mixes with old to meet historic district codes.
S16 E23: Paint Stripping, Fridge Hookup
Mauro travels to Sacramento to show a homeowner the safe way to strip paint; Tom explains basic chiseling techniques; Richard helps a special homeowner hook up her refrigerator with an ice maker.
Power Up Your Compost
If you slacked on tending your compost pile this winter, it’s time to get it back into action. Give it a bit more attention now, and your garden will thank you later
This Old House Goes to Washington, D.C.
TOH took part in a bipartisan event addressing the skills gap in the U.S.—and TOH Insiders were there!
1930s House Remodel: One of a Kind
Used to designing for a fast sale, a real estate pro ignores the rules and remakes a 1930 house to fit his family—and reflect his unique personal style
How to Safely Strip Paint from Woodwork
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique travels to Sacramento to show a homeowner the safe way to strip paint
How to Install and Connect an Ice Maker Like a Pro
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a special homeowner hook up her refrigerator with an ice maker
Getting Started With a Chisel
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains various types of chisels and techniques to help you get the job done right.
Colorful Garden Remodel
A California couple romance their compact property by carving out colorful garden rooms with plenty of guest-ready seating
IKEA’s Fix and Finish Pantry Makeover | After
TOH’s pro design and building team partner up with a suburban family to renovate their challenging pantry space A Fix & Finish Project, Presented by IKEA
IKEA’s Fix and Finish Pantry Makeover | Before
TOH’s pro design and building team partner up with a suburban family to renovate their challenging pantry space A Fix & Finish Project, Presented by IKEA