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Sweenor Builders Breaks Ground on This Old House's 2018 Idea House in Narragansett, Rhode Island
We are excited to be partnering with Union Studio and Sweenor Builders for our 2018 TOH Idea House in Narragansett, Rhode Island. The 2,700-square-foot Craftsman-style cottage with abundant built-ins, a guest quarters over the garage, and dreamy spaces for outdoor "staycation" living
Trade Routes: American College of the Building Arts
TOH Host Kevin O’Connor visits the American College of the Building Arts (ACBA) in Charleston, where Wolverine generously provided every student and faculty member with boots and apparel.
Sneak Peek–Brookline
For only the second time, the crew tackles a mid-century-modern house
S39 E25: Raise the Pergola
The pergola goes up. Ross looks at smart home technology. A local craftsman puts the finishing touches on a dining table. Richard checks out the HVAC plan while repointing starts on the fireplaces.
S16 E25: Drafty Door, Clean Paintbrushes
Tom uses multiple techniques to make a drafty door weathertight; Mauro demonstrates the most effective way to clean a paintbrush; Roger and Jenn test out a variety of battery-operated lawn tools.
How to Build a Simple Porch Swing
This streamlined outdoor seat is budget-friendly and simple to build using basic cuts and common stock
How To Upgrade an Electric Meter and Panel to 200-Amp Service
What's involved in upgrading to a 200 amp service? Master electrician Scott Caron shows the two parts of replacing an old electrical system.
How To Turn a Wood Slab Into a Table
Rustic wood meets modern metal to create this striking piece of furniture. We show you how to make a live-edge console table of your own.
Testing Battery-Powered Yard Tools
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and landscape designer Jenn Nawada test out a variety of battery-operated yard tools
How To Clean Paintbrushes Like a Pro
If you're taking on a DIY project that involves painting or staining, you'll likely need to use paintbrushes. Here's how to clean them after.
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.
Before and After: A Dated Brick Fireplace Makeover for $45
A first-time homeowner transforms a dated brick fireplace with two cans of gray paint—and some DIY artistry.
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.