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S39 E12: Salvage Helps the Bottom Line

Norm fits an old door. Roger sees a premade stone wall installed in sections. Kevin visits a career day for the trades. Twin built-in beds are made in Rhode Island. Tommy reinstalls a corner cabinet.
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S16 E12: Dutch Door, Landscape Checkers

Richard shows Kevin the proper way to ventilate a sink; Tom converts a regular door into a Dutch door; Jenn updates a landscape by moving around, dividing, and pruning the current plants in the yard.
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The Anatomy of a Kitchen Faucet

Get to know one of the most-used pieces of your kitchen
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Sneak Peek: Next Season/Jamestown, RI

Get a really early look at one of next season’s projects
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Behind the Scenes: Newton - Maximizing Shelf Space

A small pantry gets a big boost from clever planning
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Winners: Insiders at the Newton Wrap Party!

Eight lucky Insiders get an up-close look at the Newton house
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How To Install a Dog Door

Give your pet the freedom to come and go whenever it wishes by installing a dog door kit.
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Before and After Kids’ Bath: Room to Grow

An architect lets his house’s period style influence design choices for the kids’ bath, with a surprise twist overhead
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How To Choose Bath Remodel Products and Materials

We help you plan your bathroom renovation with tips for choosing the right tiles, countertops, vanities and lighting for your space.
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Bathroom Renovation Checklists

What you need to consider, down to the paint gallons and measurements
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How to Revitalize a Landscape for Free

Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada updates a landscape by moving around, dividing, and pruning the current plants in the yard.
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How To Create a Dutch Door

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva converts a regular door into a Dutch door.
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How To Diagnose and Fix a Gurgling Sink

This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey points out common reasons for a noisy sink and how to fix sink gurgling.
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Things To Consider Before Remodeling Your Bathroom

In this guide, we provide 11 important tips to consider when remodeling your bathroom, from pipes and wiring, to design, to accessibility.
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S16 E11: Tankless Heater, Retaining Wall

Richard installs an instantaneous water heater; Tom demonstrates some techniques for cutting straight edges with a circular saw; Mark rebuilds a retaining wall stacked with the wrong material.
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S39 E11: Homeowners Pitch In

At the Newton Project, trim interior columns, stair treads, and stained-glass windows are installed. Kevin tours a flooring factory. Richard teaches a plumbing class.
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How To Build a Chippendale Railing

Kevin O’Connor and Jeff Sweenor demonstrate how to assemble and install a Chippendale railing for the Rhode Island Beach House
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7 Adorable Chicken Coop Ideas

We've seen quite a few chicken coops in our day. These blogger projects stand the test of time as some of our favorite designs.
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How to Install a Tankless Water Heater

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install a tankless water heater.
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How To Choose a Straight Edge for a Circular Saw

Struggling to get a straight cut with your circular saw? Tom Silva demonstrates techniques for cutting straight edges with a circular saw.
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How To Rebuild a Concrete Block Retaining Wall

Is your retaining wall showing signs of wear and tear? Follow this step-by-step guide to rebuild a retaining wall stronger than ever.
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How to Make a Sliced Twig Table

Maker Jimmy DiResta and Kevin O’Connor built this cool metal side table on an episode of Ask This Old House.
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Tips for Maintaining a Snow Blower for the Winter Months

Is your snow blower ready to go this winter? Check off the tasks on our list to keep your snow blower working when you need it most.
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12 Chemical-Free Ways To Deal With Winter Ice Effectively

Stop slips, trips, and falls without damaging your home and the environment with dangerous chemicals. Here are our best natural deicing tips.
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In Memory of Austin Wilson, 1999-2018

Generation NEXT apprentice Austin Wilson passed away in January 2018. Here are a few of our favorite moments with this wonderful young man