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How to Install a Metal Railing

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough installs a custom metal railing using anchoring cement
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Butcher Block | New Yankee Workshop

Norm's version of the indispensable kitchen staple, the butcher block, features a hard endgrain maple top instead of the usual parallel grain. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
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How To Clean Rusty Pruners

Pruners can become rusty over time due to moisture. In this guide, we cover how to clean rusty pruners to have them working as good as new.
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TLC for Garage Floors

Now’s the time to whisk away winter’s salt and sand—and while the floor’s clear, clean up any oil spots and rust stains, too.
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Big Container Plants for Small Yards

On a lot that has more hardscape than planting space, container gardening is one way to indulge your green thumb. In fact, you can grow seriously sizable plants in pots—even trees. Here are three surprisingly XL options that still work for XS footprints
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Office Makeover for $619

An unused bedroom becomes a stylish, storage-packed work zone with a DIY desk and custom-built shelving
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Kitchen Before and After: Beauty on a Budget

A design-savvy couple update their cook space using cabinets and appliances from a big-box store, and durable vinyl tile
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How to Choose Water Saving Plumbing Fixtures

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O’Connor discuss the different ways to identify water-saving plumbing fixtures
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How to Install a Water Saving Toilet

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey replaces an old toilet with a "Water Sense" solution.
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How To Organize Your Closets

Is a cluttered closet dragging down your routine? Learn tips from professional organizers to tame each type of closet in your home.
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All About Garden Sheds

Whether you have small or large garden shed plans, we offer an all-encompassing guide on your installing, building, and purchasing options, as well as designing and custom accenting your cozy workspace.
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How To Fight Aphids Naturally

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook explains how to tend to plants that are infested with aphids.
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How To Rebuild a Hose Spigot

In this guide, Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how to repair a leaky hose spigot.
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How to Build a Homemade Track Saw

Track saws are useful but can be pricey. In this guide and video, we'll share an easy way to make a track for any circular saw.
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How to Resize an Exterior Door

For a front door that keeps getting stuck on carpets, resizing can be a simple solution. This Old House's Tom Silva demonstrates how in this guide.
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What Is It? | Plastic Fan with Coils

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor shows a large, plastic fan with interior coils, but what is it?
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Corner Table | New Yankee Workshop

Norm uses salvaged lumber from a historic Virginia river to make a drop-leaf corner table. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
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Charleston Single House: Built to Last

This Old House lends a hand on the renovation of an 1840s "single house" in Charleston, South Carolina, with the goal of preserving its unique character while creating a comfortable family home. Here is a preview
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Charleston Project Wrap Party

Eight lucky This Old House Insider members joined the cast and crew to celebrate the finished Charleston Single House.
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S9 E10: Hat Rack

Norm introduces viewers to the seventeenth-century craft of wood steaming when he creates this charming hat rack out of oak
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Pro Paint Tips: Get the Most Out of Rolling

Three paint roller tips from Mauro Henrique
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Brush Advice to Know Before Painting a Room

These three hints can help you prolong your brush’s life and save some wear and tear
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What Is It? | Green Plastic Circle

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a green plastic circle with two pieces, but what is it?
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Sizing up a Home Heating System

Richard Trethewey explains how to assess a home’s heating system – and figure out whether you’ll need to replace it
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How to Replace a Vinyl Floor with Ceramic Tile

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner replace the peeling, vinyl floor in his bathroom with a ceramic tile floor.