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S39 E9: Tommy’s Flair for Flares

Kevin reviews the progress being made upstairs. Most of the new work is at the back of the house. New gas lines are installed. Tommy builds a shower bench and double hung replacement windows.
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Tiny Houses You Can Buy on Amazon

NEW HOUSES ADDED! Ready to downsize? Want to build a hangout spot in the backyard? Add a tiny house or shed to your Amazon cart. All models ship for free
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How to Repair a Paver Walkway With a few Simple Tools

A damaged walkway can be an eyesore and a safety hazard. Learn how to repair a paver walkway with just a few simple tools, and how to properly maintain it.
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How To Choose a Bathroom Vanity

There are many options for bathroom vanities, from ornate to out-of-the-box. Here's everything you need to know to choose a vanity.
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How To Patch a Chipped Wood Floor

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva fixes a chipped wood floor using a Dutchman and hand tools.
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S16 E8: Window Gap, Solar Drinking Water

Roger teaches how to care for orchids; Tom fixes an improperly hung window; Mark demonstrates how to clean brick with acid; Ross finds a solar panel that can generate drinking water from air.
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S39 E8: Duct Dynasty

The apprentices get a lesson in roofing, Kevin watches how an elaborate Chippendale railing is put together, the basement gets moisture prevention, and Richard shows how ductwork is put together.
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How To Find the Perfect Range Hood For Your Kitchen

Are you having trouble finding a new range hood? Use our in-depth guide to find the perfect one for your kitchen and level up your cooking.
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Kevin's Best Behind-the-Scenes Moments

The TOH host's most popular Instagram posts of the year, featuring his own beautiful snapshots. Follow @kevinoconnortoh on Instagram to see his updates in your feed
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Most Beautiful Rooms of the Year

This Old House magazine Design Editor, Nicole Esposito-Polly, picks her favorite featured spaces of 2017
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How To Clean Brick With Acid

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough demonstrates how to clean soot and grime out of brick using acid to retain that beautiful red.
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A Guide to Straightening a Window in 8 Simple Steps

Learn how to fix crooked windows easily by following our step-by-step guide to correct alignment and enhance your home's comfort
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Project Bootstrap: Student Stories

Here’s how three trade students are honing their skills at the American College of the Building Arts
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Lexington Project: Second Floor Design Tour with Jared Sherman Epps

Interior Designer Jared Sherman Epps gives a tour of the second floor, featuring 3 unique bedrooms for 3 unique girls
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GenNEXT Spotlight: Horticulture Students at Newton

Roger Cook finishes up at the Newton house project—with a little help from the students of Minuteman Regional Vo-Tech High School
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Behind the Scenes: Newton Fireback

This kitchen backsplash has hidden talents: It warms the room up, too
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Backyard Before and After: A New Patio Made of Old Brick

TOH fan Michael Bendell, installed a Nest Security Cam in his backyard. It wasn't long before he discovered that his home-security upgrade was also a great way to track the progress of his deck-to-patio transformation
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Custom Fit for a Rebuilt 1870s House

With a few floor-plan fixes, a couple with an eye for design tailor a meticulously rebuilt 1870s house to how they live today
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S39 E7: Approaching Half Way

Flooring is used to make a barn door. Roger teaches a horticulture class. Tommy and Charlie find an uninsulated crawl space. The garage floor gets radiant heat and the front porch gets columns.
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S16 E7: Happy Holidays from AskTOH!

It’s the holiday season at the AskTOH barn! Tom and Kevin build a toy box for Tom’s grandson; Kevin travels to UL to learn about preventing fires from holiday decorations; the guys exchange gifts.
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Secret Santa at Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook exchange a variety of tools as gifts for Secret Santa
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How to Prevent Holiday Fires

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor travels to UL Laboratories to learn about preventing fires from holiday decorations.
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How to Build a Holiday Toy Box that Will Delight any Child

Watch as This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a toy box step by step for Silva's grandson.
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Fit the Door to the Dog

Use this chart to determine the best size for your breed From Plexidor Performance Pet Doors
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Save This Old House: Impressive Michigan Italianate

Built circa 1872, this Italianate near Detroit and Ann Arbor is believed to be the oldest house in town