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How to Repoint Brick Using Only Hand Tools
Have a crumbling exterior wall that needs to be repointed? Follow our guide to repoint your brick yourself with basic hand tools.
Use Power Tools to Carve Pumpkins with Great Designs
These fun designs look great and are quick and easy to do with tools you already have!
How to Dispose of Fall Leaves
You found the rake—now do the right thing
S39 E4: Construction Gets a Jumpstart
Kevin and Tom build a new subfloor. Richard hunts for an old clawfoot tub. Tom demonstrates how to check porch level and build a hip roof. Kevin learns about a job training program in Baltimore.
S16 E4: Patch Lawn, Toilet, Off-Grid
Roger reseeds a dead section of lawn to blend it in with the rest of the yard; Richard shows the basics of toilet changing; Ross visits an off-the-grid home that’s testing commercial HVAC equipment.
Craftsman "Sears Kit House" Remodel
A meticulous reno brings out the beauty in a 1925 Craftsman, from its quarter-sawn oak to its built-in charm
How To Etch Leaves Into Pumpkins
Who says pumpkin carving is only a Halloween activity? Here's how you can etch leaf and floral designs into your pumpkin.
Future House | Living Off the Grid Comfortably
Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey visits an off-the-grid home in South Carolina that’s testing commercial HVAC equipment.
How To Patch and Restore a Dead or Smothered Lawn
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook reseeds a dead section of lawn and blends it in with the rest of the yard.
How To Change a Toilet
Changing a toilet doesn't have to be unpleasant. With this DIY project, you can enhance your bathroom’s functionality.
Viewer Tip | Never Lose a Tape Measure
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares a viewer tip about a good way to never lose a tape measure again.
S16 E3: Backsplash, Rainwater Feature
Tom teaches a homeowner a simple tiling technique; Richard demonstrates a wireless leak detector that prevents floods; Jenn installs a water feature that collects and reuses rainwater.
S39 E3: Generation Next Arrives
Kevin checks on the foundations at the site. The homeowners request an open floor plan and enlist an interior designer. Tommy and Kevin discuss the future of their apprentices on the Newton site.
How To Build a Chalkboard Message Center
This Old House expert Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor upgrade a chalkboard into a large message center with some wood molding and trim.
Before and After: Family Room-to-Kitchen Remodel
Switching locations with the family room, a rebuilt kitchen gets the free-flowing space and updated finishes its owners crave
How to Install a Water Feature that Reuses Rainwater
Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada installs a water feature that collects and reuses rainwater.
How to Prevent Plumbing Leaks Automatically
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates a wireless detector that can shut off the water in case of a flood.
How To Install a Tile Backsplash
Using a two-sided adhesive mat, square tiling, and pre-mixed grout, you can complete your tile backsplash installation quickly and easily.
Treated to the Core: The Technology Behind Worry-Free Windows and Doors
Because windows and doors are constantly exposed to various weather conditions and moisture, wood rot can be an issue for homeowners everywhere. Here’s how an innovative treatment process produces virtually worry-free windows and doors.
S16 E2: Tool Box, Smoke Detector, Valve
Tom teaches a young fan how to build a tool box. Scott installs smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors; Richard installs an expansion tank to fix a leaking temperature and pressure relief valve.
S39 E2: A Few Good Landscapers
Tom finishes the forms for the new foundation. Richard gets the house safe for demolition. Roger saves roses and lilacs from being trampled by construction. Mold is found in the basement.
Keep Track of Home Maintenance with the Centriq Home App
As seen on the season 16 premiere of Ask This Old House
How to Install Smart Smoke and CO Detectors
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron installs smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in this edition of DIY Smarts.
How to Diagnose and Repair a Leaking Water Heater
Learn common causes for a leaking water heater and how to fix water heater issues before they cause damage and become costly.
Generation Next | Building a First Toolbox
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches a young fan how to build her first toolbox to store her tools.