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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.
Bathroom Renovation Checklists
What you need to consider, down to the paint gallons and measurements
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.
How To Create a Dutch Door
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva converts a regular door into a Dutch door.
How to Diagnose a Gurgling Sink
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O’Connor the proper way to ventilate a sink
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
How to Install a Tankless Water Heater
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install a tankless water heater.
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.
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 it stronger and better.
How to Make a Sliced Twig Table
Maker Jimmy DiResta and Kevin O’Connor built this side table on an episode of Ask This Old House
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.
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.
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
In Memory of Austin Wilson, 1999-2018
Kevin O'Connor and Nathan Gilbert share a few words of remembrance
S39 E10: Time for Trim
Granite is laid for the stove. Nathan installs a porch ceiling. Kevin sees a Rhode Island home with pine trim. Richard reviews component placement at the mechanical wall. Mauro fixes holes in plaster.
S16 E10: Jimmy Diresta, Wobbly Toilet
Mark tests out different tools that collect silica dust more efficiently; Richard shims a wobbly toilet; Kevin builds a wooden slice table with Jimmy Diresta, a famous maker.
Mind the Window Gaps
If you can feel a breeze around your closed windows, consider these quick-and-easy ways to block drafts. Such stopgap measures eliminate air leaks by sealing sash perimeters from indoors. Come spring, add or replace weatherstripping for a longer-lasting fix
How to Fix a Wobbly Toilet
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner diagnose and repair a wobbly toilet
How to Prevent Silica Dust when Drilling or Grinding
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough tests out different tools that collect silica dust more efficiently
How to Clean a Dishwasher
Is your dishwasher ready for prime time? Here are some dishwasher cleaning tips to ensure that your dinnerware gets sparkling clean
