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Coat Trees
This old-school furniture piece easily contains entryway chaos and keeps frequently used outerwear within arm's reach
S16 E9: Walkway Reset, Chipped Floor
Roger shows how to repair a damaged walkway, and also how to identify what caused the damage so it can be prevented; Tom patches a chipped wood floor using a Dutchman and hand tools.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Most Beautiful Rooms of the Year
This Old House magazine Design Editor, Nicole Esposito-Polly, picks her favorite featured spaces of 2017
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.
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
Project Bootstrap: Student Stories
Here’s how three trade students are honing their skills at the American College of the Building Arts
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
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
Behind the Scenes: Newton Fireback
This kitchen backsplash has hidden talents: It warms the room up, too
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.