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What Is It? | Cylinder with an O-Ring
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows off the newest attempt to improve a century-old device
How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets & More
Transform the look of your cupboards with the right prep, primer, cabinet paint and bright ideas—on a budget.
A Shipshape Makeover for a 1903 Cottage
A 1903 cottage gets a neat-and-trim makeover inspired by its bayside location
Kitchen and Bath Updates That Improve Efficiency
Carve out more space for competing morning schedules with these easy additions to your home's kitchen and bathrooms.
What Is It? | Orange Tool with Rollers
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook rolls in a puzzling new tool
What Is It? | Orange Plastic Cross
This Old House host Kevin O’Connor gets choked up and baffles the crew
What Is It? | Large Metal Hooks
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook sets the hook and stumps the crew
How To Choose the Perfect Countertop for Your Home
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner select the perfect new countertop for their home.
What Is It? | Red Plastic Ball
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares some fruit with the guys, sort of
What Is It? | Bright Green Tool with Compartments
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva baffles the boys with a lime-green plastic trough
How to Work with Concrete
This Old House expert Roger Cook explains how to upgrade your home with hand-poured concrete. Trust us - it's not as hard as it seems!
How To Finish a Wood Table, From Sanding to Staining
Learn how to finish a table in our step-by-step guide, which includes sanding, staining, and everything in between. We also cover how to dry wood, how to finish it, and more.
How to Install Under-Cabinet Lighting and Power
Watch as electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner upgrade her kitchen cabinets with new LED lights and electrical outlets.
Build It | Simple Side Table
This Old House general contractor, Tom Silva, shows how to construct a simple yet beautiful side table for a living room or bedroom.
What Is It? | Three-Legged Stainless-Steel Cylinder
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey stumps the crew with a three-legged stainless steel cylinder
What Is It? | Black and Silver Tool
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows off an innocuous-looking tool that’s a real time-saver
How to Install New Kitchen Cabinets
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares expert tips and techniques for installing new kitchen cabinets
How to Patch a Hole in Wood Trim
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner patch a large hole in painted baseboard molding
How To Repair a Shower Valve Stem
This DIY video and guide shows you how to repair a shower valve stem and get your shower running smoothly again.
A Green and Serene Water-Thrifty Landscape
Sculptural shrubs, verdant groundcovers, and dappled sunlight create the magic in this canyon-hugging property in Los Angeles.
Prep Your Yard for Fall
Cooler temperatures and abundant rainfall are an invitation to tend to what’s green and growing. Here are 3 things you need to tackle this fall
On the Road with Ask This Old House
There isn’t anywhere our intrepid This Old House crew won’t go to help people improve their homes and their lives.
Ask This Old House: Richard Trethewey’s Greatest Hits
Over the years, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey has helped hundreds of homeowners reduce their energy consumption and slash their monthly utility bills
Adding the Perfect Mood Lighting to Your Deck: A Guide
Use energy-efficient LEDs to cast a warm glow on the deck, stairs, and trees, and you can extend the party (safely) into the night.
How To Patch a Porch Floor
Weather and heavy use can damage a porch floorboard. Learn how to replace it and make your porch safer by following our expert tips.
