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How to Install a Wall Mounted Space Heater

Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron warms up a chilly bathroom by installing an electric convection heater.

Bright Ideas for a Colorful Whole House Remodel

A lively yet restrained paint palette turns a century-old white box into a cheerful family home

Save This Old House: Indiana Greek Revival

Save a handsome Greek Revival rich in history!

A Magical Garden in Buffalo

A homeowner with a magpie’s eye and a restless imagination turns his garden into a space brimming with ideas

An exterior wall is installed at the Grandmont Rosedale project. Scott Caron rewires the kitchen in Russell Woods. Richard learns about the Flint water crisis. Tommy prepares for gutters at the house.

S15 E22: Generator, Wood Floor

Scott heads to Alaska to hook up a portable generator powering an entire house. Tom repairs a poorly installed piece of wood floor nosing. Richard gives an inside look at dishwasher cycles.

Understanding the Cycles of a Dishwasher

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey takes host Kevin O’Connor inside a dishwasher to explain each cycle

How To Repair a Bad Flooring Joint in Your Home

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to fix a bad floor joint by repairing a piece of wood nosing that was poorly installed.

How To Install a Manual Transfer Switch for a Portable Generator

Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron visits Alaska to install a portable generator with a manual transfer switch.

Meet the Winners of Our Generation NEXT Casting Call

After launching a nationwide search for three apprentices to work alongside our expert TOH crew, we’ve found our winners! Get to know the young tradespeople who make their TOH TV debut this season

Everything You Need to Know about Picket Fences and Their Types

Picket fences are an iconic element of the American curbside. Here is what you need to know to find the right style for your house.

S15 E21: Water Filter, Fire Pit

Richard helps a homeowner improve her drinking water with a whole house filter. Jenn creates a backyard sanctuary with a patio and fire pit. Tom explains the differences between soft and hard wood.

S38 E21: Plumbing Road Trip

Tommy fixes molding with a 3D printer at the Russell Woods project. Frank and Tamiko look at plumbing fixtures in Wisconsin, and Richard tours a factory. Kevin checks on repairs in Grandmont Rosedale.

Lessons of the Pinewood Derby

A father, a son, and a blank block of pine: For generations of Cub Scouts, the first time a boy ever took a tool to wood was to build a car for the big race

How To Install a Whole House Water Filter

Plumbing expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install a whole-house water filter to improve the taste and odor of drinking water.

How to Identify Hardwoods and Softwoods

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva walks host Kevin O’Connor through the types of woods available and the best uses for each

Before and After: A Kitchen Well Done

To-the-ceiling cabinets, stacks of drawers, and a better appliance layout serve up modern function, with a dash of period flair

The Barbecue Burger Recipe

Here’s a way to infuse the evocative spice and smoke flavors of true barbecue into a conventional fast-cooking burger. Recipe from Secrets to Better BBQ in the May 2017 issue of TOH magazine

S15 E20: Build It, Cable Lights

Richard describes the dangers of CO2. Tom and Kevin build a home message center. The guys ask "What Is It?" Scott replaces track lighting. Jenn walks through inspiration for a landscape design.

S38 E20: Windows of Detroit

Tommy helps the family remove peeling paint. Work begins to restore the original leaded stained-glass windows in the living room. Richard learns all about Motown, a major Detroit institution.

Secrets to Better BBQ

Rubs, sauces, relishes, and bastes are essential additions that give grilled food its character, personality, and soul

Plant-Friendly Soaps That Are Safe for Greywater Irrigation

Make sure your soaps and detergents are safe for greywater irrigation by using these irrigation tips for your lawn and garden.

DIY Pool, Pond, and Fountain Ideas for Your Yard

Check out this comprehensive guide to installing and maintaining water features in your yard, from ponds to pools.

How To Make an End Grain Cutting Board

Want a unique end grain cutting board? Turn a piece of scrap wood into a useful butcher block with this video and step-by-step instructions.

Charming Bath Remodel for $196

A basic washroom gets some much-needed personality with easy shiplap-style walls and rustic accessories