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How to Get Your Furnace Ready for Winter
Your furnace may need some TLC before starting it up this winter. Here are some tips on what to do to get your furnace prepped before the cold months arrive.
How to Replace a Doorbell
Master electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner solve an old problem: locating and replacing doorbell components and wiring.
Understanding Bottle Traps
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O’Connor how to handle sink drains in tight places.
How to Install Cobblestone Driveway Edging
Mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner keep her driveway from washing away by replacing an old brick edging with big, bulky cobblestone.
S44 E3: School of HVAC
Watch as a stem wall foundation is poured and custom wallpaper is designed. The homeowner installs a vapor barrier in the crawl space and tours an outdoor school for backyard inspiration.
S21 E3: Doorbell Retrofit, Driveway Edging
In this episode, Heath installs a doorbell with new wiring, Richard explains bottle traps, and Mark replaces a homeowner’s brick driveway edging with cobblestones.
Tips for Keeping Dust Under Control in Your Home
Keeping dust under control can be a constant battle. In this guide, we show you how to significantly reduce the amount of dust in your home.
10 Best Household Essentials for Prime Early Access Sale (2023)
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to upgrade your household essentials, now is your chance to take advantage of these great sales on Amazon.
10 Best Tools for Prime Early Access Sale (2023 Review)
Now is a great time to start shopping for tools for yourself or to gift to a loved one. Here are some of the best tools on sale this Prime Early Access Sale.
Electrical Vehicle Chargers Explained
Master electrician Heath Eastman teaches This Old House host Kevin O’Connor everything he (or anyone else) needs to know about choosing an electric vehicle charger for their home.
A Guide to Selecting the Perfect Brick Pattern for Your Home
Discover how to choose brick patterns for walls and walkways and get tips on selecting patterns that complement your home.
How To Repair Cracks in a Built-In China Cabinet
Carpenter Nathan Gilbert and paint expert Mauro Henrique help a homeowner solve a common problem with built-in cabinets in older homes.
S44 E2: Unsafe Structures
It’s demolition day at the project house in South Atlanta. The homeowners’ daughter learns to use power tools to build a lending library. Then, an ivy-covered oak overhanging the roof is safely trimmed back.
S21 E2: EV Chargers, China Cabinet Repair
Watch as Heath explains the different levels of EV chargers and their benefits. Mark shows different brick patterns, and Nathan repairs a cracked china cabinet with MDF. Then, Mauro repaints it.
Prime Early Access Sale: Score Holiday Deals on Home Products, Tools, & More
With fall settling in and winter approaching, now is the perfect time to upgrade your home with some new products or get an early start on your holiday shopping. With a wide range of products we expect to be on sale during the Prime Early Access Sale, the This Old House Reviews Team gathered some of the best deals for you.
Best Spooky Decor for Halloween (2024 Guide)
You can add a spooky touch to your house with colorful pumpkins, ghouls, spiders, and more. Here is the best spooky decor for Halloween.
The 5 Best Humidifiers (2024 Review)
Humidifiers add moisture to dry air. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best humidifiers on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
How to Build a Compost Bin
Want to enrich your gardening and promote a healthy environment? Building a compost bin is a simple DIY project that can be very rewarding.
Reasons for Water Heater Failure and When to Replace a Heater
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey gives host Kevin O’Connor an inside look at why a water heater fails and when to replace one.
Why Jenn Nawada Loves Teaching Kids
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada explains her passion for watching kids discover the outdoors.
Why the Ask This Old House Team Love Each Other
Operating more like a family than a TV cast, the cast of Ask This Old House tells us what they really think of each other (and their answers are heartwarming).
Long Time Coming: Inside the West Roxbury Victorian Project
After nine years of dreaming, designing —and squirreling away savings—the owners of this 1894 Victorian finally give it the functional upgrades it needed and the updates they longed for.
Before & After: Perking Up a Plain Façade
A rebuilt front porch, new siding, and a roof extension with brackets give a nondescript house a big curb-appeal boost.
S44 E1: Welcome to Atlanta
It’s the start of a new project in South Atlanta, GA. The house is an 1890s Victorian that once belonged to a civil rights activist. Watch as the This Old House team meets the homeowners, builder, and project manager.
S21 E1: Water Heater Autopsy, Composting
The Ask This Old House team talks about why they enjoy working together; Richard cuts open a failed water heater, and Jenn shares her love of educating kids about the outdoors. Then, she and Nathan build a compost bin.