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S15 E6: Room Zones, Wall Patch

Richard learns about a way to heat and cool a house using a new room-by-room ventilation system. The guys ask, "What is it?" And Tom explains the best ways to patch a small hole in the wall.
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What Is It? | Motorized Plastic Cylinder

The guys from Ask This Old House look at a motorized, plastic cylinder and ask, "What is it?"
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23 Things You Didn't Know You Could Fix Yourself

Expand your DIY repertoire and save money by making bathroom, kitchen, and outdoor repairs yourself. Here are 20+ easy fixes you can make.
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Step by Step Guide To Patching and Repairing Holes in Your Wall

Do you have damaged drywall or plaster? Follow these expert tips and step-by-step instructions to repair holes in your wall.
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How to Install Room-By-Room Zoning in an HVAC System

Ask This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey learns about an HVAC system that allows each room to be zoned out using smartphone technology.
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Small Evergreens, Big Impact

Combine dwarf conifers in pots for a fresh look—and year-round color
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From Cramped Bath to Relaxing Retreat

A shed dormer bumpout creates more breathing room in a tight, low-ceilinged bath
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All About Ceiling Fans

These air movers keep you cool and look cool doing it. Here’s how to choose a model that’s right for your space
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Designing a Craft Room for $397

This budget redo by Rachel Beach of Craving Some Creativity uses Craigslist cabinets, recycled countertops, and a wall of DIY storage to turn a spare room into a well-organized workspace.
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Decorative Shelf Brackets

Inspired by Victorian-era designs, these metal supports add instant charm to open shelving
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How to Replace a Broken Front Porch Board

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva fixes a front porch by replacing a deck board
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How to Identify and Treat Soft Water

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey answers an email about a shower stained green and why it may be linked to soft water
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How to Conceal Electrical Wires with Crown Molding

Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron uses crown molding to conceal wiring and bring more electrical outlets to a bedroom.
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S15 E5: Deck, Conceal Wiring

Tom repairs a broken board on a front porch. Richard analyzes a homeowner’s green-stained shower. Scott brings more power to a bedroom and is able to conceal the wiring with crown molding.
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S38 E5: A Steely Den

Steel beam fabrication and erection on the house. HVAC plans for the second floor. Front porch demo’ed with heavy machinery and new footings for a new porch. Working on the firebox and chimney.
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Really Smart Homes

There are a lot of choices these days in the way of connected devices for a safer, more secure, and more convenient home. Maybe too many. To help you figure it out, here are 5 starter kits tailored to 5 very different types of homes and homeowners
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What To Know Before You Buy a Toilet

Keep these key parts and new features in mind on your next toilet shopping trip.
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Family Love Sustains Three Colonial-era Homes in Newport

As part of a unique preservation program, three siblings living in a cluster of historic houses enjoy a close connection to the 18th century—and each other
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Before You Store That Air Conditioner

Carrying it to the basement isn’t just challenging, it’s dangerous, partly because it can block your view of the steps. Here, ways to save your back—and maybe a trip to the ER
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Winter Weatherproofing Tips

A few quick fixes will keep chilly breezes from seeping into the house. These three are sure to make you more comfortable this winter
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S38 E4: Foundation Fundamentals

The new concrete foundation is poured. Finding mature specimen trees for the yard. A precast concrete bulkhead is installed. The old rubble foundation gets waterproofed with synthetic rubber spray.
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S15 E4: Orchard, Water Heater

Roger helps plant a home orchard using apple and pear trees. Tom shows Kevin how to choose and use a circular saw. Richard installs a new tank water heater and discusses new regulations on them.
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How to Replace a Tank Water Heater

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner replace a tank water heater
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How to Choose a Circular Saw

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor discuss how to choose and use a circular saw.
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A Step by Step Guide to Building a Perfect Catio

Use basic cedar lumber to create a screened-in patio space that gives cats a breath of fresh air while keeping them close to home.