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On a new front porch, Tom Silva shows Kevin O'Connor how to install mahogany decking with hidden fasteners and perfectly mitered joints

Tom Silva installs a patch in a hardwood floor and fills the gaps with a custom wood putty

Tom Silva shows the proper way to install a structural and decorative column on a front porch. He also demonstrates several ways to install weatherproof flashing

Kevin O’Connor and Tom Silva build a great backyard treehouse using special hardware that will allow the tree to continue to grow for many years

Use specialty hardware and a mix of lumber and branches to create a tree fort sturdy enough to support your kids’ wildest imaginations.

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows off a handy garage accessory

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva stumps the guys with a very odd-looking but innovative tool

Learn how to use a speed square—expert Tom Silva's favorite tool—and make your own holster to carry it with you on the job.

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner silence a shrieking shower

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook discusses foolproof tips and techniques for starting plants from seeds.

Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor helps a homeowner install a wireless alarm system.

Learn how to pick the right plier or wrench for your DIY job with Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to fabricate a kitchen island out of stock cabinets

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner build a simple, affordable backyard greenhouse.

In this guide, Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how to install a frost-proof spigot for your home.

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows an innovative new way to seal ducts from the inside

Kevin builds a custom closet. Norm and Tommy see Kristina's designs. Richard shows Kevin the geothermal system. Kevin gets a tour of the second floor. The team celebrates another job well done.

Tom and Kevin head to Montana to build an accessible home gym for a Navy SEAL injured in Afghanistan. Master electrician for Ask TOH Scott Caron helps a homeowner replace a broken doorbell chime. Richard explains PVC pipe terminology.

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey gives a tutorial on the types of PVC pipes and fittings.