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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.

This Old House contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor provide insights on how to create an accessible home gym.

Tom installs a bookshelf that doubles as a hidden doorway. Scott Caron explains how two tools are all he needs to do many electrical projects. Richard installs a house hydrant to replace a leaky outdoor spigot. The guys ask, "What is it?"

The staircase is finished. Richard shows the system for getting well water. A backup generator is installed. Kevin learns to fit a reproduction lantern. Kim turns a mud pit to a beautiful front yard.

The guys from Ask This Old House check out a white plastic scoop with a mirror inside and ask: "What is it?"

Scott Caron, master electrician for Ask This Old House, explains how two tools are all it takes to do many electrical projects

In this guide, Ask This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey shows you how to install a house hydrant to replace a leaky spigot.