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How To Build an Accessible Home Gym
This Old House contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor provide insights on how to create an accessible home gym.
The North Shore Farmhouse: Instant Charmer
TOH TV follows along as a couple's quest for quality leads them to a factory-built home
Something Old, Something New for a Gut Kitchen Redo
Undertaking the gut renovation of her forever kitchen, a seasoned home cook holds fast to two kitchen keepsakes
S14 E25: Hidden Door, Hydrant
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?"
S37 E25: A Race to the Punch List
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.
What Is It? | White Plastic Scoop
The guys from Ask This Old House check out a white plastic scoop with a mirror inside and ask: "What is it?"
How to Do Electrical Projects with Two Tools
Scott Caron, master electrician for Ask This Old House, explains how two tools are all it takes to do many electrical projects
How To Install a House Hydrant
In this guide, Ask This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey shows you how to install a house hydrant to replace a leaky spigot.
How to Install a Hidden Door/Bookshelf
Follow along with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva as he installs a bookshelf that doubles as a door.
3 Quick Plumbing Fixes Under Pressure
Plumbing problems can quickly get out of hand. Here's what you can do to get leaks and other issues under control while you wait for the pros.
Master Bath as a Grown-Up Getaway
Relocating the master bath away from the kid zone allows for a spacious, light-filled master-suite retreat
Opening Up a Snug 1941 Cottage
A cottage expands its living space downstairs—and gains a second story—without losing its charm
Save This Old House: Charming Pittsburgh Stick-Style
Original features and restored surrounding homes make this house a keeper
S37 E24: House Requires Some Assembly
Kevin helps fit the cabinets. Work starts on the driveway. Granite is used for a patio. The den gets wainscoting. The homeowners select interior paint colors. Erik installs the factory-made staircase.
S14 E24: Guest Nick Offerman
Actor Nick Offerman visits the guys for "What Is It?" Tom creates a black pipe bookshelf.
What Is It? | Wood Handle with Nick Offerman
Actor and woodworker Nick Offerman visits the guys at Ask This Old House and brings along a wood handle with brass knobs. "What is it?"
Nick Offerman's Woodworking Advice
Actor and woodworker Nick Offerman shares with Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor where his love of woodworking began and offers advice for young people who want to work with their hands
How To Understand the Lighting Facts Label
Scott Caron, master electrician for Ask This Old House, helps you decipher the information on a lightbulb label.
How To Build a Pondless Waterfall
Jenn Nawada, landscape designer for This Old House, shows how to install a pondless waterfall in a backyard.
How To Build a Black Pipe Bookshelf
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva creates a shelf using black plumbing pipe and butcher block
10 Best Summer Blooming Bulbs
We walk you through 10 of the perfect summer bulbs to plant for a garden full of vibrant flowers, even in the hottest climates.
S14 E23: Lights, Fireplace
Scott installs fiesta lights in Texas. Kevin looks at options for a home fireplace.
S37 E23: Making New Look Old
Kevin helps install clapboard siding. Roger selects salvaged granite. Richard discusses the insulation plan and sees how the geothermal pipes are connected. Kevin watches the cabinets come together.
What Is It? | Expanding Black Rectangle
The guys from Ask This Old House take a look at an expanding black rectangle and ask "What is it?"
How To Choose a Home Fireplace
Explore the whole range of home fireplace options, from gas inserts and log sets to freestanding stoves and zero-clearance fireplaces.