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Scott offers an electrical solution to ice dams. Kevin talks climate change with Weather Channel Meteorologist Jim Cantore. Roger has a few tips on snow blower maintenance. Richard goes over furnace upkeep.

Tom Silva lays the front at the Belmont Victorian. Katherine selects lighting fixtures while Tommy solves the ice dam issue. A gas fireplace and shingles are installed.

In this guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows you how to keep your snow blower in top condition and prepared for storms.

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains the best ways to keep your roof and gutters free from those dreaded ice dams

Master electrician for Ask This Old House Scott Caron helps a homeowner install heat cables on his roof to stop ice dams.

Ask This Old House heating and plumbing expert Richard Trethewey explains the best practices for keeping your furnace up and running during the winter

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a new pair of basement bulkhead doors

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor explains the different kinds of batteries and shares a few tips for getting the most out of your cordless tools.

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to rough-in the drainpipes for a basement bathroom.

Build a simple wooden holder to display a colorful set of plates

Kevin O'Connor and the homeowners look at samples of the Belmont Victorian exterior paint scheme. The tub is restored. An electrician wires the new master suite, and Tommy makes new molding.

Kevin helps a new mother childproof her home. Richard uses his skill to fix an under counter mount sink. And Scott gives Kevin a tutorial on the latest voltage testers.

In this guide, This Old House heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install and operate an energy-saving smart thermostat.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows the right way to prune shrubs

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor helps a homeowner refinish his kitchen cabinets

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows two no-solder ways to make watertight pipe connections

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor explains what to look for when choosing energy-efficient lightbulbs

Learn about landscape edging with expert tips from This Old House landscape contractor, Roger Cook, and discover how to enhance your outdoor space.

Our step-by-step guide explains how to build and personalize concrete countertops for a durable and stylish upgrade. Read on to learn more.

Need to install an undermount kitchen sink? Read our guide for practical tips and techniques to achieve a secure and efficient installation.