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Host Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, master carpenter Norm Abram, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook start off the 37th Season of This Old House by restoring a home in a dense suburban neighborhood in Arlington, Massachusetts where they will tackle everything, from the fieldstone foundation to the top of the chimney and more. Homeowners Emily and Nick are committed to preserving the property’s 1909 Arts and Crafts detailing, both inside and out, while adding their own style. The Arlington project will feature 16 all-new episodes, as the team brings back the home’s traditional aesthetics while also updating and moving the kitchen and bathrooms, and adding a master suite and home office. Landscaping projects abound. Next, watch a Sneak Peek of Season 15 of Ask This Old House.

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows off the newest attempt to improve a century-old device

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook rolls in a puzzling new tool

This Old House host Kevin O’Connor gets choked up and baffles the crew

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook sets the hook and stumps the crew

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner select a new countertop

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares some fruit with the guys, sort of

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva baffles the boys with a lime-green plastic trough

This Old House expert Roger Cook explains how to upgrade your home with hand-poured concrete. Trust us - it's not as hard as it seems!

Learn how to finish a table in our step-by-step guide, which includes sanding, staining, and everything in between. We also cover how to dry wood, how to finish it, and more.

Electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner upgrade her kitchen with new LED lights and electrical outlets

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to construct a simple yet beautiful side table

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey stumps the crew with a three-legged stainless steel cylinder

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows off an innocuous-looking tool that’s a real time-saver

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares expert tips and techniques for installing new kitchen cabinets

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner patch a large hole in painted baseboard molding

This DIY video and guide shows you how to repair a shower valve stem and get your shower running smoothly again.