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How To Choose and Use Pliers and Wrenches
Learn how to pick the right plier or wrench for your DIY job with Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.
Build It | Movable Kitchen Island
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to fabricate a kitchen island out of stock cabinets
How To Build a High-Tunnel Greenhouse for Your Plants
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner build a simple, affordable backyard greenhouse.
How to Install a Frost-Proof Hose Spigot
In this guide, Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how to install a frost-proof spigot for your home.
How to Seal Leaky Ductwork
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows an innovative new way to seal ducts from the inside
10 Foolproof Native Plants for Prairie-Style Gardens
These tough, fuss-free perennials and grasses have adapted to North American climates and can lend a rustic prairie charm.
A Colorful Queen Anne Porch Revival
A 1902 house's long-neglected porch regains its turn-of-the-century charm
S37 E26: What's New Is Old Again
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.
S14 E26: Doorbell, Home Gym
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.
Photoshop Redo: Giving a Boxy Colonial Charm
A reworked entry porch adds curb appeal and character to a no-frills facade
How to Identify PVC Pipes and Fittings in Your Home
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey gives a tutorial on the types of PVC pipes and fittings.
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.