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Speed-Clean With These Pro Tips
Discover time-saving cleaning hacks from the pros. Learn the best ways to deep clean your home in less time, with professional-level results.
S14 E20: Potatoes, Track Lights
Roger is in Idaho to learn about growing potatoes. Scott Caron installs track lighting. The guys ask "What is it?"
S37 E20: North Shore Framezilla
Kevin sees the plan for the living/dining room and the roof. After framing the house, the crew moves to the garage. Exterior trim arrives. Kevin learns how to attach the fascia board to the rafters.
What Is It? | White Plastic Probe
The guys from Ask This Old House check out a white plastic probe with an electrical cord. But, "What is it?"
How to Choose a Home Weather Station
Watch as The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore explains the importance of a home weather station to This Old House host Kevin O'Connor.
Mudroom Makeover for $95
A custom-built bench and plenty of hooks squeeze every bit of storage out of a tight space
11 Brilliant Ideas for Painting Window Frames
Make handsome trim pop with colors straight out of the crayon box
S14 E19: Hardwood Floor, Garden
Tom patches up an old hardwood floor. Richard reveals the best methods to unclog a sink.
S37 E19: Truck In The New House
An inspector checks the foundation as a perimeter drain is installed. The framing process begins. An architect explains her landscape plan to make the property look antique.
Super Seeds Perfect for Your Region
We consulted the experts at the National Turfgrass Evaluation Program. Here's what you should be planting in your area
What Is It? | Small White Dome
The guys from Ask This Old House check out a white plastic dome with a metal ring around it. But, "What is it?"
How to Unclog a Bathroom Sink
Is your bathroom sink not draining? Here's everything you need to know to unclog hair, toothpaste, and other gunk from a slow-draining sink.
How To Patch Hardwood Flooring
Patching a hardwood floor isn't as complicated as you may think. Learn how to complete this project on your own in this guide.
How to Plant a Garden for Birds and Pollinators
Jenn Nawada, landscape designer for Ask This Old House, helps a homeowner turn her front yard into a garden that will attract birds and pollinators in Washington, D.C.
What You Need to Know to Hire a Great Tile Contractor
Tiling is complicated, and finding the right contractor is hard. But with This Old House's expert advice, finding the ideal tile contractor doesn't have to be.
Save This Old House: Indiana Victorian-Era Gem
Sprawling circa-1850 home filled with character
19 Easy Home Upgrades for April
Simple ways to improve your home this month
S14 E18: R-Value, Overflow
Scott Caron is in St. Paul to wire an antique light fixture. Richard installs a tub overflow.
S37 E18: The North Shore Is a Blast
Tommy and Kevin visit the Vermont factory where the house is built. Richard meets Ed Akerley, who blasts rock to make room for the foundation. Norm and Erik watch Scott McKenzy lay the foundation.
Caring for Summer-Blooming Bulbs
Bulbs are pretty easygoing, but here you'll learn tips to help maximize blooms and increase odds that they'll naturalize into more plants.
What Is It? | Red Plastic Cylinder
The guys from Ask This Old House check out a red plastic cylinder that opens and closes, but What Is It?
Understanding Insulation and R-Value
Discover how insulation and R-value can work together to make your home more comfortable and energy-efficient. Read our guide to learn more.
How To Add an Overflow to a Bathtub
Overflows make your bathtub safer and follow the latest codes. Learn more about how to install an overflow on an older tub for peace-of-mind.
How To Install an Antique Light Fixture With Simple to Follow Steps
Watch as Scott Caron, master electrician for Ask This Old House, installs an antique light fixture in a historic St. Paul, MN, home.
How to Get Your Deck Ready for the Summer
Before you start entertaining guests on the deck this summer, give it a little TLC by following these expert tips.