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How To Install a Basement Laundry
Watch as Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a washer and dryer in his basement.
Everything You Need to Know to Install an Overhead Light
An overhead light fixture can transform a dark room. Follow along as expert Scott Caron helps a homeowner install a dining room chandelier.
Eight Great Renovations You and Your Dog Will Love
Planning a remodel? Don't forget about Rover. Today's special built-in features and custom designs go way beyond the doggie door
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
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner patch a hardwood floor to make it look seamless
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.
Care of Summer-Blooming Bulbs
Bulbs are pretty easygoing, but with these tips you can help maximize blooms and increase the 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.