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How to Install DIY Radiant Floor Heating

Use a specialized foam panel to lock the PEX tubing in place, cover it with a sand-and-cement mix, and tile away.
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What Is It? | Yellow and Black Plastic Tool

Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor stumps the guys with a curious-looking electronic tool
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What Is It? | Black Plastic Handles

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows off a cleverly designed wheelbarrow accessory
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How To Zone a Forced Air Furnace and Air Conditioner

Control temperatures in different rooms according to comfort level by following our guide and instructional video to zoning your HVAC system.
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How to Install a Whole House Humidifier

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how a professional would install a whole-house humidifier.
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How to Grow Vegetables in the Desert

Creating a water-efficient waffle garden with Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
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How to Remove Stripped Screws

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares some tricks of the trade for backing out stripped screws
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How To Install Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Scott Caron, master electrician for Ask This Old House, wires an old house with new smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
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How To Replace a Decayed Fence Post

Repairing a rotted fence post with Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook. Discover expert tips and guidance to restore your fence's durability.
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Understanding Concrete, Cement, and Mortar

Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor explains the differences between three popular masonry materials
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How To Bisect Angles for Cutting Miters

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares a quick and accurate way to cut perfect-fit miters for DIY projects.
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How To Install Wood Crown Molding and Add Finishing Touches

Crown molding can add elegance and value to any room. Learn how to complete this project yourself in our step-by-step guide.
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Early-Spring Pruning Primer: A Guide to Seasonal Foliage

Read how to prune plants, flowers and other specimens in the late winter or early spring for healthy thicker foliage later on.
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Save This Old House: FREE Alabama Colonial Revival

This stately (fire-resistant) brick house is priced to move
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How to Make a Hardworking Kitchen Cart

In this challenge project, we turn aluminum tubes, fittings and butcher block into a speedy cart that works indoors or out.
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You're Killing Your Home with Kindness

Your DIY could be doing more harm than good. Kick these deceptive "home improvement" habits STAT
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A Guide To Pet-Proof Furniture and Fabrics for Dog Lovers

Drool-worthy fabrics and savvy furniture strategies to keep your fabrics and furniture from going to the dogs
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Unbelievable Front Yard Renovations

See how these unbelievable front yard transformations reveal the power of paint, plantings, and facade face-lifts.
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S14 E16: Chicken Coop, Maple Syrup

Tom builds a chicken coop. Jenn Nawada makes Vermont maple syrup. Guest: Chris Kimball.
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S37 E16: Good-bye, Tired Old House

Roger finishes the landscape. Tommy makes disguised PVC floor registers. Richard installs the storm windows. The house is revealed, and everyone celebrates the renovated home.
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How To Choose The Perfect USB Outlet for Your Home

Electrician Scott Caron walks through the best options when it comes to installing useful USB wall outlets in your home.
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Build It | How to Build a Chicken Coop

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva creates a backyard chicken coop for a homeowner in Connecticut in "Build It."
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The Belmont Victorian House Project: After

The TOH TV crew finishes remodeling an 1895 Queen Anne for a young family
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The Belmont Victorian House: Period Porch Overhaul

The wraparound porch of this Queen Anne puts history front and center in the latest TOH TV house project
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Neglected 1928 Bungalow Makes for a Cozy Cottage Redo

A first-time homeowner revives a neglected house with patience, perseverance, and a little help from her skilled friends