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Learn which types of glue work best on wood, foam, cement, and other materials with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.

A whole-house fan is an AC alternative that can cool your home. Our guide and video explain how to install one in your house.

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how new energy-saving regulations affect today's water heaters.

This Old House landscaping contractors Roger Cook and Jenn Nawada help an elementary school build and plant a raised-bed vegetable garden.

Tom Silva looks at different types of hand planes for woodworking projects and explains how to use and sharpen them properly.

If you've got cracked stones creating a safety hazard on your walkway, don't stress. Replacing them is a manageable DIY project.

In this guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook provides instructions on how to properly mulch garden beds.

In this guide, Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how to install a natural gas line for a new BBQ grill.

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and electrician Scott Caron head to Denver to install a fan on a cathedral ceiling.

Landscape contractor Roger Cook asks plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, host Kevin O'Connor, and general contractor Tom Silva to guess what this clear plastic bin with cups might be

Are you looking for an affordable way to heat your swimming pool year-round? Here's how you can use your HVAC system to do so.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows you how to install interior window trim using hand tools. Follow along to learn how.

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey replaces a clogged shower valve that would not allow hot water into the shower

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook works with a fencing contractor to install a vinyl privacy fence.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva replaces a pair of sidelights on a front door with new, insulated ones

Have a new sink and faucet to install? In our video, we'll show you how to remove your old sink and put in a new one.

Watch our step-by-step tutorial with Tom Silva to add a sleek and safe cable deck railing to your outside space.