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In this guide, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains you can permanently patch and repair a decaying porch post.

This Old House contractor Tom Silva shows how to cut and fold—and then fix—a rigid box spring to fit up a tight staircase.

A laundry pedestal is a rock-solid surface to raise your appliances and make laundry more ergonomic. Learn how to build one from our experts.

Use a specialized foam panel to lock the PEX tubing in place, cover it with a sand-and-cement mix, and tile away.

Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor stumps the guys with a curious-looking electronic tool

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows off a cleverly designed wheelbarrow accessory

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to divide a home's heating and air-conditioning system into different zones.

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how a professional would install a whole-house humidifier.

Creating a water-efficient waffle garden with Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares some tricks of the trade for backing out stripped screws

Scott Caron, master electrician for Ask This Old House, wires an old house with new smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

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.

Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor explains the differences between three popular masonry materials

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a quick and accurate way to cut perfect-fit miters

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares his tips and techniques for installing decorative crown molding

In this challenge project, we turn aluminum tubes, fittings and butcher block into a speedy cart that works indoors or out.

Tom builds a chicken coop. Jenn Nawada makes Vermont maple syrup. Guest: Chris Kimball.

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.