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Electrician Scott Caron walks through the best options when it comes to installing useful USB wall outlets in your home.

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva creates a backyard chicken coop for a homeowner in Connecticut in "Build It."

Norm and Tommy build a divider for storage. Richard reviews the mechanical systems. A special primer is used in the kitchen. Kevin learns about window treatments. Tommy goes through his punch list.

Tom trims a coat closet and installs a door. Richard explores what’s making a toilet leak. Scott Caron installs outdoor lighting.

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva stumps the guys with small, round disks

The Ask This Old House guys pose the question What Is It? as they check out blue plastic parts with a hole

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares his insights on the shop's most versatile portable power tool

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey makes heating water more efficient by installing a heat pump

You don't have to throw away your old garden hose reel once you're done with it. Read how you can turn it into an organizer or storage container in our guide.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a drip-irrigation system

Learn how to install a pre-hung interior door with expert tips from This Old House. Follow our step-by-step guide to get the job done right.

Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron installs an outdoor wall sconce and recessed lights at an old church that now serves as a house

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains what may be causing a leaky toilet and possible solutions

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to trim a coat closet by installing a clothes rod and shelf.

Kevin installs an electronic deadbolt on a front door. Scott Caron mounts an outdoor television. And it’s a white sphere with blue holes, but "What is it?"

Roger replants the trees and shrubs. The backyard and treehouse are completed. Norm meets a craftsman who carves newel posts. Tommy and Kevin install kitchen cabinets. The marble countertop is fitted.

This easy-to-do storage project from our #DIYDARE challenge shows you how to make a colorful, concrete umbrella stand for your entryway.

Learn how to use common cedar to transform an inexpensive sink into a charming bathroom vanity in this step-by-step guide.

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to prevent ice buildup from shutting down an air-conditioning system.

This Old House continues with a new and unique project on the North Shore of Massachusetts

Use pressure-treated lumber to build a sturdy post-and-rail enclosure that prevents animals from swiping your veggies

Do you know the importance of your water heater's T&P valve? Maintaining it is crucial for the safety of your home and family.