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This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to pour a massive concrete storm shelter. Read on to also learn more about design considerations and guidelines to keep you safe from the storm.

When you're ready to replace your skylight, watch our video to learn how to swap out your old unit for a new one with a watertight seal.

The Ask This Old House guys pose the question What Is It? as they check out a white sphere with blue holes

In this guide, This Old House master electrician Scott Caron shows you how you can install a weatherproof TV to transform your outdoor space.

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor demonstrates how to install an electronic deadbolt in this video. Plus, find advice for choosing your lock.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner select and plant a deciduous shade tree.

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor has two simple sun-blocking solutions for keeping a deck and home cool during the summer.

Learn how to prepare yourself, your family, and your home for severe weather with our storm survival kit and preparedness checklist.

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates one way to fix a noisy toilet by installing a new flush valve.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows safe, effective ways to use a wheelbarrow

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows a quiet, efficient way to produce domestic hot water

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner several ways to protect windows during a storm.

Looking for a way to keep your power on during outages? Our guide contains everything you need to know to install an automatic standby generator

When you're ready to replace your exterior door, check out our video to learn how to install a solid wood door with energy efficiency in mind.

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner build and plant a raised-bed chile pepper garden.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner solve a driveway drainage dilemma by installing a channel drain.

Norm builds a ladder for the tree house while Tommy lays decking, and Kevin fits balusters. The shingles are prepped for paint. Tommy fits a storm window, finishes the mudroom, and patches flooring.

Tom replaces a rickety attic staircase in Minneapolis. Richard gives a tutorial on the best blowtorches. Kevin shows a homeowner how to use paint to makeover an old kitchen.

Tommy finishes the front porch. Kevin visits Vermont to see an artisan create a custom floorcloth for the kitchen. Tommy builds the porch railings. Kevin builds a tree house for the kids.

Scott installs a post light. Richard replaces a pedestal sink. Jenn Nawada explains how to make succulent plants into a piece of art. It’s a wand with three probes. "What is it?"

Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor uses a special paint to revamp an old kitchen.

Ask This Old House heating and plumbing expert Richard Trethewey explains how to get the most out of each type of blowtorch