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Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains what foods should and should not go into garbage disposers.

Use a peel-and-stick tile mat instead of messing with thinset and a trowel for this kitchen backsplash.

Roger heads to Texas for a lesson on planting a butterfly garden. Tom maps out the best tools for woodworking beginners. And Scott helps a homeowner find illumination in her closet.

Richard creates an HVAC plan. An excavation crew replaces a water line and brick is laid for the porch. Tommy protects the mudroom against moisture and critters, while the homeowners pick a bathroom.

Lighting expert Scott Caron shows a homeowner how to brighten up a dark closet and never have to flip on a light switch

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva reviews the best tools to have for beginner or intermediate woodworking projects.

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook heads to Texas to plant a garden that attracts butterflies and other pollinators.

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey visits New Jersey to install a water softener.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook relocates a mature rose bush to keep it safe while exterior construction work takes place.

The mudroom foundation is laid. Tommy builds a custom bay window. Norm watches window restoration. Tommy puts in another beam to open up the front entryway.

Richard helps a homeowner replace a vessel sink with a self-rimming one. Scott installs a motion-activated, security light fixture. And it’s plastic with a louver on the bottom and an opening at the top, but "What is it?"

In this guide and video, we show you how to restore terrazzo floors in your home. In most cases, you'll hire a professional for the job.

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates some common plumbing mistakes and how to avoid them.