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Build a simple wooden holder to display a colorful set of plates

Kevin O'Connor and the homeowners look at samples of the Belmont Victorian exterior paint scheme. The tub is restored. An electrician wires the new master suite, and Tommy makes new molding.

Kevin helps a new mother childproof her home. Richard uses his skill to fix an under counter mount sink. And Scott gives Kevin a tutorial on the latest voltage testers.

In this guide, This Old House heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install and operate an energy-saving smart thermostat.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows the right way to prune shrubs

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor helps a homeowner refinish his kitchen cabinets

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows two no-solder ways to make watertight pipe connections

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor explains what to look for when choosing energy-efficient lightbulbs

Learning about landscape edging with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook simplifies the tricky task to ordering mulch by the cubic yard

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor learns how to create concrete kitchen counters

Need to install an undermount kitchen sink? Read our guide for practical tips and techniques to achieve a secure and efficient installation.

Ask This Old House lighting expert Scott Caron gives Kevin a tutorial on electrical testers to make sure you never work on live wires

Need to fix melted vinyl siding? Our guide explains how to repair it and offers ways to protect your home from further heat damage.

Electrician Scott Caron installs several types of surge protection

Learn how to replace a three-handle shower valve with an anti-scald valve from This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.

Electrician Scott Caron shows new technologies and applications for LED lighting.

Watch as This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner insulate his exposed HVAC ductwork.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook learns how to select houseplants for different situations from expert Carrie Kelly

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and a specialist perform a whole-house energy audit

This Old House's Richard Trethewey and Kevin O'Connor install a ductless heat pump to heat and cool a 700-square-foot room.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates how to get the right-shaped stones for hardscaping projects using a variety of tools.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner purchase and install a kitchen wall cabinet

In the workshop, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor build a storage bench for an entryway