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This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook visits a tropical botanic garden to learn how to care for orchids as houseplants.

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Cheyenne, Wyoming, to help a homeowner install a new toilet

Repairman Richie Isaacson shows host Kevin O'Connor how to maintain kitchen appliances

Electrician Scott Caron explains how to hang a flat-screen TV on the wall and conceal all the wiring in this helpful video and guide.

Building for America's Bravest builds a fully-accessible home in Billings, Montana, for this injured veteran who lost his legs in Afghanistan

Kevin O'Connor and Katherine look at antiques for the Belmont Victorian. HVAC expert Brian Palen snakes ductwork through the house. Tommy frames the porch and shows Kevin how he built the stairs.

Kevin learns how to make his own beer at home. Bridget Lancaster from America’s Test Kitchen gives a lesson on ales versus lagers. Tom installs a do-it-yourself rain barrel. And Richard has advice on what not to put in your disposers.

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.