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What Is It? | Expanding Metal Tool
General contractor Tom Silva asks Roger Cook, Kevin O'Connor, and Richard Trethewey to guess what this this metal bird cage looking tool might be
What Is It? | Red Metal Tool
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey asks Roger Cook, Kevin O'Connor, and Tom Silva to guess what this red metal object with 6 arms might be
What Is It? | Little White Squares
General contractor Tom Silva asks Roger Cook, Kevin O'Connor, and Richard Trethewey to guess what this this little white square with a hole in might be
What Is It? | Plastic Yellow Tools
Host Kevin O'Connor Roger Cook, Tom Silva, and Richard Trethewey to guess what these plastic yellow flat hooks might be.
What Is It? | Red Foam Cones
General contractor Tom Silva asks Roger Cook, Kevin O'Connor, and Richard Trethewey to guess what these 2 red foam cones might be
What Is It? | Two-Part Circular Metal Object
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey asks Roger Cook, Kevin O'Connor, and Tom Silva to guess what this two-part circular metal object might be
What Is It? | Two Metal Poles (with Jimmy Fallon)
General contractor Tom Silva asks Roger Cook, Kevin O'Connor, Richard Trethewey, and Jimmy Fallon to guess what these 2 metal poles with red flags and a circular base might be
What Is It? | Blue Inflatable Discs
Landscape contractor Roger Cook asks Kevin O'Connor, Tom Silva, and Richard Trethewey to guess what this blue inflatable discs might be
What Is It? | Flat Rubber Object
Host Kevin O'Connor asks Roger Cook, Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey to guess what this flat red rubber object with glass knobs on it might be
What Is It? | Black Plastic Disc
Landscape contractor Roger Cook asks what is this large, black, plastic disc
S36 E18: Designer Details
Kevin finds the second floor sanded, stained, and sealed as Tom oversees the first floor. Norm sees custom refrigerator panels. Kevin meets the designer of an inn. Norm makes a sink base.
S13 E18: Shelf, Rough Electric
Tom and Kevin build a basic entry shelf from poplar and plywood. Scott Caron helps a homeowner wire a basement room for outlets and lighting. Then, Kevin, along with Roger, Richard, and Tom ask "What Is It?"
4 Clever Ways To Clean The Outside of Your Home
Remedy curb appeal eyesores with these off-label uses for around-the-house products. Check out this guide for some creative tips.
S36 E17: Old to New
A contractor installs new floor tile while an electrician shows Kevin how to wire an electrical box. Kevin patches the walls. Tom squares an arched doorway.
S13 E17: Sash Cord, Plant Bulbs
Tom helps a homeowner replace broken sash cords. Roger shows a homeowner how to plant bulbs. And the guys play "What Is It" with special guest Doris Kearns Goodwin.
The Lexington Colonial House: Bridging the Exterior Design Gap
As a young Colonial gets additional space for TOH TV, it also receives a face-lift that feels both contemporary and true to its roots
11 Ways To Add Outdoor Seating
In this guide, we'll show you 11 simple ways to use outdoor seating to create a more relaxing, welcoming space.
Room at the Top for a Classic American Foursquare
An imaginative tower addition enables a longed-for view of a nearby landmark
Six Lawn-Care Mistakes to Nix
Want to make your lawn the envy of the neighborhood? A turf professor schools us on what to avoid when caring for you lawn.
Garden Fixes from the Kitchen
Solve your yard problems with these nontoxic solutions—straight from your pantry
Chainsaw Safety Basics
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook explains how to use a chainsaw safely
CHECKLIST | Get Your House Ready for Spring
Add these tasks to your fix-it list to smoothly transition your home from winter to spring and keep everything running in top shape for the warmer months.
Grow Little Fruit Trees for Big Rewards
An ingenious pruning method for growing an orchard in a small backyard
Tried-and-True Perennials to Spruce Up Your Garden
Check out these tried and true perennials for your garden to have them bring beautiful foliage and flowers year after year.
How To Build a Living Wall Vertical Garden
See how pressure-treated lumber and galvanized planter boxes can combine to create a vertical garden filled with colorful greenery.
