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4 Greenhouses Made From Recycled Windows
Check out these smart, budget-friendly tricks to create your own backyard greenhouse with salvaged materials.
7 Smart Makeover Ideas You Can Do in a Small Backyard
Check out these seven easy DIY ways to squeeze more style and functionality into your small outdoor space.
4 Dishwasher Hacks for Cleaner Dishes
Does silverware go up or down in the dishwasher? Is liquid detergent just as good as powder? We list some dishwasher secrets that’ll help your dishes achieve a deeper clean.
How To Paint a High-Gloss Front Door
Learn how to paint a high-gloss front door with our step-by-step guide that walks you through sanding, priming, and more.
11 Ways to Update Your Floors With Paint
Lively and budget-friendly paint ideas for the surfaces beneath your feet
6 Things to Do This Summer
Add these best practices to your summer routine
American Companies Making Home Goods for 100+ Years
These companies weathered 100 years or more of economic busts, technological revolutions, and changing consumer tastes
Match Your Favorite Flowers to Paint Colors
A new app helps you turn nature's colors into paint
4 DIY Privacy Screen Upgrades
Learn new ways to give your backyard some privacy along with a splash of style by using our in-depth list of privacy screen upgrades.
25 Clever Ways To Reuse Your Workshop Scraps for Other Jobs
Save money and recycle by checking out these 25 handy ideas for using leftover project materials instead of throwing them away.
S36 E26: A Home for Matt & Cat
Roger starts work on a greenhouse. Tom and Norm build the end wall and doors for the structure. Kevin meets a HFOT Community Outreach coordinator, who explains the importance of involving the community. Over 150 locals help lay down sod, mulch the beds, and plant. Kevin visits Army veteran Joe Beimfohr at his specialized home in Florida. A closet builder works with the DeWitts on a master closet. Norm, Kevin, and Matt build a rustic table for the new dining room.
S13 E26: Thermostat, Solar
Richard installs a smart thermostat. Ross Trethewey shows Kevin a solar install. Kevin, along with Tom, Richard and Roger ask, "What Is It?"
5 Ways Mosaic Tile Makes a Small Bathroom Look Bigger
Five ways to use mosaic tiles to make your usually small and cramped bathroom feel bigger without breaking the budget.
Find Your Perfect Bedroom Sleeping Temperature
Get the best sleep of your life with these expert tips
How To Decorate Large Walls on a Budget With Artwork
Fill empty walls by using these art tips that won't break the bank. These ideas can spruce up your space without you spending much.
S36 E25: Adaptation & Accessibility
Kevin learns that Matt DeWitt's disability doesn't limit his cycling passion. Richard sees the home’s ADA requirements. Kevin meets the Dillmanns. Richard learns about touchless faucet technology.
S13 E25: EV Charger, New Sink
Electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner install an electric vehicle charger next to his house. The guys ask, "What Is It?" Then, Richard helps a homeowner install a new kitchen sink.
How to Weatherproof Furniture
Save money by prepping furniture with these weather-guarding hacks
How To Install Recessed Lighting in a Kitchen
Ask This Old House electrician Scott Caron demonstrates how to install recessed light fixtures in a finished ceiling.
How to Perfectly Wainscot a Bathroom in Just A Few Steps
Wainscoting is a gorgeous way to add class to any bathroom, and it's easier than you may think to DIY. Read on to find out how.
How to Install Solar Panels
Renewable-energy expert Ross Trethewey demonstrates how photovoltaic solar panels work and the proper way to install them on a roof
How To Install a New Sink and Faucet
Learn how to replace an old kitchen sink with a new one in this how-to video with plumbing expert Richard Tretheway.
How To Build a Pass-Through Wall
Learn how to build a pass-through between your kitchen and family room for dining, working, or simply making your home feel more open.
How to Remove Overgrown Shrubs
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates how to remove overgrown shrubs safely
How To Build a Classic Picnic Table
Use cedar boards to make a classic picnic table and benches, perfect for hosting family and friends at summertime get-togethers.