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Spruce up your outdoor space by creating a flourishing sanctuary that promotes biodiversity and beauty in your backyard.

This Old House experts install a durable and stylish standing-seam copper roof on a small addition, enhancing its function and curb appeal.

Learn how to blend the arts of quilting and woodworking with this fun and unique DIY wood quilt pattern project.

Roger helps a homeowner plant an indoor tropical garden with plants from Jamaica. Richard, Roger, Kevin and Tom ask "What Is It?" Richard shows how to change the temperature on water heaters. Then Tom and Kevin build an American flag out of reclaimed wood.

TOH partners with Homes For Our Troops to build houses for two Army veterans and their families in New Hampshire and Florida. Norm, Tom, and Kevin lend a hand.

Tom and Kevin discuss kitchen island dimensions. Richard quiets a noisy baseboard heating system. The guys ask, "What Is It?" Scott Caron helps a homeowner add light to a kitchen by install three new recessed cans.

Kevin and Tom meet the Building Commissioner to see if they passed inspection. Richard and Kevin tour the new kitchen and spaces above the garage. Tom joins to celebrate another job well done.

In this video, This Old House host Kevin O'Connor interviews Staff Sgt. Matt DeWitt about his accessible house from Homes for Our Troops

Roger installs new turf while Kevin meets with inspectors. The design for the entertainment center is finalized. Richard exhibits the finished mechanical room and heating system.

Roger helps a homeowner replace a mailbox that was damaged by a snowplow. Kevin shares some information about window anatomy. Tom helps a homeowner reuse an old door in a new opening. And the guys ask, "What Is It?"

Scott Caron installs some landscape lighting. Kevin, Tom, Richard and Roger ask "What Is It?" Richard replaces a water main shutoff.

Roger places new plants while Richard installs two types of radiators to heat the garage and sitting room. A chandelier and garage door are fitted.

LED strips are installed in the kitchen. Richard reviews the need for insulation, and wallpaper is put up in the girl’s rooms. Kevin finds a painter painting decorative stripes on an accent wall.

Kevin and Roger meet with Meteorologist Jim Cantore to discuss lightning. Roger sees a lightning protection system installed. Richard installs a reverse osmosis filter for drinking water. And the guys ask, "What Is It?"

Transform plumbing tubing and fittings into an elegant garden accent