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7 Smart Bookcase Updates for Fresh Shelves

Give your personal library a new, impressive look without buying a single new tome
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Crowd-Pleasing Kitchen Makeover

Cheery yellow cabinets and a new open floor plan transform a once dreary cook space into an inviting hangout
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Dealing With Leaking Stray Voltage

Avoid danger and sky-high electric bills by contacting a pro
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Bleaching Oil for Aged Cedar Shingles

Speed up the graying process with this TOH TV-crew favorite
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The Benefits of Deep-Feeding Trees

Give distressed trees this special treatment and extra attention
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All About Brick Garden Edging

Install clay pavers to form a tidy garden border to separate your lawn from plantings.
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Tattered 1920s Bungalow to Updated Gem

A simple drywall-and-paint job revealed some deep, dark secrets
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How to Build a Wall Cubby Shelf

Use our how-to guide to build a wall cubby shelf and tidy up your cluttered entryways, hallways, and other spaces in your home.
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S36 E14: Exterior Details

Kevin meets electricians to see a rough electrical inspection, and Tom installs a hybrid railing system. The homeowner designs a new family kitchen.
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S13 E14: Remove Shrubs, Siding

Roger removes overgrown shrubs from the front yard and replaces them with an edible landscape. Richard shares tips on snaking drains and Tom helps a homeowner replace damaged pieces of vinyl siding. The guys ask, "What Is It?"
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Save This Old House: Ohio Brick Greek Revival

A bequeathed fortune allowed a widow to build this lavish home that has seen many lives
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S36 E13: Making Connections

A stream requires trees and plants to be removed from the yard. Tom and Kevin connect the kitchen to the old great room. Richard shows Kevin the rough plumbing conditions in the kitchen.
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S13 E13: New Trim, Wiring Pool

Tom helps a homeowner install interior window trim. Richard shares some first time plumbing tips with Kevin. Scott Caron wires an above ground pool safely. Kevin, along with Roger, Richard, and Tom ask "What Is It?"
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S13 E12: Fire Pit, Bath Faucet

Tom and Kevin build a watertight fire pit cover. Scott teaches Kevin about the evolution of fuses. Richard upgrades and vents a bathroom sink. The guys ask "What Is It?"
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S36 E12: Smart Solutions

Norm visits the Hancock-Clarke House. Tom and Kevin help install a corner desk stair, and Richard helps offset a tub trap.
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S36 E11: Colonial Curb Appeal

Roof framing begins in Lexington with Tom and Kevin. They build a new farmer's porch reminiscent of Colonial style homes, as well as a structural ceiling.
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S13 E11: Broken Window, Toilet Turn

Tom replaces a broken window with a safer solution. Kevin, along with Roger, Richard, and Tom ask "What Is It?" Richard shows a homeowner how to rotate a toilet.
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Everything You Need to Know to Clad a Wall in Stone

Follow our guide to transform your walls with beautiful stone veneer panels for a professional, durable, and stylish look.
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All About Shade Trees: A Comprehensive Guide

Planting a shade tree can boost property values, lower energy costs, and leave a lasting legacy on your property.
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S13 E10: New Switch, Tree Care

Scott Caron connects a homeowner’s basement lighting system to one switch. Richard shares some tips on air conditioning maintenance. The guys ask "What Is It?" Roger shows a homeowner how to rejuvenate a crabapple tree.
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S36 E10: Footings and Foundations

Kevin discusses This Old House’s history renovating Colonials & Colonial Revivals. Demo on the Lexington house begins with the back porch.
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Life-Changing Tips for a More Organized Home

From your entryway to your bathroom to your bedroom, this guide presents over 30 tips from experts on how to keep your home organized.
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28 Small Steps to Big Savings

Make bank with these nifty, thrifty around-the-house tips
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What To Put on Icy Steps, Stairs, and Walkways in the Winter

Prevent slippery surfaces in winter with four chemical-free products for your icy walkways, sidewalks, stoops, and garages.
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S36 E9: Colonial Roots

This Old House kicks off the second project of their 35th Anniversary Season: an addition to a 1966 Colonial Revival in historic Lexington, Mass. which extends back to the American Revolution.