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How To Choose and Use a Hammer
Choosing the right hammer and mastering the proper technique are essential skills for any DIY enthusiast or professional.
10 Uses for Gutters
Before you consign your metal off-cuts to the recycling pile, consider these clever ways to make use of them
How To Pour a Concrete Deck Footing
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner how to dig and pour concrete footing for a new deck.
How to Wash Windows Like a Pro
Quick tips for getting a streak-free shine with window-cleaning expert Garry Jalowka
How to Choose and Use a Snowblower to Keep Your Drive Clear
If you live in a snowy place, a snowblower is a great investment for both your time and your physical well-being. Learn more about them here.
How to Install a Frost-Proof Faucet with PEX Piping
If you need access to water outside during the colder months, learn how to use frost-proof faucets to avoid frozen pipes and water damage.
How to Cable a Large Split Tree to Prevent Damage
Professional arborist Matt Foti installs cables and bolts to save a split tree from any further damage.
How to Choose and Use a Circular Saw
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains the basic parts, uses, and cuts, of cicular saws
How to Repair a Leaking Faucet
Quick tips of stopping annoying drips with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey
How to Repair a Flat Wheelbarrow Tire
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares tips for fixing damaged wheels
How To Install an Automatic Washing Machine Shutoff Valve
Learn how to add overflow protection to your laundry room with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.
Enhance Your House With Fiber-Cement Siding
Fiber-cement siding is a sturdy, innovative way to upgrade your home's exterior. Learn more about it and get some design ideas from our experts.
A 1900 House With a Comeback Story
Stripped of its details and "modernized" in the 1980s, this Victorian-era house had lost its charm—until a discerning homeowner helped it regain its period feel
DIY Backyard Projects for Summertime
Here are a handful of ways to create a more beautiful and relaxing outdoor space.
How to Build a Gingerbread Balustrade
Dress up your front porch or balcony with a gingerbread balustrade you can build right at home. Click here for our step-by-step guide.
American Hardware Stores: Nuts and Bolts and Baby Scales
Coast to coast, these five mom-and-pop hardware stores are every bit as unique as the communities they serve
How to Scale Up an Image
In our video and guide, we'll share our tips to enlarge or transfer any design while maintaining its proportions.
50 State Flowers to Grow Anywhere
Show off your national pride with these favorites
What Is It? | Red Metal Object with Black Handles
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey asks the crew to guess how a metal object with handles works
What Is It? | Plastic Disc with Slit
Landscape contractor Roger Cook asks the crew to explain the use of a large plastic object
What Is It? | Blue Plastic Object with Hose
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey asks the crew to explain the purpose of a blue object with a hose
What Is It? | Black Plastic Object with Rotating Arm
Host Kevin O'Connor asks the crew to guess the service a black plastic item provides
What Is It? | White Object with Illuminated Towers
General contractor Tom Silva asks the crew to explain the use of a white item with illuminated towers
What Is It? | Colorful Rubber Devices
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey asks the crew to explain the purpose of rubber devices
What Is It? | Blue Plastic Object
Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey asks the crew to guess the function of a blue battery-operated object
