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How to Screen Large Utility Boxes with Plantings
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a green way to block the view of unsightly utility boxes
How to Troubleshoot and Repair Weak Drip Irrigation
Watch as This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to increase irrigation water pressure for happier, healthy plants.
How to Prepare a Raised Garden Bed for Winter
Putting a vegetable garden to bed with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
S35 E23: Made In The Shade
A fence and arbor are installed. Kevin sees the powder room and color options for the mudroom. Tom builds a sliding barn door. Roger reviews shade plant alternatives.
S12 E23: Table, Stumps, Solar
Tom and Kevin build a simple table from solid fir, and Kevin works with a wood finishing expert to stain and finish it. Roger shows a homeowner how to get rid of tree stumps. And Richard discusses the state of solar energy.
How To Repair a Clogged Kitchen Sink Hose
Learn how to fix a clogged kitchen sink hose and restore your faucet’s performance. Read our guide to learn more.
How To Install Pre-Finished Engineered Flooring
Learn how to install pre-finished engineered wood flooring with this step-by-step guide and helpful video tutorial.
A Guide to Repairing a Shower Valve in a Tile Wall
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and tile expert Joe Ferrante team up to repair a leaky shower valve installation
How To Repair Squeaky Wood Floors
Are squeaky wood floors driving you crazy? Learn how to fix them with simple tools and do-it-yourself techniques.
How To Test for Hard Water and Add Softeners
Dealing with hard water? We’ll show you how to test for hard water and install a softener to improve your home’s water quality.
How To Wire Outdoor Speakers
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to snake wires through walls for a pair of outdoor speakers.
How To Build Steps with Landscape Timbers
In this guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows you how to build steps with landscape timbers.
How to Lay a Brick Paver Walkway
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to lay a beautiful and long-lasting pathway
How to Make Maple Syrup
Tapping nature's sweetness with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and maple sugarmaker James Nielsen
How to Install Full-Extension Cabinet Drawer Slides
In this video and guide, This Old House's Tom Silva walks you through an easy drawer slide installation process step-by-step.
How To Install a Solar-Powered Water Heater in Your Home
Heating expert Richard Tretheway shows how to install a solar-powered water heater as a more eco-friendly way to take a hot shower.
How To Choose and Use Birdfeeders
In this guide, This Old House's Roger Cook and Naturalist Tia Pinney show you all you need to know about choosing the best bird feeder.
How to Replace an Outdoor Faucet with a Frost-Proof Sillcock
Installing a cold-weather hose faucet with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey
How To Sharpen Mower Blades
Sharpen and convert a dull blade to cut grass cleanly every time with This Old House landscape contractor, Roger Cook.
How To Install Window Casing for Vinyl Siding
Learn how to replace dull, outdated window jump casing with molded vinyl trim to restore curb appeal without disrupting vinyl siding.
How To Add a New Dishwasher to a Kitchen
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows you how to hook up your new appliance. Plus, maintenance tips and tricks.
How To Install the Plumbing for a Kitchen Sink
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install kitchen sink plumbing for a double-bowl sink.
How To Add a Second Sink to a Bath Vanity
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install a new sink into an existing vanity.
How to Repair a Tongue and Groove Wood Floor
Is your tongue and groove wood floor damaged? We've got your DIY solution in a step-by-step video, led by Tom Silva.
Built-In Book Storage for $197
A blank wall is transformed with secondhand bookshelves