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Painter Jim Clark shares the best way to remove wallpaper and scrub off any glue residue without damaging your walls.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva reveals various means and methods of making your own authentic reproduction moldings.

One way to handle nasty moisture buildup in your home is to install a new dehumidifier pump. Read how to complete this do-it-yourself project in our step-by-step guide.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares three methods for laying out perfectly level lines for your garden and beyond.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook upgrades an old brick with bluestone slabs

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to use rainwater to sustain a lush garden

Watch our video and read our guide on how to prevent water damage from household fixtures effectively.

This Old House general contractor, Tom Silva, demonstrates how to permanently patch a damaged and cracked drywall ceiling.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and Kevin O'Connor share tips for keeping your mower running smoothly all season long.

Keep the hot water flowing with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and Kevin O'Connor

Replacing crumbling, missing mortar with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.

Choosing and planting climbing roses can add a stunning vertical element to your garden. Watch our video guide to learn how.

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to control the temperature in every room of the house.

Roger checks on the patio he covered up at the beginning of the project, then his team rolls out fresh sod. Tom installs a replica ceiling medallion made with a 3D printer.

Scott Caron replaces outdated fluorescent undercabinet lights with new LED fixtures. Roger and Kevin demonstrate how to work with concrete. Richard teaches Tom about the potential energy savings of thermostat setbacks.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to upgrade an entryway with a brand-new, low-maintenance, energy-efficient door.

Learn how to install a water hammer arrestor and silence noisy pipes in this guide from This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey.

Installing a pressure balance shower valve helps you to prevent sudden temperature changes and avoid potential scalding. Read how to handle this task in our guide.

Learn how to save and reshape a sick, neglected crabapple tree with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.

In our guide and video, we'll tell you how to keep backup sewage from entering your home with a floor control system.

Tips and tricks for keeping cords untangled from This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.