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How To Use Graywater in Toilet Tanks

Discover the benefits of graywater systems in toilet tanks and how they can help you conserve water and reduce utility bills effectively.
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How To Save Water with an Irrigation Timer

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares tips for conserving water while maintaining a lush lawn.
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S35 E22: Soapstone, Oval Frame

A contractor finalizes the countertops. Norm visits the oldest mill in America. Tom scribes new stair treads. Norm gets a lesson in how to darken stone. A contractor makes decorative tiles.
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S12 E22: Special 300th Episode

The guys celebrate 300 episodes of "Ask This Old House" by looking back at some of their best moments and revealing some behind-the-scenes secrets.
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How to Maintain Small Engine Gas-Powered Yard Tools

This Old House contractor Roger Cook explains the basics of small engines and how to take care of your gas-powered yard equipment
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How To Upgrade a Concrete Urban Patio

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook transforms an old, ugly city slab into an urban oasis and shares several tips and tricks.
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Everything You Need to Know to Hang a Heavy Mirror

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares tips and techniques for safely hanging framed objects like mirrors on walls
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How To Install a Hot Water Recirculation Pump

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey delivers hot water on demand in this helpful video.
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How To Install a Chimney Liner and Damper

We'll walk you through the steps to create a safe wood-burning fireplace with This Old House host Kevin O'Connor.
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How To Stop Copper Pipe Corrosion

This Old House plumbing and heating expert, Richard Trethewey, explains the causes of and cures for water-pipe corrosion.
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How To Install a Storm Door to Improve Energy Efficiency

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to hang a new storm door that's more energy efficient.
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How To Repair a Split Door Jamb

This video featuring Old House general contractor Tom Silva and easy-to-follow guide shows you how to repair a split door frame.
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Step by Step Guide to Hanging a New Door in an Existing Frame

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to replace an old door with a new one without changing the frame.
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How to Plant a Butterfly Garden

Attracting butterflies with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
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How To Upgrade an Electric Meter to 200-Amp Service

Learn the process behind a 200-amp service upgrade from master electrician Scott Caron with our step-by-step electrical guide.
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How To Upgrade an Electrical Panel to 200-Amp Service

Master electrician Scott Caron installs a new panel to complete a service upgrade and shares details, techniques, and safety precautions.
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How to Stain a Fence (Step by Step Instructions and Video)

Instead of painting your fence, consider using stain. We share the different types of stains and how to stain a wood fence like a pro.
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How To Repair a Crack in a Concrete Foundation

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to fix a crack in a home's foundation to avoid further issues.
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How To Mow a Lawn Like a Pro to Achieve the Perfect Yard

Read perfect-cut lawn mowing tips from This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook to help you achieve a lush, pristine lawn every time.
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How to Build a Utility Cart

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva transforms one sheet of plywood into a hold-all, easy-roll cart
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How To Revive a Brown Lawn in 6 Simple to Follow Steps

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook breathes new life into a dead spring lawn brought on by a harsh winter.
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How To Prevent Ice Dams

Discover how to prevent destructive ice dams from forming on your roof as This Old House's Tom Silva shows how to super-insulate an attic.
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How to Plant a City Street Tree

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook brings a bit of green to the concrete jungle
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How To Repair a Rusted Wrought Iron Railing

In this guide, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows you how to repair a rusted wrought iron railing for your front staircase.
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How To Install a Battery-Operated Backup Sump Pump

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to keep a basement dry—even when the power goes out.