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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Plant a Butterfly Garden
Attracting butterflies with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
How to Plant a City Street Tree
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook brings a bit of green to the concrete jungle
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.
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.