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How to Change a Toilet Seat
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O'Connor share tips for removing rusted, stubborn toilet seats
How to Make a Circular Saw Guide
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor show how to make precise and perfectly straight cuts with a portable circular saw.
How to Replace a Faucet Aerator
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey has a quick fix for a slow-flowing faucet
How to Repair Lawn Damage After Construction
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook saves a badly rutted lawn without replacing the grass
How to Replace a Rotted Garage Door Post
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva comes to the rescue and saves a neglected, badly decayed garage-door post and jambs
How to Install a Dry Well for a Sump Pump
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares a permanent way to collect and disperse sump-pump water
How To Replace a Door With a Window
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows the proper way to install a new window into an old doorway opening.
How to Plant a Flower Bed in Clay Soil
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares tips for successfully growing flowers in stubborn clay soil
How to Choose and Use Spray Paint
Quick tips for applying a flawless finish with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
How to Repair a Sewer Pipe Under a Concrete Slab
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to rescue a buried, root-clogged pipe, without digging up the whole site
S35 E24: Decorative Details
Norm installs new tops. Kevin sees how the vision for the house has evolved. Tom builds an electronics nook. The shower floors are grouted. A wallpaper hanger visits. Norm and Tom install a new door.
S12 E24: Accessibility Projects
Kevin helps make a home accessible for a homeowner in a wheelchair by modifying a bathroom and several different sets of stairs. Tom and Kevin rebuild a dangerous staircase for a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing.
How to Make a Lily Pond
Creating your own lily pond is not as difficult as you might think. Follow along with the This Old House team to see how it's done.
How to Install a Transfer Switch for a Portable Generator
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor shows how to keep the electricity flowing during power outages
How to Install a Water Filter With A Separate Faucet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey delivers clean, filtered water right at the kitchen sink
How To Repair Stuck Sash Windows
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to free a painted-shut window, allowing you to use it once again.
How to Weatherstrip a Front Door
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares his fast fixes for a drafty door
Comprehensive Guide to Installing Solar Panels on a Roof
Energy expert Ross Trethewey and a professional solar installer show you how to capture and convert the sun's energy into valuable savings.
How To Frame Walls for a Basement Room
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva walks us through how to frame walls to add a room to your basement.
Best Tools to Pick Up Leaves
From power vacuums to leaf blowers, we share different tools you can use to get rid of fallen leaves in your yard.
How to Remove a Vinyl Floor and Plywood Subfloor
Uncovering a beautiful hardwood floors with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
How to Choose a Thermostat or Home Automation System
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey reveals how home automation delivers comfort, convenience and energy savings
How to Prevent Household Plumbing Leaks
Looking for water damage points with This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and damage prevention specialist Michael Milligan
How to Prepare Aluminum Siding for Paint
Painter Jim Clark shows how to ready old, faded aluminum siding for a fresh coat of paint
A Guide to Track Lighting: Installation and Common Pitfalls
Learn how to install a ceiling-mounted track lighting system and the costs involved, with Master electrician Allen Gallant.