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Painter Jim Clark shows how to ready old, faded aluminum siding for a fresh coat of paint

Learn how to install a ceiling-mounted track lighting system and the costs involved, with Master electrician Allen Gallant.

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how to silence squeaky, creaky pipes.

Drafty doors are no match for new weatherstripping. Learn how to remove and replace old weatherstripping with This Old House's Tom Silva.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to stabilize an unsteady staircase post

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to rescue an old stone walkway

Controlling rain run-off with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a green way to block the view of unsightly utility boxes

Watch as This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to increase irrigation water pressure for happier, healthy plants.

Putting a vegetable garden to bed with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook

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.

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.

Fixing a faulty sprayer hose with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey

Learn how to install pre-finished engineered wood flooring with this step-by-step guide and helpful video tutorial.

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and tile expert Joe Ferrante team up to repair a leaky shower valve installation

Are squeaky wood floors driving you crazy? Learn how to fix them with simple tools and do-it-yourself techniques.

Cleaning up drinking-water problems with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to snake wires through walls for a pair of outdoor speakers.

In this guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows you how to build steps with landscape timbers.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to lay a beautiful and long-lasting pathway

Tapping nature's sweetness with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and maple sugarmaker James Nielsen

In this video and guide, This Old House's Tom Silva walks you through an easy drawer slide installation process step-by-step.

Harnessing the sun's power with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and plumbing and heating contractor Bob Dudley

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.

Installing a cold-weather hose faucet with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey