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This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to fix a crack in a home's foundation to avoid further issues.

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

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

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.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook brings a bit of green to the concrete jungle

In this guide, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows you how to repair a rusted wrought iron railing for your front staircase.

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

Roger installs a new front walk. Tom shows Kevin stock trim profiles. An interior designer helps the homeowner select tile. Norm and Tom fit a new interior door. Norm sees the layout of the kitchen.

Richard helps a homeowner replace a shower valve that shuts off mysteriously. Tom shows how to patch a hole in baseboard. Roger shares some tips for maintaining a lawn mower. The guys ask "What Is It?"

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares a quick tip to make wood splitting easier

Planning a stone wall may feel overwhelming, but we can help. Explore different stone wall materials and installation methods in this guide.

Making watertight connections with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey

Watch as electrician Michelle Bray shows This Old House host Kevin O'Connor how to illuminate an entryway with a new light fixture.

Adding new life to an old fence with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook

A porch rail can improve your home's safety and curb appeal. See how to build a porch rail in this step-by-step guide and video.

Read our step-by-step guide to repairing your kitchen sink drain trap to fix slow drainage and unpleasant smells.

Has a tree root caused your asphalt walkway to raise up and crack? Don't worry - seasoned DIYers can handle this fix in a day.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows DIY and professional techniques for how to get rid of attic mold.

Have a project that requires you to cut and solder copper pipes? Find out everything you need to know with this step-by-step guide.

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains the various copper pipes commonly used in a home plumbing system.

Silencing a rattling metal heating unit with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to repoint a stone foundation by saving a crumbling mortared-rock wall.

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor shows how to fill gaps and make a space cozier and more energy-efficient.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares tips for loading and lifting a wheelbarrow and keeping the tires in top shape.