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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
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
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to hang a new energy efficient door
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
Master electrician Scott Caron shows the first phase of replacing an antiquated electrical system
How to Upgrade an Electrical Panel to 200-Amp Service
Master electrician Scott Caron installs a new panel to complete a service upgrade
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
Fixing a fractured foundation with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
How to Mow a Lawn Like a Pro
Perfect-cut lawn mowing tips from This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.
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
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
This Old House general contractor 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
S35 E21: Brick, Trim, and Tile
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.
S12 E21: Stem Valve, Dutchman
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?"
How to Split Firewood
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares a quick tip to make wood splitting easier
How to Choose Materials for a Stone Wall
Discovering the wide world of stones with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
When To Use Sealants on Threaded Plumbing Connections
Making watertight connections with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey
How to Repair a Shower Anti-Scald Pressure Balancer
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey solves the mystery of hot water from the cold-water faucet
How to Install an Entry Light
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor illuminates the key steps to lighting up an entryway.