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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
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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.
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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.
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How to Install a Storm Door

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to hang a new energy efficient door
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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.
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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.
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How to Plant a Butterfly Garden

Attracting butterflies with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
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How to Upgrade an Electric Meter to 200-Amp Service

Master electrician Scott Caron shows the first phase of replacing an antiquated electrical system
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How to Upgrade an Electrical Panel to 200-Amp Service

Master electrician Scott Caron installs a new panel to complete a service upgrade
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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.
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How to Repair a Crack in a Concrete Foundation

Fixing a fractured foundation with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
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How to Mow a Lawn Like a Pro

Perfect-cut lawn mowing tips from This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.
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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
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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
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How to Prevent Ice Dams

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to super-insulate an attic
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How to Plant a City Street Tree

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook brings a bit of green to the concrete jungle
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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.
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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
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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.
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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?"
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How to Split Firewood

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares a quick tip to make wood splitting easier
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How to Choose Materials for a Stone Wall

Discovering the wide world of stones with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
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When To Use Sealants on Threaded Plumbing Connections

Making watertight connections with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey
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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
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How to Install an Entry Light

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor illuminates the key steps to lighting up an entryway.