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S35 E13: Getting to Level
Tom shows Kevin the new floor plan and levels out the existing concrete floor. Roger and the homeowner discuss options for the front yard. Tom and Norm install the new window the Silva way.
S12 E13: Zoning, Desert Garden
Roger learns about "waffle gardening," a method of growing vegetables in an arid climate. Richard adds motorized zone dampers to a forced-air heating & cooling system. Tom shows an easy way to bisect angles. The guys ask "What Is It?"
Clever Ways to Reuse Your Kitchen Trash
Put materials from around the kitchen to work instead of throwing them away with these brilliant ideas
How To Start Plant and Vegetable Seeds
Learn how to start plants and vegetables from seeds. From indoor prep to outdoor planting, you can grow a thriving garden from scratch.
Sensational Backyard Sheds
Create a backyard refuge of your own with inspiration from our favorite outbuildings and sheds
Home Decor Ideas: 11 Easy DIY Tips From the Professionals
Check out these 11 home decor ideas from the pros that won’t break the bank.
How To Keep a Lawn and Garden Beds Separate With Borders
Are you searching for a long-term way to keep your lawn away from your garden beds? Learn expert tips and tricks here.
S35 E12: Quest for a Dry Basement
Tom frames the new roof. A Mason shows Kevin the failing brick foundation Roger meets a landscape architect to see an Italianate Garden. Norm helps Tom prepare for the new mudroom entrance.
S12 E12: Humidifier, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide
Richard installs a whole-house humidifier. Kevin and electrician Scott Caron install hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Tom shows how to remove stripped screws. The guys ask "What Is It?"
A Smarter and Airier Bath
Tweaking the sink and toilet locations gives a small bath a more spacious feel
How To Add an Electrical Outlet
Learn how to add a new electrical outlet to your home from master electrician Allen Gallant in our step-by-step installation guide.
Same Kitchen Space, More Storage
New cabinets and a smart layout take this vintage space into the 21st century
A Cottage-Style Bath for $336
Board-and-batten wainscoting and a vanity refresher give a builder-grade bath a fresh new look
How to Make a Concrete Planter That Fits Your Needs
In this guide, This Old House contributor Christopher Beidel walks you through how to make your very own concrete planer.
Norm Abram's Best Tricks of the Trade III
TOH assembles even more pro wisdom from master carpenter Norm Abram's archive
S12 E11: Crown Molding, Post
Tom installs crown molding. Roger replaces a rotted fence post. Kevin explains the difference between cement, concrete, and mortar. The guys ask "What Is It?"
S35 E11: Concrete Jungle
Tom does more demolition, and the new foundation is ready. Kevin and Mark level the floor and pour a concrete curb. Tom and Kevin make a breathtaking discovery.
Salvaging and Using Wood Pallets for Your Next Project
Looking for a cost-effective and sustainable DIY project? Follow our tips on how to find, prep, and use wood pallets for upcycling.
S35 E10: Old House Discoveries
Richard investigates an Arlington Heights landmark. Tom shows Kevin the results of demolition. At Victoria Mansion, Norm sees how carpenters restore and preserve. Roger relocates a rhododendron.
S12 E10: Irrigation, Heat Pump
Roger installs an irrigation system designed to work in a desert climate. Richard installs a new style of heat-pump water heater. Tom shares a viewer tip about re-using an old garden hose reel. The guys ask "What Is It?"
Is Wall-to-Wall Carpeting Making a Comeback?
Wall-to-wall carpeting is slowly making its way back into homes across America. Before you join the growing trend, here’s how to figure out whether this will be a good flooring option for you.
Photoshop Redo: Retro Ranch Gets Reworked
A more interesting roofline and an upgraded entry improve the profile of a 1970s raised ranch
S35 E9: A New Project
The TOH crew takes on a new project: a modest 1872 Italianate Style remodel in Arlington, MA.
Finding and Restoring Hidden Plaster Details
In an act of upside-down residential archaeology, the This Old House TV crew reveals—and rebuilds—historical plaster details entombed above a false ceiling
S12 E9: Routers, Frozen AC
Tom demonstrates many uses for a router. Richard replaces an air conditioning unit that freezes when it runs. And the guys ask "What Is It?"