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S12 E4: Front Door, Container Garden

Tom helps a homeowner install a new, pre-hung front door. Richard discusses an important water heater safety device. Roger shows how to use big containers for screening and shading in a backyard. The guys ask "What Is It?"
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S35 E3: Getting to Work

Norm sees the progress on the framing. The Point Pleasant house is up on cribbing. Richard hears learns that wooden piles are best for new construction. Richard sees the reopening of Mueller's Bakery.
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S12 E3: No Hands Faucet, Drain

Richard replaces a leaking kitchen faucet with a new hands-free model. Kevin explains rechargeable batteries. Roger installs a channel drain in a driveway to divert rainwater. The guys ask "What Is It?"
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7 Charming DIY Home Change-Ups on The Cheap

From a sweet window seat to a vintage-look kitchen to a playful kids' hideaway, these DIY projects give high-end redos a run for the money
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10 Creative Uses for Bricks

You can repurpose leftover bricks into functional and decorative elements for your home with these 10 inventive ideas.
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How To Avoid Chimney Cleaner Scams and Keep Your Wallet Safe

This guide explains how to avoid falling victim to chimney cleaning con artists and recognize legitimate, trustworthy chimney sweeps.
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35 Super-Fast Fixes and Easy Upgrades

We've got tips to help you spiff up the spots visitors are most likely to focus on, from the front stoop to the dining table
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How to Make a Magnolia Leaf Garland

Add holiday spirit to your home with a DIY garland made of magnolia leaves and juniper.
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How To Install Concealed Cabinet Hinges: A Step-by-Step Guide

Easily upgrade your cabinets with these adjustable, concealed cabinet hinges. We walk you through the process, step by step.
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Everything You Need to Know to Build a Coffered Ceiling

Apply basic carpentry techniques to primed boards and molding to add an elegant touch to any room. We walk through step-by-step instructions.
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How To Upholster a Headboard

Add some flair to your bedroom by making your own headboard. Our guide walks you through the process with easy steps and tips along the way.
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S35 E2: Drastic Measures

The crew meets with homeowners in New Jersey to check on their status. Norm meets a structural engineer who explains a FEMA A zone versus a V zone.
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S12 E2: Chili Peppers, Flange

Roger builds a garden bed for chile pepper plants in New Mexico. Richard repairs a leaky toilet with a worn out flange. And the guys ask "What Is It?"
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19 No-Carve Ways to Decorate Pumpkins

Create spooky, funny, or off-the-wall Halloween pumpkin decorations without the danger that comes with sharp cutting tools
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Save This Old House: Historic Missouri Farmhouse Facing the Wrecking Ball!

This 19th-century farmhouse in the heartland is the oldest house in Maplewood, Missouri, but it's up against an imminent demolition deadline
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S35 E1: Jersey Shore After the Storm

Months after Superstorm Sandy mowed over the Jersey Shore, 3 homeowners vow to rebuild.
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S12 E1: Bulkhead, Recirc Pumps

Kevin teaches the guys how to use Twitter. Tom replaces an old, rusted bulkhead door. Richard discusses several ways to get hot water without waiting. The guys ask "What Is It?"
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56 Essential Survival Skills for Homeowners

Prep now for common household disasters you may (unfortunately) encounter
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Photoshop Redo: Bringing Back a Dutch Colonial's Charm

Traditional siding and a gracious porch restore curb appeal to a 1930s house
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Life After Sandy: Memories of the Jersey Shore

TOH host Kevin O'Connor and his Dad, Dave, talk about their family summers on the Jersey Shore. See more post-Sandy stories as TOH TV premieres its Jersey Shore Rebuilds series on October 3 on PBS
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Life After Sandy: Sam Hammer Surf Lesson

New Jersey surf legend Sam Hammer gives TOH host Kevin O'Connor a quick "dry" surfing lesson. See more post-Sandy stories as TOH TV premieres its Jersey Shore Rebuilds series on October 3 on PBS
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Farmhouse Addition: What's Old is New Again

A 19th-century farmhouse's side addition makes room for a spacious kitchen and a more open floor plan—while evoking the home's original shape
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Stencil On a Wallpaper Look

Get an allover pattern for less than the cost of a single roll of wall covering. It's easier than you'd think
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Life After Sandy: Sand Screening

How one company is screening 12,000 cubic yards of sand to make the Jersey Shore safe for beachgoers again. See more post-Sandy stories as TOH TV premieres its Jersey Shore Rebuilds series on October 3 on PBS
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Life After Sandy: Ernie Johnson

Third-generation house lifting contractor Ernie Johnson and his crew are elevating up to eight Jersey Shore houses a week. See more post-Sandy stories as TOH TV premieres its Jersey Shore Rebuilds series on October 3 on PBS