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This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to establish borders around grassy areas using steel edging

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.

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?"

Learn how to add a new electrical outlet to your home from master electrician Allen Gallant in our step-by-step installation guide.

In this guide, This Old House contributor Christopher Beidel walks you through how to make your very own concrete planer.

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?"

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.

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.

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?"

The TOH crew takes on a new project: a modest 1872 Italianate Style remodel in Arlington, MA.

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?"

Kevin learns about ladder safety from expert John Drengenberg. The guys ask, "What is it?" Roger rebuilds a crumbling retaining wall using interlocking concrete blocks.