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Use Colorful Coleus To Perk Up Any Garden Corner
Learn how to grow and care for coleus plants. We've rounded up tips and ideas for using these colorful, hardy plants in your garden.
What you need to know to build a three-tiered side table
Follow our step-by-step guide to build a customizable three-tiered side table that doubles as storage and a unique piece of home decor.
How To Build a Fold-Down Murphy Bar
Upgrade your outdoor space with a fold-down Murphy bar. Our guide shows you how to build a space-saving bar that blends with your decor.
S11 E24: Surge Protectors, Cutting Stone
Scott Caron installs several types of surge protection. The guys ask "What Is It?" Roger demonstrates how to cut and shape stones for hardscaping projects.
S34 E24: Tiling, Floor Stains
An installer lays new tile. A mason parges the top of the brick chimney. The flooring is stained. Norm meets the carpenter who restored Daryl Hall’s estate. A mud job forms the bed for hearth tiles.
How to Build a Durable Backyard Retreat
Composite decking is a beautiful, high performance, and environmentally-friendly way to create the outdoor oasis you've always wanted
Create a Farmhouse-Fresh Breakfast Nook
Explore how simple furnishings and soft blues and grays with butter-yellow accents infuse a small kitchen space with cheerful charm.
Photoshop Redo: Cottage Style for a Boxy Cape
An over-the-entry addition and decorative millwork add style to a plain facade—and space upstairs
S5 E23: Bathroom Radiator, Hand Planes, Crabgrass
Richard helps a homeowner install a new bathroom radiator and towel warmer. Tom shows Kevin how to use hand planes to shape wood. Roger helps a homeowner remove crabgrass from his lawn and prevent it from returning.
S11 E23: Ladders, AntiScald Shower
Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor demonstrate how to use all types of ladders safely. Richard Trethewey replaces a three-handle shower valve with a single-handle anti-scald valve.
S34 E23: Shiplap Walls, Finished Yard
Norm meets a shipwright. Tom puts up barn boards. Kevin sees the finished patio and plantings as well as a house designed for ALS. Hearth tiles are laid. Tom builds a mantel from reclaimed oak.
S11 E22: Melted Vinyl Siding, Energy Audit
Tom Silva helps a homeowner solve the mystery of her melted vinyl siding. The guys ask "What Is It?" Kevin and a specialist perform a whole-house energy audit.
S34 E22: Rustic Plaster, Advanced Septic
Insulation and drywall go up at the cottage. Richard gets a look at septic innovation. Norm brings out the decorative timbers and he and Tom fabricate the final joint and install the pieces.
13 Thrifty Ways to Give Your House Vintage Charm
With a few inexpensive materials and a lot of gumption, you can add character to every room without laying waste to your wallet
A Cozy Kitchen With More Light, More Function
An open-plan makeover of its cook space preserves a small house's friendly proportions
S11 E21: Heat Pump, LEDs, Houseplants
Richard and Kevin install a ductless heat pump to heat and cool a room. The guys ask "What Is It?" Scott demonstrates new technologies and applications for LED lighting. Roger shows how to select the best houseplants for different situations.
S34 E21: Standing-Seam Roof, Lighting Rods
Kevin and Roger explore the Essex clamming scene. Richard talks rough plumbing and ductwork progress. Radiant floor panels, a lightning rod, and a metal roof are fitted. Roger makes a bluestone patio.
How To Care for Espaliered Trees
Learn how to plant and maintain espaliered trees and shrubs, an elegant small-space solution for any yard.
39 Crown Molding Design Ideas
Steal these ceiling trim ideas to add more style to your rooms.
S11 E20: Insulating Ducts, Washer/Dryer Maintenance
Richard learns how corn is harvested and stored and helps a homeowner seal and insulate his ductwork. Roger shares advice on proper pruning. The guys ask "What Is It?" Kevin shows how to maintain clothes washers & dryers.
S34 E20: Cottage Style
Tom and Kevin pick window trim. Richard brings Kevin up to speed on the geothermal installation, and two 350-foot deep wells are drilled. Dynamite is used to make space for the pipe.
Comprehensive Guide To Building a Window Cornice
In this guide, we walk you through step-by-step instructions on how to build a new window cornice for your home.
Home Bloggers' Crafty Ways to Save
This Old House's favorite home bloggers share clever DIY projects that deliver maximum style, comfort, and convenience on a minimal budget
How to Hire a Contractor
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains what to look for when hiring a pro for your remodel.
S11 E19: Orchids, Kitchen Cabinet
Roger visits a tropical botanic garden to learn how to care for orchids as houseplants. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom helps a homeowner purchase and install a kitchen wall cabinet.