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Drill/Driver 101: How To Use a Variable-Speed Trigger
Follow these pro tips on using a variable-speed trigger to better control your drilling and screw driving in your construction projects.
Drill/Driver 101: How to Use the Clutch for Efficient Work
Learn how to adjust the clutch on your drill/driver to get the proper torque for efficient drilling and perfect screw driving.
Drill/Driver 101: How to Use a Transmission Switch
Learn how to choose the right speed for properly sinking screws and drilling holes with drills and drivers in this video and guide.
Drill/Driver 101: How to Use a Keyless Chuck
Pro tips on properly positioning a bit in the head of a drill
Could You Be Allergic to Christmas?
Sneezing and congestion might not be the signs of a seasonal cold but rather a reaction to holiday decorations
How To Weatherproof and Protect Your Outdoor Decorations
Read our guide on weatherproofing your outdoor decorations to protect them from the elements and keep them in excellent condition.
What Really Happens in a House Fire
It only takes seconds for a small flame to become a life-threatening fire. This guide explains how a fire spreads in the first four minutes.
S34 E6: Exterior Improvements
A mason repoints the foundation. Norm and Tom repair the front porch. Kevin visits Community Rowing. Spray foam insulation begins in our balloon frame house.
S11 E6: Task Lights, Cable Rail
The guys visit NYC. Richard tours a scale model of the city. Kevin works with a local electrician to add task lighting to a dark kitchen. The guys play "What Is It" with Jimmy Fallon in Times Square. Roger visits a park built atop an old train line. Tom adds a cable railing system to a deck.
10 Uses for Wine Bottles
Spare yourself heavy recycling bins and repurpose wine bottles with these creative ideas for your home and garden.
S11 E5: Palm Trees, Combo Boiler
Roger plants several varieties of palm trees in a front yard. The guys ask "What Is It?" Kevin shares information on new light bulbs. Richard replaces an old heating system and hot water heater with a much smaller and more efficient single appliance.
S34 E5: Landscape Plans, Roof Deck
Kevin joins Cambridge locals biking to work. An architect presents a plan for the yard. Tom removes steps to the roof deck. Roger tackles the stump from the maple. Plumbers use pipe to dull sound.
Built-Ins That Make Entertaining Easier
Built-ins make entertaining easier, but where do you start? Learn more about different types of built-ins and get design ideas from experts.
How to Repair Plaster
Make damage to lath and plaster walls disappear for good using the right techniques and materials
Upgrades That Slash Energy Costs
Once drafty and underinsulated, a New England house gets a state-of-the-art efficiency makeover
Smart and Safe Storm Cleanup Tips for Your Home
Getting your home back into shape after storms may require more than a broom and a mop. Here's our best advice for managing the aftermath.
S11 E4: Sod, Wireless Thermostat
Roger helps a homeowner lay sod in his backyard. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom shares a tip about finding measurements without doing math. Richard installs a wireless thermostat to control a heating system.
S34 E4: Swedish Style
Tom works on the ceiling and fits a skylight. Kevin learns about our house's style in Fairfield. Norm shows the framing progress on the second floor. Richard arrives with ductwork.
A Bathroom Refresher for $265
Cottage-style wainscoting, custom mirror frames, and bargain-priced fixtures turn a builder's-basic bath into something special
S6 E4: Flood Prevention, Foundation Plants, Epoxy Repairs
Richard shows plumbing devices which prevent in-home floods. Roger replaces overgrown shrubs with "foundation plantings." The guys ask, "What is it?" Tom repairs a rotted windowsill using a two-part epoxy.
A Guide to Creating a Festive Farmhouse Dining Room
A farmhouse dining area can provide a charming, welcoming space. In this guide, we show you how to choose elements that evoke a homey feel.
Reinvent a Room by Painting the Ceiling With Color
Follow our tips for tapping the hidden-in-plain-sight potential of that fifth wall
A Kitchen With Period Flair, Plus a Layout That Works
Redoing a bad remodel creates a more functional space with a handsome look that fits a 1906 cottage
40 Best Pumpkin Carvings of Monsters and Villains
The best depictions of bad guys, and frightening and friendly ghouls from our annual Pumpkin Carving Contest
S11 E3: Mantel, Leaky Faucet
Tom builds a custom fireplace mantel for a homeowner. Roger shares some tips about garden edging. Richard helps a homeowner repair a leaking kitchen faucet.