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Get an early look at the new TOH project in Barrington, Rhode Island. Then tune in for the TV premiere on PBS on January 26 or watch full episodes here

Tom Silva restores the c. 1720 front door. The marble island top arrives. Richard Trethewey shows a zone damper system. Tom makes sliding "barn" doors for the pantry. Mark McCullough installs the brick hearth.

Tom helps a homeowner install a solid oak front door. The guys ask "What Is It?" Roger shares several tips for driving rebar into the ground.

Tom explains how ice dams form and how to prevent them. He then works with an insulation contractor to apply spray foam insulation in an attic. The guys ask "What Is It?" Richard shares a tip about connecting gutter downspouts. Roger plants two trees on a busy city street.

Roger Cook creates a winding brick path. Richard Trethewey looks at the zero-clearance gas fireplace. Norm Abram makes wainscoting out of old sheathing boards. Oak floor boards go down.

Richard installs a battery back-up sump pump. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom fixes a rusty metal railing on a set of front steps. Kevin shares a tip about how to store a wheelbarrow.

Tom Silva and Norm Abram install massive decorative timbers. Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O’Connor the mounting pad for the A/C condensers. Norm visits the Parson Capen House. Tom uses a new hidden deck fastening system. Homeowner Joe Titlow installs a new shed.

This guide and video show how to veneer a wall with stone, including advice for selecting the right stone, maintenance tips, and more.

Learn how landscapers make beautiful, long-lasting steps from giant stone slabs with This Old House's Roger Cook and a licensed stonemason.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares his secrets for readying a raised garden bed for the winter.

Watch as This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows how to cut threads for a new radiator air vent.

Peeling paint can stem from incompatible paints, moisture, or poor surface preparation. Learn how to fix peeling paint in this guide.

In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows the correct way to move shrubs to a temporary location.

In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor discuss best practices for keeping a lawn lush and green

Vinyl flooring is a simple and affordable way to update your home. Here's how to install it using precise measurements and some patience.

In this step-by-step video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows a sure-fire way to prevent water damage from a leaking washing machine

In this video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey describes how an in-home sprinkler system works.

In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and landscape architect Tom Wirth give planting tips for concealing unsightly utility boxes

In this step-by-step video and guide, learn the best way to install crown molding to the joint between wall and ceiling..