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The 5 Best Dusters (2024 Review)
From underneath appliances to between blinds, dusting is an important part of maintaining a clean and healthy home. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best dusters on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you and your home. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
Best Under-Bed Storage Containers of 2023
Under-bed containers allow you to store shoes and other items discretely and conveniently. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best under-bed storage containers on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various department stores, home improvement stores, and online retailers like Amazon.
The 5 Best Bidets (2024 Review)
A bidet is an alternative to toilet paper that cleans your bottom after using the bathroom. This review examines the best bidets available.
5 Tool Storage Ideas of 2024
Without a way to store your tools, they will clutter your garage’s floors, counters, and worktops. To learn more about how to keep your workspace organized, read our review on the best tool storage ideas below.
Best Washing Machine Cleaners (2024 Review)
The best washing machine cleaners in 2024 are the Lemi Shine Washing Machine Cleaner, Active Washing Machine Cleaner, and Plink Washer Cleaner
S43 E35: Amped Up
This week, the house has undergone a dramatic transformation. The electrical and HVAC service is upgraded, and an old window gets new life. Then, host Kevin O’Connor is taught welding, and the house is ready for insulation.
S20 E35: Crown Molding, Future of Solar
In this episode, Heath Eastman shares why he became an electrician, and Mauro Henrique shows a trick for applying caulk in gaps. Then, Tom Silva demonstrates how to install crown molding around corner angles, and Ross Trethewey explains the future of solar at MIT.
The 10 Best Luxury Mattresses of 2023, According to Expert Testers
Finding one of the best luxury mattresses can be transformational for your sleep, or for your home’s ability to market itself as a luxe Airbnb rental. Before making a luxury purchase, due diligence is all the more important. We’ve explained what we like and dislike about ten luxury mattresses to help you achieve a lavish bedroom upgrade.
How Kevin O’Connor Became Host of Ask This Old House
Host Kevin O’Connor explains how he landed one of the most important jobs on the staff—without even trying.
How to Move a Light Fixture
Master electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner with an askew light fixture, centering it over their dining room table.
How To Patch a Hole in a Textured Ceiling
After some electrical work, This Old House paint expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner patch a hole left in a textured ceiling.
How To Draw an Ellipse With String
This simple technique uses little more than a piece of string and some nails to create accurate and decorative ellipses in your designs.
Insiders Go Behind the Scenes at 2022 Saratoga Springs Wrap Party
This past summer, a select group of Insiders attended the Saratoga Springs Legacy Restored Project House wrap party to learn more about what happens on set.
S20 E34: Light Fixture, Finish Nailers
In this episode, Kevin O’Connor shares how he became the host of Ask This Old House, and Tom Silva shows a trick for drawing a perfect ellipse. Heath Eastman moves a light fixture, and Mauro Henrique patches the ceiling. Then, Nathan explains the basics of finish nailers.
S43 E34: Neighbors on Ice
In the house, coffered ceilings hide plumbing pipes, while a central staircase is constructed. A drain plain is created for the porch, and a diffusion vent is installed on the roof. The crew ends the day on the ice.
How To Build a DIY Deck Lounger
House One editor and DIY expert Jenn Largesse shows how to build a weatherproof lounge chair from composite deck boards.
Cordless Finish Nailers: The Ultimate Guide
Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert has the lowdown on choosing and using the right cordless finish nailer to best suit your needs.
Safety Tips for Home DIY Projects
Doing it yourself should also mean doing it safely. But for folks without a lot of construction experience, knowing how to keep safe while still making progress on a home renovation or repair can be one of the most challenging aspects of the job. Keep these simple precautions in mind while tackling your own projects to increase the odds of staying safe and finishing the project.
Safety Tips for Home DIY Projects
Doing it yourself should also mean doing it safely. But for folks without a lot of construction experience, knowing how to keep safe while still making progress on a home renovation or repair can be one of the most challenging aspects of the job. Keep these simple precautions in mind while tackling your own projects to increase the odds of staying safe and finishing the project.
Take a 3D Tour of the West Roxbury House
Step inside—virtually—into This Old House Season 43’s West Roxbury project house. This 1894 Victorian in West Roxbury, MA, was the first one-family erected in the new subdivision. See how the crew brought it to modern lifestyle standards while preserving its historic beauty.
Insider-Exclusive Masonry Q&A with Mark McCullough (June 30, 2022 at 1 PM ET)
In order to view these Q&As, you must have access to YouTube or belong to our private Facebook group just for Insiders. You will need to provide your member ID or account email in order to be accepted into the Facebook group.
How To Care for Ornamental Grass
Wondering how to care for ornamental grasses? This guide covers expert care tips, how to find the right type for your climate, and more.
How To Make Your Fence Wildlife-Friendly
Learn how to create fencing that meets all your privacy and safety needs while protecting the local flora and fauna.
The Right Way To Clean a Flat-Screen TV Without Damaging it
If you see more smudges than show, your TV probably needs a good wipe-down. We explain a better way to clean your screen without damaging it.