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S10 E16: Fence Stain, Window Box
Kevin works with painter Mauro Henrique to stain a cedar fence. Tom helps a homeowner install window boxes and Roger helps plant them.
S33 E16: Final Reveal
Roger and Jenn install plants. Roger and Tom install reproduction metalwork. Kathy Marshall and Becky Titlow see the kitchen. Joe Titlow shows Norm his garage workshop. Andrew Terrat shows Kevin the new additions. The wrap party begins.
Photoshop Redo: Buffing Up a Neo-Colonial
A new porch gives purpose and proportion to lanky columns, while new colors boost style
Home Inspection Nightmares XXVI
Moss, mold, and dead mice—plus more gruesome discoveries made by house inspectors, courtesy of the ASHI Reporter
Norm Abram's Best Tricks of the Trade II
TOH compiled more of master carpenter Norm Abram's best how-to tips for stress-free projects
S10 E15: Panel Upgrade, Butterfly Garden
Scott works with a homeowner to upgrade his electrical service from 100 to 200 amps. Roger visits a garden designed to attract butterflies.
S33 E15: Final Touches
Roger Cook lays the driveway finish. Allen Gallant installs LED lights. Tom Silva shows the new garage door. Richard Trethewey shows the latest water heaters. Susan Arnold reveals the family room and kitchen lighting plans.
Sneak Peek: The Barrington House
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
15 Creative and Helpful Uses For Vodka Around the Home
If you've stumbled upon a bottle of spirits that's not fit for a mixed drink, reuse it as a handy household solution
S33 E14: Doors and Tabletops
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.
S10 E14: Front Door, Rebar
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.
How to Get Rid of Ice Dams
Ice dams can wreck your gutters and roofing and cause interior water damage. Learn how to stop and prevent ice dams from our experts.
S10 E13: Ice Dams, City Trees
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.
S33 E13: On the Right Path
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.
Efficient Lighting Lessons From TOH TV
At the TOH TV Bedford project house, experts helped the homeowners navigate new bulb and fixture options. What they learned can help you, too.
Refinishing Your Basement: A Comprehensive Guide
Planning to refinish your basement? This in-depth guide has everything you need to know to get the job done right.
S10 E12: Sump Pump, Rusty Railing
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.
S33 E12: A Major Milestone
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.
Create a Shaker-Style Kitchen
Historically influenced furnishings and handcrafted accents conceal the thoroughly modern amenities of this cooking-and-eating area
How To Build a Hairpin-Leg Coffee Table in Simple to Follow Steps
This DIY project blends rustic wood with industrial metal. Follow these steps to build your own hairpin-leg coffee table.
How To Veneer a Wall With Stone in 7 Simple to Follow Steps
This guide and video show how to veneer a wall with stone, including advice for selecting the right stone, maintenance tips, and more.
Everything You Need to Know to Set Stone Slabs Perfectly
Learn how landscapers make beautiful, long-lasting steps from giant stone slabs with This Old House's Roger Cook and a licensed stonemason.
How To Winterize Raised Beds
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares his secrets for readying a raised garden bed for the winter.
How To Repair Radiator Air-Vent Threads in 5 Simple Steps
Watch as This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows how to cut threads for a new radiator air vent.
How To Fix a Hole in Lath and Plaster Walls
Here are two ways approach your lath and plaster repair whether you have a damaged wall or if you need to patch a hole.