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Jack-o'-Lanterns With Famous Faces

These legendary-looking gourds feature meticulous portraits of some of your favorite celebs and fictional characters. All carvings from TOH Pumpkin Carving Contests of years past
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A Dated Bath Gets a Timeless Update

A faded pink bath became a well-organized space with period touches and oceans of blue and white tile
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S10 E2: Shower Valve, Banister

Richard helps a homeowner repair her faulty shower valve. Tom helps a homeowner rebuild her wobbly stair banister.
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S33 E2: And the Work Begins

Roger Cook saves plants from the yard for future use. Roger clears overgrowth that’s in the way of the addition while Kevin and master carpenter Norm Abram begin demo. Roger sets up a drain and sump pump to deal with water in the excavated hole. Mason Mark McCullough demos the chimney.
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Surprising Sources of Radiation in Household Items

Many of us are unknowingly exposed to radioactive things everyday, here are 9 household materials and products that could be emitting low levels of radiation.
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Spooky Halloween Home Decor

Get into the spirit of the season with 19 truly terrifying decorations that'll make your Halloween haunt the scariest on the block
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S10 E1: Moving Trees, Hooking Up a Washer

Roger and arborist Matt Foti help a homeowner transplant two trees. The guys ask, "What is it?" Richard helps a homeowner hook-up the plumbing to her washing machine.
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S33 E1: Welcome to the Bedford Project

In this episode: TOH TV takes on the renovation of one of its oldest houses to date, a 1720 Georgian home listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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12 Fall Fix-Ups That Pay You Back

Address these minor problems and maintenance tasks to prepare your home for the winter, save money, and maybe add a little value.
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How To Create Paint-Spattered Furniture for Your Home

Read our guide to learn how to use the fun art of paint-spattering to revive tired, old furniture and give it a fresh look.
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Home Inspection Nightmares XXV

Icicles in the basement, bats in the drain, and vines up the chimney—more wacky discoveries made by house inspectors, courtesy of the ASHI Reporter
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How to Use a Ladder Safely

The last thing you want to be thinking about when you're standing on a ladder is falling off it. Here, six ladder safety tips for staying steady
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Making a Rundown House Liveable in Just 6 Months

The house had no heat or running water. But this turreted Queen Anne caught the eye of a young couple with a gutsy plan to revive it.
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Creating a Kitchen for the Modern-Day Homesteader

Food storage and prep areas are paired with modern amenities in this renovation to create a space that streamlines cooking from scratch.
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Sneak Peek: The Bedford House

The TOH crew takes on a 1720 Georgian home listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Leaf Blower Reviews and Ratings

Looking for the best leaf blower? Gas, electric, backpack, or cordless? The pros at TOH offer their top leaf blower reviews to help you decide which is the best for you.
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All About Kitchen Faucets

For a quick and easy upgrade in a house's most popular room, nothing makes a bigger impact with less sweat and expense than replacing an outdated faucet
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Create a Stylish Salvage Kitchen

Vintage treasures enjoy a second life in this charming eating and prep area. Here's how to approximate the look in your home
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The Best Projects From This Old House TV

Get a sneak peek at the new book out from TOH host Kevin O'Connor, containing hundreds of never-before-seen photos of his favorite house projects
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28 Thrifty and Creative Ways to Customize Your Kitchen

See how painted cabinets, stylish task lighting, vintage fixtures, and clever storage ideas can upgrade your kitchen for less.
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Uncovering the True Age of a Historic House

It took the sharp eyes of Tom Silva—and a crack duo of architectural-history detectives—to uncover the clues that revealed the true heritage of the TOH TV Bedford project
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How To Create a Pickled Finish on Wood

A rag and a bit of primer can give plain wood the whitewashed look of driftwood. Our guide breaks down the steps to achieve a pickled finish.
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Photoshop Redo: Sprucing Up a Basic Split-Level

A bold new approach to the garage and a clever trim treatment boost character
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Using Rain Gardens To Keep Waterways Pollution-Free

In our guide, we'll explain how you can create a rain garden to protect your waterways and the environment.
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How to Outfit Your Home to Help Your Kids' Study Habits

Create homework areas for your kids that'll encourage focus and organization, while helping improve grades