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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.
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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.
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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.
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The 13 Most Fragrant Plants for Your Garden

Enhance the fragrance factor of your outdoor space with these irresistibly sweet-smelling flowers, herbs, and shrubs.
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Your Guide to the Coastal Grandmother Aesthetic

Nail the latest design trend taking TikTok and Instagram by storm with our guide to recreating Coastal Grandmother chic in your home.
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Build Your Own Baseball Bat Display Case

General contractor Tom Silva shows us how to turn a basic home-built box into a baseball bat display case worthy of any commemorative or championship bat.
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Understanding Air Flow in Your House

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and home technology expert Ross Trethewey explain everything you need to know about balancing airflow within a home.
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S43 E33: Old House New Supports

The old joists in the house are replaced, and tile selections are made. The old porch is tied into the new framing, and inside, steel I-beams support the open floor plan with no partitions. Finally, roof trusses are installed.
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S20 E33: Celebrating Fathers as Mentors

In this episode, the Ask This Old House team members talk about their fathers as mentors. Then, Richard and Ross Trethewey explain airflow in buildings, and Tom Silva finishes a baseball bat display case.
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Best Products for Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels

Want to get a jump on the remodel of your worn-out kitchen or dated bath? Check out our picks for the best of what’s new, all designed to enhance how we want to live now.
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Before and After: Creating an Outdoor Relaxation Zone

See how this couple transformed their neglected backyard into an inviting destination with designated activity areas and low-maintenance finishes.
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Creative Groundcover Combinations

Why settle for a one-note planting when there’s so much variety to try? Here’s how to weave a tapestry of low-growing perennials that will beautify your yard.
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All About Brick Pavers

Durable and low maintenance with timeless good looks, these clay blocks may be a smart choice for your next hardscaping project.
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Tour This Renovated 220-Year-Old Farmhouse

With a wraparound porch and oversize windows that frame the views, an updated rear addition embraces its pastoral setting—and readies a well-loved, almost 220-year-old farmhouse for another century of family life
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How To Design a Kitchen Garden

Get inspired with some fresh kitchen garden ideas from Nicole Burke, founder of Rooted Garden, in our detailed kitchen garden guide.
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These Plants Will Keep Rabbits Out Of Your Garden

Harvesting your garden is the bountiful payoff for all of that hard work. But if the area you live in is home to many greenery-munching rabbits, you may want to rethink what you’ve planted. Here are some common plants and flowers that repel rabbits, almost guaranteeing you’ll have one less pest to deal with this year.
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How To Get Smoke Smell Out of Your House and Off of Furniture

Whether it’s from a fire in the home or a wildfire nearby, put that scary memory behind you with this guide on how to get rid of smoke odors.
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How To Build a Safe and Fun DIY Rock Climbing Wall

Looking for a fun home project? Thrill your loved ones with this easy-to-build, fully customizable rock climbing wall suitable for all ages.
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What is a Junction Box & How to Install One 

A junction box provides a code-approved place to house wire connections, whether for outlets, switches, or splices. Here's how to install one.
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Rebuilding a Family Home in Saratoga Springs

A young couple rebuild their longtime family home, a circa 1864 Dutch Colonial, with future generations in mind.
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Exterior Upgrades on a Colonial Revival Cottage

With an upgraded entry, revised rooflines, and a sophisticated tone-on-tone color scheme, architect Jeff Troyer smooths out the awkward angles on a Colonial Revival cottage.
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Before and After: Future-Proofing Your Bathroom Design

A thoughtful remodel creates a safe, stylish space that will allow a designer’s parents to age in place comfortably.
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Past Meets Present: Inside Season 43’s Concord Country Cape Project

An 1880 Cape gets a 21st-century update, providing the perfect balance of antique charm and contemporary style for a growing family.
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Carpentry Q&A with Nathan Gilbert and Chris Ermides (June 10, 2022 at 1:00 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.
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The 8 Best Soft Mattresses in 2023, According to Sleep Experts

If your mattress preferences err on the soft side, we’re here to help you to embrace your love of cloud-like comfort. Read on to learn about the 8 best soft mattresses chosen by our team, with help from the sleep experts at Mattress Advisor.