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Easy Salvage-Style Halloween Decorations
Assemble your own fright-worthy decorations out of salvage-yard and thrift-store finds—even the junk in your attic
How To Ghostbust Your Home and Deal With Paranormal Activity
Is your home haunted or just noisy? Here's everything you need to know about finding the right ghost buster to rid your home of its specters.
S33 E3: Work on the Addition Begins
Tom Silva and Mark McCullough open a hole in the old foundation. Richard Trethewey visits the local library to see the oldest existing flag in the country. Tom finds and repairs a rotted sill. Tom forms the new foundation out of ICFs.
S10 E3: Water Heater, Range Hood
Richard helps a homeowner replace a corroded fitting on his water heater. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom helps a homeowner install a vented range hood in her kitchen.
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
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
S10 E2: Shower Valve, Banister
Richard helps a homeowner repair her faulty shower valve. Tom helps a homeowner rebuild her wobbly stair banister.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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