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How To Properly Vent a Bathroom
Install a proper ventilation system in your bathroom to reduce moisture and mold. Follow this guide to learn how.
Backyard Remodel: Living Large in a Small Yard
Have a small backyard but big dreams for it? Check out these seven strategies for turning a not-so-big yard into a beautiful escape.
S32 E26: So Long To Silver Lake
Work on the Los Angeles project wraps up with the finishing touches both outside and in. We reveal the space and landscaping. The family congratulates everyone on a job well done.
How To Drill Drainage Holes in Planters
Follow our step-by-step guide for drilling perfect drainage holes in planters to maintain healthy plants and prevent water damage.
S9 E26: Yard Cleanup, Thermostats, Carpet Tiles
Roger and Kevin do some yard clean-up using rakes, blowers and lawn vacuums. Richard shows how HVAC thermostat technology has evolved over the years. Tom installs carpet tiles over a concrete floor.
How to Upgrade Your Cubicle (and Your Career)
Show the boss you're management material with an executive upgrade to your drab workspace
S32 E25: More Spanish Style
A new custom garage door blends with the period of the house. The front gates are installed. Kevin shows the front yard, hardware and light fixtures, then visits a spectacular Spanish style house.
Home Inspection Nightmares XXIII
Blocked breaker boxes, trapped animals, and a new take on the "home theater." Check out the latest wild discoveries made by house inspectors, courtesy of the ASHI Reporter
A Decade to the Perfect Family Farmhouse
The walls were packed with acorns and mummified squirrels, and raccoons were living in the barn. Still, one undeterred couple set out to turn this centuries-old farm into the ultimate family nest
S9 E25: Vinyl Floor Demo, Salvage Yard, Plumbing Vent
Tom removes a vinyl kitchen floor. Kevin tours an architectural salvage yard for vintage house parts. The guys ask: "What is it?" and Richard eliminates a gurgling sound coming from bathroom plumbing.
All About Vinyl Flooring
Durable and easy to maintain, this practical, affordable floor covering is continually improving in looks and performance
S32 E24: Spanish Plaster, Soapstone, and a Star
Kitchen cabinets, soapstone countertops, an archway and a coved ceiling are installed. Richard helps with a pedestal sink. The Juliette balcony and decorative iron balustrade are installed.
10 Hard-Working Rooms That Make Life Easier
Packed with clever built-ins and space-maximizing storage, these high-functioning rooms offer great ideas for streamlining your home.
How To Build a Cocktail Hutch
Learn how to turn a plain pine cabinet into a sophisticated vertical bar by adding crown molding and custom rack assemblies.
How To Build a Classic Storage Chest
You can use a classic storage chest for many items, from clothes and books to art materials. Learn how to build one in this guide.
How To Build a Storage Cocktail Hutch With Simple to Follow Steps
From our new Hammer It Out series, this tall and slender cabinet provides a handy and attractive place to store barware and display spirits.
How to Build a Home Bar
From our Hammer It Out series: Create a stately and sophisticated gathering place for mixing and serving drinks
S9 E24: Storage Cabinet, Flood Protection
Tom and Kevin build a tool storage cabinet, perfect for any basement or garage. The guys ask "What is it?" Kevin and a damage prevention specialist protect a house from catastrophic floods.
How To Build a Storage Chest
Mark Powers and Douglas Adams show how to combine oak lumber with wood dowels to create a modern take on Shaker-style storage.
How to Install a Green Roof
Cut energy bills and reduce the strain on the environment with a roof covered in sedums
25 DIY Fundamentals
The experts at This Old House share their top tips and techniques for keeping up your home without having to call in the pros.
S32 E23: Kevin Goes Hollywood
The 1930s floors are matched with red oak and walnut. The new back terrace, with corbels and tile, is constructed. We see attractive low water plants. Kevin gets a close look at the Hollywood sign.
S9 E23: Splitting Logs, Paintbrushes, Basement Sink Pump
Roger shows methods and tools for splitting firewood. The guys ask: "What is it?" and Richard hooks a basement sink to a sewer drain with an electric pump. We choose, use, and care for paintbrushes.
How To Rag Roll Paint for an Old-World Look
Rag rolling paint can add texture, depth, and an old-world character to your walls. Learn all about rag-rolling techniques in this guide.
Remaking Vintage Details
By re-creating beloved touches in their Spanish Colonial Revival for a new addition, the owners of the Los Angeles TOH TV project are respecting the past while building a future