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This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains how to choose and use various types of insulation in this video and guide.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva discusses some of the many options available for trimming out the interior of a room.

This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey demonstrates how to get the water flowing out again

This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows how to save water without replacing the toilet.

Norm Abram and Kevin O'Connor stop by one of LA's movie studios to find homeowner Kurt Albrecht at work. In the basement, Richard Trethewey reviews the heating and cooling systems being installed.

Check out our guide on fixing leaky siding and learn how to protect your home from costly water and structural damage.

Is your sheet vinyl floor damaged? Don't worry—there's a simple fix. Click here to learn how you can tackle this project on your own.

Kevin shows a few tricks and techniques for painting an interior wall. The guys ask: "What is it?" and Richard installs a water heater with an electronic valve that prevents floods due to water leaks.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows you how to fabricate custom-fit aluminum window flashing.

This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey reveals a quick, easy way to replace a damaged baseboard heater.

Crown molding can add a touch of elegance to any room, but inside corners can be tricky to cut. Read our guide to learn how to properly cut crown molding inside corners.

Have you recently moved to a new home with a refrigerator alcove that's just a touch too small? You can fix that. Learn more here.

This Old House goes Hollywood with the first ever renovation project in the Los Angeles area. The homeowners plan to renovate their 1933 Spanish Colonial Revival house while keeping its character.

Roger show deals with rainwater from gutters and downspouts. Richard talks about pliers. The guys ask: "What is it?" and Tom insulates an attic floor using fiberglass batts and blown-in insulation.

Installing a garage storage system is a practical and rewarding DIY project that can improve the functionality of your space.

Spot the leaks, gaps, and cold spots around your home with some simple pieces of equipment

In this guide and video, Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows us how to save a rotted wooden window with an epoxy compound.

In the last episode of the Auburndale project, we review the entire house and the entire team celebrates seven months of hard work with the traditional wrap party on the banks of Charles River.

Building your own laminate counter can add style to your kitchen without breaking the bank. Read how to complete this task in our step-by-step guide.

Learn how to maximize storage space in your walk-in closet using custom shelves, with This Old House's Tom Silva and Kevin O'Connor.

Tom Silva helps two homeowners complete the construction of their new backyard deck. Then, back in the workshop, Tom shows host Kevin O'Connor a few other types of hidden deck-fastening systems.