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Tool Lab | Basic Electrical Tools
Master electrician Heath Eastman walks us through his favorite electrical hand tools that all DIYers should own.
How to Paint a Straight Edge Without Tape
Paint expert Mauro Henrique shows host Kevin O’Connor how he paints a straight edge when tape just isn’t an option.
S20 E32: Electrical Tools, Energy Audit
Watch as Heath demonstrates using common electrical tools. Later, Ross conducts an in-depth home energy assessment, and Mauro shares one of his favorite painting tips.
S43 E32: Up and Away
In this episode, the team follows up with the restoration of a schoolhouse in Dracut, MA. Back in Saratoga, the homeowners select cabinets at a kitchen showroom. Then, the crew treats mold and mildew found in the home, and Kevin O’Connor takes a hot air balloon ride.
Before and After: Black and White Tile Ideas For Every Bathroom
We love that the classic color combo is still cool—and how today’s organic materials and burnished finishes can keep it from looking cold and clinical. Here are three ways to get it right.
Everything to Know About Growing and Maintaining Succulents
This Old House landscaping contractor Jenn Nawada visits a local greenhouse to discuss everything you need to know about caring for succulents.
How To Build a Milk Stool
This Old House expert Tom Silva shows us how to turn reclaimed lumber into a charming, multipurpose milk stool.
5 Best Portable Washing Machines (2024 Guide)
Portable washing machines fit in small spaces, such as studio apartments and RVs, preventing you from going to a laundromat. In this review, we take a look at the best portable washing machines on the market.
The 5 Best Reed Diffusers (2023 Review)
With no burning flame, reed diffusers are a safe and simple alternative to candles in your home. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best reed diffusers on Amazon to help you find the one that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
The 5 Best Flea Sprays (2024 Review)
Flea spray keeps this unwanted pest away from your pet, yard, and home. This review helps you pick the best flea spray for you by examining top options.
The 5 Best Upholstery Cleaners (2024 Review)
Cleaning furniture upholstery can be tricky, as it requires a specific cleaner that eliminates stains without damaging the material. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best upholstery cleaners on Amazon to help you find the product that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various home improvement stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
5 Best Shower Faucets (2024 Guide)
The right shower faucet can make a huge difference in enjoying your shower. In this review, our team takes a look at the best shower faucets to suit a variety of bathroom setups, budgets, and personal preferences.
Best Concrete Sealers (2024 Guide)
Ice melt, sunlight, and water can be tough on unsealed concrete surfaces. Our guide covers the best concrete sealers for driveways, garages, patios, and more.
The 4 Best Laminate Floor Cleaners (2023 Review)
Keeping laminate floors clean and shiny can be a challenge without the right product. This review examines the best laminate floor cleaners.
Best Glass Water Bottles (2024 Guide)
In this review, we look at the best glass water bottle for every user—from fitness fanatics to families, mixologists to kombucha brewers.
The 5 Best Soy Candles (2023 Review)
Soy candles clear out unpleasant odors while inviting enjoyable scents into your living space. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the five best soy candles on Amazon to help you find the one that’s right for you. The products included in this article are available at various retail stores, local home centers, and online retailers like Amazon.
S20 E31: Succulents, Water Filter
In this episode, Jenn talks about different types of succulents. Richard installs a reverse osmosis under-sink water filter, and then Tom builds a classic milk stool.
S43 E31: Raise the Roof
Plumbing fixtures are chosen for the house. Then, the original foundation is repointed, and a ledger is installed on the new ICF foundation for the mudroom floor joists. Later, the crew takes a tour of a truss manufacturing facility.
How to Keep Your Garbage Disposal Running Smoothly
In this guide, we show you how to keep your garbage disposal running smoothly and what items you should never put down it.
How to Fix a Chipped Bathtub
A chipped bathtub can ruin a tub's clean, shiny allure. Learn how to repair the damage yourself in our step-by-step guide.
Should You Use Sulfur in the Garden?
Sulfur is a powerful nutrient that all plants need to grow and thrive. From determining if your garden lacks this critical element to how to augment it successfully, here’s everything you need to know about adding sulfur to your garden.
How to Stain Pressure-Treated Wood
Restore your weathered deck, picnic table, or fence to its original glory and protect it from the elements with a beautiful stain finish.
A Guide to Eco-Friendly Paints
Are you looking for a safer alternative to traditional interior paints? Read this guide to learn how to choose the right type of products for painting projects that will yield great results with a less negative impact on the planet and your family’s health. Here’s what you need to know about buying non-toxic paint safe for you and the environment.
Best Methods for Cleaning a Bathroom Exhaust Fan
Bathroom exhaust fans are essential to a healthy home, as they extract humidity, odors, cleaning-agent fumes, and airborne contaminants from the confines of your bathroom. So, how do you keep your exhaust fan clean? Follow our step-by-step guide on cleaning a bathroom exhaust fan to keep yours operating at its best.
Celebrating Four Decades of Norm Abram on This Old House
After more than four decades, This Old House’s Master Carpenter and pioneer of the home improvement television genre, Norm Abram, has officially hung up his toolbelt and left the show. Take a look back at some of our favorite Norm moments.