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How To Replace a Faulty Three-Way Switch in Your Home
Learn insider tips for replacing a faulty three-way light switch in your home with our step-by-step switch replacement guide.
S31 E14: Interior Painting Primer and Fabricating Our New Countertops
Roger Cook acquires some plants. The painting contractor shows how to paint a ceiling. Kevin O’Connor meets with a countertop fabricator. Kevin helps Tom Silva construct bookshelves for the living room.
S8 E14: Fireplace Surround, Baseboard Heaters
Tom helps dress up a fireplace by installing a new mantle and marble hearth, the guys ask "What is it?" and Richard shows Kevin a few ways to improve the appearance of old baseboard heaters.
All About Pendant Lights
Pendant fixtures add brightness, style, and functionality to any room in the house. Learn how to install one from the This Old House experts.
How To Fix a Broken Doorbell On Your Own in 6 Simple Steps
Is your doorbell chiming intermittently or not working at all? Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to diagnose and repair your doorbell.
S31 E13: The New Kitchen is Coming Together
Roger Cook puts down new asphalt. Norm Abram helps Tom Silva install cabinets. Kevin learns about cabinet lighting. The painting contractor strips wallpaper. Tom and Norm trim out kitchen windows.
S8 E13: Water Softener, Deer Damage
Richard repairs a broken water softener, the guys ask "What is it?" and Roger helps a homeowner repair and prevent deer damage to his evergreen trees. Tom shares a tip on reducing sanding dust.
How To Refinish Hardwood Floors
Our step-by-step guide can help you clean and refinish your hardwood floors without sanding down to the bare wood.
A 1908 Cottage With Simple Elegance
The projects—from repairing rotten floor joists and leaking radiators to stemming the tide of a full-blown flood—just kept coming for a couple of first-timers tackling a deteriorating home
S31 E12: Stone, Tile and Oak Finishes
Kevin O'Connor helps Tom Silva build a new deck. Roger Cook lays concrete pavers for the patio. A tile specialist shows Kevin options for the kitchen. Norm Abram learns about the new oak flooring.
S8 E12: Vines, Window Flashing, Noisy Vent Fix
Roger improves a concrete retaining wall with wooden lattice and climbing vines, the guys ask, "What is it?" and Tom shows how to flash a newly-installed window. Richard quiets a PVC plumbing vent.
12 Smart Holiday Decoration Storage Tips
Handy products and some pro organization tips to help pack your Christmas decorations.
How To Install a Toilet Below Grade in Your Home
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install a basement bathroom properly.
How to Frame Out Basement Walls
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to fur out concrete basement walls to get them ready for drywall
S31 E11: Never Paint Again
Tom Silva and Norm Abram install copper gutters. The plastering contractor puts up a coat of plaster. Kevin O’Connor learns about a new paint product. Tom removes the old garage.
Craziest Homeowner Holiday Disaster Stories
From falling off the ladder to squirrels in the Christmas tree, here are your most dreadful holiday mishap moments
S8 E11: Laminate Countertop, Garden Edging
Tom and Kevin build and install new laminate kitchen countertops, the guys ask:"What is it?" and Roger helps a homeowner create a clean border between a garden bed and a lawn using steel edging.
A Practical Kitchen Design With Period Appeal
A 1930 Spanish Revival house finally gets the stylish, high-performance kitchen it deserves
S31 E10: Inspired Openings and Insulating the House
Tom Silva builds a stairway to the basement. Richard Trethewey shows how to select a faucet. Tom works on a vaulted ceiling. An insulation contractor installs spray foam insulation.
Sitting Pretty With Window Seats
Want to add a custom window seat to your home but not sure how? Check out these 11 window seat ideas to find the perfect cozy nook for you.
S8 E10: Stone Veneer, Damper Retrofit
Roger installs stone veneer over an ugly concrete retaining wall, the guys ask: "What is it?" and Richard retrofits dampers in forced-air HVAC ducts. Tom shares a tip about foam-can insulating.
Traditional Holiday Decorating Ideas
The editors at This Old House helped make Blair House, the presidential guest house in Washington, D.C., festive for Christmas. Check out the clever, low-cost ideas they used to create a holiday with a little history
S31 E9: Radiant Heat, Two Ways
Tom Silva fabricates a decorative bracket. Richard Trethewey heats the new kitchen space. Interior designer Lisey Good demonstrates smart storage solutions. Norm Abram patches the exterior siding.
S8 E9: Organic Lawn Care, Bath Fan Fix
Roger learn about Harvard’s new organic lawn-care program. Kevin makes "compost tea.", the guys ask: "What is it?" and Tom prevents attic mildew by re-routing an improperly vented bathroom fan.
Common Holiday Hazards and How To Avoid Them
Our guide shows you how to avoid common holiday hazards to keep your celebrations safe and festivities enjoyable. Read on to learn more.