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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.

Are deer destroying your shrubbery and trees? Here are some ways you can deer-proof your plants year-round.

Boost your bathroom's style and storage with a new bathroom vanity. Follow this step-by-step guide for everything you need to know.

Read our step-by-step guide on how to install aluminum gutters for a durable, efficient drainage system that protects your home from water damage.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares his tricks of the trade for installing a mortised lockset

This Old House plumbing contractor Richard Trethewey shows how to find and fix bathroom leaks in this video and step-by-step guide.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners select and plant a privacy screen using bamboo plants.

New wireless security systems, marble kitchen-window stool, granite countertops and "His and hers" closets are installed. We see the high-efficiency HVAC system. Tom shows a new "smart lock".

Roger Cook shows Kevin O’Connor a few helpful techniques for mowing a lawn. Then, Tom Silva helps two homeowners begin building the backyard deck of their dreams

This Old House television follows the expansion of a Spanish Colonial Revival house in the hip neighborhood of Silver Lake.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows the correct, safe way to install a new blade on your portable circular saw.

A new custom pergola is installed. Tom modifies the staircase to match the house’s design. Roger preps garden beds for planting a tall birch and perennials. Tom installs a click-together floor.