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S9 E14: Bathroom Sink, Concrete Wall
Richard installs a second sink into an existing bathroom vanity. Roger shares a tip that makes yard clean-up easier. Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a large crack in his concrete block foundation.
Fixing an Unfit Garage
You can upgrade a mismatched garage with a quick door replacement, a facelift, or a more extensive renovation connecting it to the house.
Architectural Mirrors
A handsome group of looking glasses inspired by classic house parts
27 Ideas for a Fully Loaded Laundry Room
Efficient wash-and-dry centers designate a place for each step of the laundry process, from sorting to folding
S32 E13: Absolute Curb Appeal
Roger installs a walkway with fieldstone. Tom shows Kevin how to recognize a quality cabinet and kitchen island. A bathroom gets new black and white tile. Norm boxes in the sunroom ceiling beams.
S9 E13: Chainsaws, Gutter Repair, Bathtub Install
Roger Cook demonstrates safe chainsaw use and a new way to sharpen chains. Tom fixes a leaky rain gutter. The guys ask: "What is it?" and Richard installs a new fiberglass bath and shower enclosure.
A 1930s Shared Bath Gets a Revamp
A few more square feet and a new alcove add charm and breathing room to this Deco-inspired space
S32 E12: Making the Most of Green Products
Tom puts down new-generation composite decking. New paint promises richer colors and low VOCs—Mauro shows Kevin how it performs. A few simple modifications to the fireplace mantel updates its style.
'Save This Old House' Update: 2010
A parsonage owned by once-famous artists, an eye-catching Craftsman, and a Texan Queen Anne. See how many of this year's beautiful wrecks survived the wrecking ball
9 Clean-Air Plants for Your Home
Learn about everyday houseplants that do double duty clearing out pollutants in your indoor air.
World's Wildest Holiday House Displays
This Old House has assembled 26 over-the-top abodes with holiday lights so bright, you could probably see them from outer space
S32 E11: Planning for the Pergola
Roger sets footings for the new pergola and selects a vine for the front yard. Norm and Tom trim the first-floor windows. Norm uses pitching sticks to create a mud job at the base of the new shower.
The Best Tools for Your Home Tool Kit (2023 Review)
A well-stocked home tool kit will help you handle everything from day-to-day fixes to major home improvement projects. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the best tools for your home tool kit on the web to help you find the products that are right for you.
World's Wildest Christmas Trees
From an upside down tree, to the Pac-Man tree, here are are few of the world's most interesting Yuletide conifers
S9 E11: Stair Runner Repair, Digging Tools, Recessed Lights
Tom helps repair loose carpeting on a staircase. Roger shows several different types of shovels and other tools for digging. Kevin helps a homeowner install recessed lights in a kitchen ceiling.
15 Ways Your Home Can Make You Infertile
Doctors can't explain what's wrong for about 10 percent of couples who can't conceive, and some experts suspect the culprit is where you'd least expect: in the home
Everything You Need to Know to Upgrade Front Door Hardware
Freshen up your home's entryway with new front door hardware to increase both the curb appeal of your home, and its security.
Make a Pot Rack From a Vintage Window Guard for Your Home
Made to protect a house's entry points, vintage metal grilles can be transformed into an interesting kitchen fixture in this simple project.
How To Add Shapely Stair Brackets: A DIY Guide
Turn a bland stringer into an elegant eye-catcher with shapely, decorative stair brackets—a low-cost DIY upgrade.
How to Install a Floor Medallion
This guide will help you create a beautiful inlaid ornament in a wood floor that can become the focal point to any room.
S32 E10: Landscape Decisions and a Duck Tour
Jen shows her plan for the front yard. Kevin blends old plaster work with new. Roger safely takes down a Norway maple. Kevin and Norm tour Boston and the Charles River. Henrique stains cedar shingles.
How You Can Use Backing Strips to Make Crown Molding
Backing strips can make your crown molding installation go that much more smoothly. Learn more about which ones to buy and how to use them.
S9 E10: Radiant Heat, Drywall Corners, Wheelbarrows
Richard installs radiant heat tubing underneath a kitchen floor. The guys ask: "What is it?" and Tom shows how to apply joint compound to drywall corners. Roger shows properly wheelbarrow use.
30 Down-and-Dirty Tricks for Big DIY Savings
Clever get-your-hands-dirty ways to shrink your expenses and improve your home without spending a dollar more than you have to
S32 E9: Stucco, Kitchen Design, Roof, and Insulation
Tom blends new basement with old using acrylic stucco. Tom waterproofs the new entry roof. Four kinds of insulation is installed: eco-friendly batt, cellulose, and open- and closed-cell spray foam.