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S31 E25: Looking Back and Looking Ahead
With one week left, Kevin O’Connor learns to install tiles for the kitchen backsplash. Kevin visits our previous non-profit development. Tom Silva helps install the new stairs.
EPA's New WaterSense Labeling
Water-efficiency specifications for new homes have finally arrived from the EPA
Steal Ideas From These Inspirational Rooms
20 striking rooms for homeowners, designers, and decorators to emulate
Staircase Design and Upgrade Ideas
Add distinction and character to plain old stairs with these 10 creative tips.
S8 E25: Newel Post, Cutting Pipes, Propagating Plants
Tom repairs a staircase’s wobbly newel post. Richard shows Kevin several methods for cutting rigid pipes and flexible tubing. Roger Cook shows how to reproduce plants from cuttings and by grafting.
Bath Tile Design Ideas
The right tile can change the look and feel of a bathroom. If you can't decide what you want, take a look at some of these great designs.
Hydraulic Cement for Leaky Basements
Using the right product for patching holes where water seeps in will save you a trip back with a wet vac and a sump pump.
Weeding Out Bad Employees
Who do you have working for you? Are your employees mostly Superstars, Average Joes, or Slugs? Here's how best to deal with all three
How to Plant a Small Tree
Boost your curb appeal with a handsome addition to your landscape
The Crawl Space Vent Question
To vent or not to vent—finally someone has done the right tests and come up with an answer.
Installing a Whole House Fan
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs a whole house fan to keep a homeowner's house cool without central air conditioning.
Installing a Bathroom Vent Fan
Putting in bathroom ventilation is one of the most requested retrofits, and it only requires a day's work.
How To Size and Choose Pull Down Attic Stairs
In this guide, we share how to measure for pull-down attic stairs, as well as ways to repair or replace them when needed.
Installing Attic Stairs
In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to make attic stairs safe and sturdy
S31 E24: Roxbury Past and Present
Roger Cook works on the front yard. Norm Abram looks at the second unit. The homeowner learns to maintain her new countertops. Richard Trethewey installs a new water heater.
Filling Rotted Trim with Two-Part Epoxy
Durable and flexible epoxy is the best way to restore crumbling woodwork
Screened-In Porches: A Guide to Faster Installation
Do you need a new porch screen? We demonstrate a clever new way to replace or install a porch screen without all the hassle in this guide.
Tool Test: Multi-Function Detail Sanders
These oscillating tools sand, scrape, saw—and more. We had a pro put five models through their paces.
How To Read Lumber Grade Stamps
Learn how to read lumber grade stamps to select the best wood for your project. These small stamps provide big clues about wood quality.
What You Need to Know About Electric Radiant Heating
In this video and guide, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey explains the basics of electric radiant heat.
Stiffening Bouncy Floors
Tom Silva's tricks for shoring up a springy floors
Dealing With Frozen Pipes: Prevention and Repairs
In this video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows various ways to prevent and thaw frozen pipes.
How To Retrofit Air Conditioning Using Mini Ducts
In this video and guide, we explain how a mini-duct system works and the benefits of this flexible cooling system.
How To Prevent Roof Moss With Zinc Strips: A Comprehensive Guide
Roof vegetation is an eyesore and can damage your roof. In this guide, we'll share tips to keep your roof free of moss, mold, and lichen.
Fixing Squeaks Under Carpet
In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates a special screw that lets you secure loose flooring right through carpet