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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
How to Upgrade Front Door Hardware
Update your entry with a bold new door handle, escutcheon, kickplate, and knocker
Make a Pot Rack From a Vintage Window Guard
Made to protect a house's entry points, vintage metal grilles can transform into an interesting kitchen fixture
How to Install Decorative Stair Brackets
Turn a bland stringer into an elegant eye-catcher with shapely, decorative stari brackets—a low-cost DIY upgrade.
How to Install a Floor Medallion
A guide to creating a beautiful inlaid ornament in a wood floor
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.
All About Crown Molding
Highlighting the transition between walls and ceiling, this decorative trim adds character to even the plainest rooms
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.
17 Fireplace Remodel Ideas
We rounded up our favorite ideas to help you update your fireplace for a more modern look.
S9 E9: Patio Repair, Rusty Bulkhead
Roger repairs an uneven stone patio. The guys ask: "What is it?" and Kevin and painting contractor Mauro Henrique help a homeowner repaint a rusty metal bulkhead door.
How to Rewire a Lamp
A few inexpensive supplies and the right connections can make an old lamp new again
S32 E8: Shingles, Ductwork, Lights, and a Pocket Door
Norm and Tom patch sidewall shingles. Richard installs ductwork for a hydronic HVAC system. Rough electrical finishes with 4-inch, dimmable LED recessed lights. Norm and Tom install a pocket door.
S9 E8: Storm Door, Soldering, Privet Hedge
Tom installs a new energy-efficient storm door. Richard shows Kevin how to cut and solder copper plumbing pipes and fittings. Roger helps a homeowner reduce the size of an overgrown privet hedge.
Tool Review: Cordless Combo Kits
Start a budding DIYer off on the right foot with the gift of an all-in-one battery-powered tool kit
Wooden Christmas Yard Decorations
If lights and garland aren't enough, these DIY yard decor kits will help you create a head-turning holiday display.
S32 E7: Progress On All Levels
Richard installs floor-warming radiant heat. A new basement floor and footings are poured. The team makes aesthetic decisions. Tom installs vinyl clad windows to reveal the Charles River view.
S9 E7: Circular Patio, Repointing Brick Steps
Roger builds a new circular patio and fire pit. The guys ask: "What is it?" and Tom and Kevin head outside to repair a set of brick stairs.
Quick Fixes to Make Before Holiday Guests Arrive
Make sure your home is in top shape for festivities with friends and family
S32 E6: The Artistry of TOH and Jules Aarons
Tom and Norm frame the sunroom’s roof and install deck underlayment. Richard shows an expensive new change order on the back-to-back basement bathrooms. Kevin learns about photographer Jules Aarons.
Could Your House Be on TOH TV?
This Old House television is always searching for its next renovation. Could your house be The One?
Pest Control: How to Keep Furry Invaders Out
Five surefire ways to keep unwanted house guests from putting a damper on your holiday gatherings