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S30 E11: Making A Mark
Host Kevin O'Connor finds solar energy specialist Jeff Wolfe installing solar panels. General contractor Tom Silva shows Kevin some of the special details beind put into the house.
S7 E10: Whole-House Water Filter, Rubber Roof
Richard helps install a whole-house water filter. The guys ask, "What is it?", Tom helps a homeowner repair a hole in a rubber roof and Richard shares a tip for cutting PVC pipe without a saw.
S30 E10: Bringing Things Together
With the rough plumbing and electrical nearly complete and the cabinets in, Kevin O’Connor takes a look at the water system while Tom Silva lends a hand to finish the exterior wall panels.
The Holiday-Ready House
Here are more than two dozen ways to prepare for the holidays and make your digs more functional, safe, and guest-friendly.
How to Winterize Yard Tools
Your outdoor power tools will benefit from some upkeep before they hibernate for the long winter ahead.
S7 E9: Retaining Wall, Noisy Faucet
Roger helps homeowners build a retaining wall using pressure-treated timbers. The guys ask, "What is it?" then Richard has an easy fix for a kitchen faucet that is making a loud, shuddering sound.
S30 E9: Rock Stars
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives in Weston and finds masons just in from Wisconsin to help. Tom Silva shows homeowner Amy the new synthetic slate roofing.
The Ultimate Gingerbread House-Making Tool Kit
Dremels, band saws, utility knives: the tools you use to construct a gingerbread house aren't that different from the ones you use on a real house And once you make your own, be sure to submit it to our gingerbread house contest for a chance to win a $670 Kohler prize pack!
7 Astounding, Award-Winning Gingerbread Houses
Eight astounding gingerbread houses to inspire you to create your own confectionary abode
S30 E8: Closing Up the House
Three weeks into the house raising, and the Bensonwood crew is placing the last of the roof panels. Tom Silva shows Kevin O'Connor how the windows are flashed and installed in the workshop.
8 Contraptions to Cook a Turkey (2022)
Want some alternative ways to cook a turkey this Thanksgiving? Here are a products that will help you think outside the oven when you prepare your holiday bird.
Do Granite Countertops Emit Radon?
We dispel myths about granite countertop radon emissions and tell you what to do if you're concerned about leaks in your home.
Creative Uses for Coffee Filters
We show you creative ways to use coffee filters in your home, from organizing and cleaning to crafting and skincare.
3 Small Spaces, 9 Bold Color Ideas
The quickest way to transform your littlest rooms? Take a high-impact approach with paint
S7 E7: Energy Efficiency Special
Tom seals openings around doors, windows, and penetrations into a house. Richard reduces heating costs by installing a weather-responsive boiler control. Tom cools things with a whole-house fan.
S30 E7: Modular Rooms
Two weeks into the new house raising, master carpenter Norm Abram meets architect Chris Adams for a tour. At the end of the day, the homeowners join the builders for a dedication ceremony.
The Best Space Heaters
We’ve rounded up 4 space heaters so you can select the right type to warm up your home.
A Guide to Appliance Insurance: What You Need To Know
Appliance insurance can cover the cost of repairing or replacing old appliances and systems. Read this guide to learn exactly what you're getting, and whether it's worth your investment.
Kitchen Before and After: Rules Are for Breaking
A design pro updated her galley kitchen by annexing space, widening entries, and making creative use of open shelves
How To Strip a Hardwood Floor
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows the proper and safe way to remove an old finish from a hardwood floor
The New York City House
This Old House TV heads to the land of egg creams, stickball, and brownstones for a rowhouse remodel
S7 E6: Laminate Repair, Walkway Fix, Air Filters
Tom shows Kevin how to repair damaged laminate countertops. Roger rebuilds a brick walkway. The guys ask, "What is it?" and then Richard shows different types of filters for forced-air HVAC systems.
S30 E6: Raising Timbers
The second week of the house raising. Homeowner Pete Favat shows Kevin the new kitchen space, while master carpenter Norm Abram travels to New Hampshire to see the custom kitchen being finished.
How To Replace an Old Faucet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows the proper way to replace an old kitchen faucet.
Before and After Cape Cod
Get renovation ideas and see how these homeowners transformed a stuck-in-time 1950s Cape Cod into a comfortable home for today