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How to Refinish Hardwood Floors
Applying a new finish to an old floor with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
Blending Old Paints
With our detailed guide on how to blend old paints, you can save money and time on future painting projects.
S7 E5: Shrub Transplant, Water-Pressure Booster
Roger transplants a giant Rhododendron bush. The guys ask, "What is it?" and then, Richard helps a homeowner increase water pressure with an electric water-pressure booster.
S30 E5: Raising in the Rain
Despite continued rain, the crew completes the basement level, and Amy gives host Kevin a tour of that floor. In New Hampshire, floor panels and insulation are made in a controlled environment.
How to Get Rid of Bats
Due to the health and structural hazards bats pose, you’ll want to act quickly but carefully at the first signs of an infestation. Use our guide on how to get rid of bats to safely reclaim your home.
How to Transform a Salvaged Door into a Dressing Vanity
Use a vintage cottage door as an elegant dressing vanity fitted with a mirror and hooks
How Old Homes Were Built 'Smart' and Why They Were so Clever
Old homes weren't built with smart technology in mind, but they were built "smart." See why older popular styles were so intelligent here.
The Sustainable Garden
A homeowner turns her humble backyard into a sustainable garden filled with food, flowers, and a few farmland friends
S7 E4: Lawn Repair, Curved Molding
Roger helps repair damage done to a lawn when a new well was installed. The guys ask "What is it?" and Tom shows a homeowner how to make curved stair molding with red oak and simple power tools.
S30 E4: Prefabricating Inside and Out
General contractor Tom Silva meets up with builder Tedd Benson to see about wall systems while master electrician Allen Gallant works to pre-wire the building with a new wiring system.
One-Room Redos
Six smart makeovers reveal the pains and payoffs of renovating a single space
Norm's Notebook: How To Use a Handsaw
Essential advice from This Old House master carpenter Norm Abram
Handsaws: A Guide To Choosing and Using These Tools
Read our guide on handsaws to learn which handsaw is best for your project, how to properly use it, and how to maintain it for years to come.
LED Flashlights
Long-lasting LEDs are the smart choice for your new flashlight
S7 E3: Pendant Light, Succulent Plants
Kevin travels to Nashville, Tennessee, where he helps brighten up a kitchen with new pendant lighting. Then, houseplant expert Carrie Kelly shows Roger how to care for cacti and other succulents.
S30 E3: Even the Foundation is Prefabricated!
General contractor Tom Silva begins building the new house. In New Hampshire, builder Tedd Benson shows Kevin the work in the timberframe office. Landscape architect Wes presents a plan for the yard.
How to Compost for a Nutrient Rich Home Garden
Learn how to create nutrient-rich compost for your garden, including aeration, moisture, temperature, materials, and more.
Small Fixes, Big Payoff
Some key changes made a vintage cottage ultra-livable without sacrificing an ounce of its charm
S7 E2: Transplanting a Mature Tree, Noisy Hot Water
Roger shows how to transplant a large, mature tree, the guys ask, "What is it?" then, Richard helps two homeowners sleep better at night by quieting their noisy heating system.
S30 E2: House Plan Virtual Tour
Host Kevin finds contractor Tom Silva finishing demolition on the house. In New Hampshire, Kevin meets architect Chris and homeowner Amy to take a virtual tour of the house before construction begins.
Your Compact Fluorescent Lightbulb Problems Solved
Compact fluorescent lightbulbs help fight rising energy costs, but the unflattering color they cast and their funky spiral shapes can be turnoffs. Here, ways to start saving more money without suffering
Debris Disposal 101: A Guide To Managing Renovation Waste
How to get cash for your trash—and other money-saving ways to reduce renovation waste while remaining legally compliant.
Time-Lapse Video of the Weston House Project
Time lapse video of the TOH Weston House project, a prefab timber-frame house for a family of four
Gargoyles for Your Home
Dress up your gutters and gardens with these medieval monsters
S7 E1: Rotted Post Repair, Sump Pump Dry Well
Ask This Old House kicks off its 7th season on PBS. Tom Silva prevents a garage roof from collapsing, the guys ask, "What is it?" and Roger helps two homeowners dry out their basement.