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S29 E18: Camelbacks, Bargeboard, and Toxic Mold
Back in New Orleans, Kevin meets homeowner Rashida Ferdinand and her architect Rick Fifield for a look at the plans and model of the proposed work to her shotgun single.
S6 E18: Water Softening, Fiber-Cement Siding
Richard helps a pair of Arizona homeowners install a new water softening system. Tom Silva shows a homeowner how to install fiber-cement shingles on his new backyard shed.
The Newton House: After
One family renovates the house of their dreams with the intention of staying a lifetime
The Top 10 Angle-Measuring Tools
These are the tools you need to measure, lay out, and make accurate cuts of any degree.
What You Need to Know About Lead
Learn more about this potentially deadly substance
Painting Double-Hungs From the Outside
Painting double-hungs from the outside requires a bit of planning, but it's an easy DIY project any homeowner can tackle with this guide.
S29 E17: Return to New Orleans, Post Katrina
This Old House travels to New Orleans, Louisiana, to help a fourth-generation resident of the Lower 9th Ward return home, while following stories of rebuilding and recovery throughout the city.
S6 E17: Soil Test, Water Supply Pipes
Roger helps a homeowner improve her lawn, starting with a simple soil test. The guys ask "What is it?" Richard and Kevin visit a home center to identify several different types of water supply pipes.
How To Anchor a Towel Bar
Learn how to anchor and install a sturdy towel bar in your bathroom. Follow along with our step-by-step guide.
S29 E16: Winter Wrap Party
In the final episode of the Newton project, as the wrap party begins, Kevin walks through the project and the team gathers on the front porch to toast general contractor Tom Silva on a job well done.
S6 E16: Skylight, 3-Way Light Switch
Tom shows a homeowner how to replace a leaking skylight. The guys ask "What is it?" Electrician Peg Preble shows Kevin how to troubleshoot and repair a faulty 3-way light switch.
11 Ways to Save While You Splurge
Easy ways to cut costs, not corners, on some of the most high-end home-improvement projects
How to Replace a Window
Ready-to-install replacement units give you high performance and good looks with a minimum of fuss
How to Repair Rotted Trim with Epoxy
Seamless and easy to use, epoxy is a great option for repairing wood trim.
S29 E15: Grout, Closets, and a Clawfoot Tub
Installing a teak island top. Progress on the bath and old clawfoot tub. A custom closet system. Creating even grout lines on an uneven backsplash. Walnut newel-post finial. A game of pool with Norm.
From Animal House to Our House
A rowdy fraternity had totally trashed the 1897 brick row house. Then a pair of professors bought it and set about restoring its architectural integrity
In Fine Detail
The 1910 house had strong, simple moldings and millwork. A remodel turned it into a full-blown Arts and Crafts beauty
S6 E15: Dishwasher Smells, Rose Bush, Saw Blade
Richard solves a smelly dishwasher. The guys ask "What is it?" Roger helps a homeowner transplant a rose bush. Tom shows Kevin the proper way to change a circular saw blade.
Snow Blowers
Snow blowers have come a long way from their humble origins. See the best of today's models
Stair Runners
Create a stairway to heaven with one of these beautiful new runners
S29 E14: In Memory of Joe Ferrante
Installing sod in the backyard. Quartz and resin countertops installed in the kitchen. High-efficiency air conditioning system. New wainscoting for the kitchen. Cleaning oak woodwork using TSP.
Kitchen Cabinet Basics (parts 1 & 2) | New Yankee Workshop
Norm Abram shows you the necessary basics to plan and build your kitchen cabinets
S6 E14: Radiator Control Valves, Refrigerator Install
Richard helps a homeowner control her radiator’s temperature. The guys ask "What is it?" Tom helps squeeze a new refrigerator into an opening that's too small. Roger tames a tangle of bungee cords.
Norm's Notebook: Routers
Master carpenter Norm Abram's techniques for routers
S29 E13: Getting The Details Right
Custom garage doors. Scribing base molding on floors. A stock Masonite door facelift. Laying mosaic "rug" tiles. Kitchen countertop and tile choices. Adding sprinkler heads and drip irrigation.
