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S7 E18: Apple-Tree Pruning, Shower Mixing Valve

Roger shows a homeowner how to prune a neglected crabapple tree properly, the guys ask, "What is it?" Later, Richard helps a homeowner install a new "anti-scald" shower-mixing valve.
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Health-Conscious Kitchen Cabinets

Why a pediatrician mom chose nontoxic kitchen cabinets for her young family's vintage home
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S30 E18: Classic New York

Kevin visits Prospect Park. Norm checks framing and hears thoughts on kitchen layout. Richard considers updating and/or upgrading the old steam heating system. Roger visits a garden center.
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All About Engineered Wood Floors

It's a dead ringer for solid wood, faster to install, and less prone to moisture damage. Our experts help you decide which high-tech, low-fuss boards are best for your application and style
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S7 E17: Deck Maintenance, Flood Control

Tom cleans, stains and seals a mahogany backyard deck, the guys ask "What is it?", Kevin prevents sewage backup in a basement with a flood control system. Tom shows how to remove wood from a hole saw.
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S30 E17: A TOH Brownstone In Brooklyn

Kevin O'Connor and Norm Abram take This Old House on the road to New York City to restore a 1904 Brooklyn brownstone. The owners will convert it into home while preserving and restoring period detail.
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9 Ways to Add Charm and Save Cash

A home-renovation pro shares her tricks of the trade
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Use Window Treatments To Control Drafts: A How-To Guide

You can better protect your home against chilly drafts by using certain window treatments. Learn how to keep your home warmer with our step-by-step guide.
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How To Replace a Bathtub Drum Trap

Watch as This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to replace an old bathtub drum trap with a new PVC P-trap.
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S7 E16: Tub Conversion, Wood Fillers, Solar Fountain

Richard helps convert a claw foot bathtub into a shower, the guys ask, "What is it?", Tom shows how to use different types of "fillers" for wood and PVC and Roger installs a solar-powered fountain.
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S30 E16: The Weston Timberframe Complete

The project draws to a close and everyone puts their own prospective finishing touches on the house. Builder Tedd Benson joins the crew to celebrate a job well done both in the shop and on site.
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Sneak Peek: The New York City House

This Old House TV heads to the land of egg creams, stickball, and brownstones for a rowhouse remodel in New York City's borough of Brooklyn
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How to Install Wall Frames

Add elegance to any room by creating the look of wainscoting for only $200
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50 Nifty DIY Tricks to Save Money

Follow this link to find out our top tips to help you save money around your home, from simple solutions to renovations.
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S7 E15: Cabinet Painting, Kitchen Storage

Kevin and expert painter Rich O'Neil show how to prepare and paint oak kitchen cabinets. Tom Silva visits Connecticut homeowners in need of organization solutions for their cluttered cabinets.
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S30 E15: Amy Lends a Hand

In Weston, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows Kevin O’Connor the house’s new cooling system. General contractor Tom Silva installs a handcrafted copper owl weathervane.
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S7 E14: Gate Fix, Window Replacement, Foam Insulation

Roger fixes a sagging wooden gate, the guys ask "What is it?", Tom replaces drafty basement windows with energy-efficient ones and Tom and Richard show how to use different types of foam insulation.
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S30 E14: LEED Requirements

Woodworker Kevin Bittenbender shows host Kevin O'Connor how they build window trim kits in the Bensonwood shop and general contractor Tom Silva shows Norm the new industrial steel staircase.
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Get It All Done in the New Year

It's time to set your resolutions, from replacing electrical outlets to overhauling landscaping. Here are the how-tos to get the job done
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S7 E13: Instant Water Heater, Walkway Repair

Richard replaces a tank-type water heater with a new "tankless" unit, the guys ask "What is it?", Roger levels a sagging concrete walkway by "mudjacking," and Tom shows how to remove hammer dents.
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S30 E13: Keeping it Green Outside

The Favats takes Kevin O'Connor to see a local farm. Tom Silva puts down composite decking. Commissioner Brian Donahue explains how the town is working towards sustainably harvesting trees.
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Converting a Garage

Gain a guest or rec room without having to add on
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From Carriage House to Cozy Home

They wanted a vintage home with a lofty interior for entertaining. They found it in a 1916 outbuilding with a crowd-pleasing open plan
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One-of-a-Kind Craftsman Remodel

One look at the dilapidated 1926 foursquare—smack in the middle of beach-condo country—sealed the deal for this couple.
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Tools to Cure Wrap Rage

This holiday, curb the frustration. These 11 items help you open impenetrable packaging while keeping your gifts—and your fingers—intact