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Creating An Antiqued, Aged Look for Pieces in Your Home
This guide explains the process of using distressed paint and other clever antiquing techniques to re-create an aged look.
An 18th-Century Starter House Saved From Ruin
This crumbling Colonial cottage wasn't built to last forever. But one determined homeowner has made it his mission to see that it will
A Guide to Hearth Tiles: Materials, Cost, and Installation
This detailed guide explores various tile hearth flooring materials, including cost, how to choose the right tile, and basic installation.
Quick and Easy Weatherstripping With DIY Products
Our guide will help you choose and install the best DIY weatherstripping products for your home, saving you money on your energy bills year-round.
Geothermal Heat Pump: How It Works
Learn about how geothermal heat pump systems work, how cost-efficient they can be, and other advantages.
How To Choose a Live Christmas Tree
Want to purchase a live Christmas tree this year? Here’s where to buy one and how to plant it and watch it grow year after year.
S29 E8: Fieldstone, Replacement Windows, and Teak
Transplanting a large shrub to help with screening. Work on the fieldstone sitting wall. Installing a replacement window. Adding radiant heat panels. And crafting a beautiful 3-inch teak island top.
S6 E8: Play Area, Space Heaters, Bath Fan
Roger transforms a backyard into a low-maintenance play area for children. The guys ask "What is it?" Richard shows Kevin how to choose the right portable space heater. Tom fixes a bathroom fan.
Demolish a Tiled Floor
Demolishing a tiled floor can be a challenging but rewarding DIY project. Learn how to remove tiles safely in our step-by-step guide.
S29 E7: Salvage, Progress, and Pink Granite
Progress on the porch, kitchen, and master bath. An update on the mechanical systems. How granite is quarried and split. Installing the new Milford Pink granite and also matching the old mortar.
Choose the Perfect Paint Colors With a Color Wheel
Our guide shows you how to use a color wheel to pick paint colors that complement your home’s decor and set the perfect mood for any room.
23 Quick Fixes You Can Easily Handle Around the House
There are many small tasks you can complete around the house with do-it-yourself methods, such as tightening floor screws or masking bathroom mold. Read about more in our guide.
How To Install a Towel Bar: A Step-by-Step Guide
Adding a new towel bar can make your bathroom safer, more comfortable, and more attractive. Follow this step-by-step guide for how to do it.
S6 E7: Home Energy Savings
In this episode: energy-efficient replacement windows, reducing the energy needed for heating water and improving heating and air conditioning systems to reduce electrical consumption.
Stove Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
Thanksgiving is the peak day of the year for kitchen fires. Here is how to protect yourself, your guests, and your property.
How to Paint a Room
From start to finish, we show you how to give your interior walls a new personality in just one weekend.
How To Choose the Right Interior Paint
Color isn't your only choice when choosing an interior paint. Learn more about the different formulas and finishes available in this guide.
S29 E6: Exterior Paint Colors, Stained-Glass Window
What colors might be appropriate for a Shingle-style house. Building the 12-foot wall of a new kitchen bump out. Stained glass restoration. A concrete truck pours a small buttress wall.
A Guide To Cold-Weather Plants for Winter Gardening
Don't retire your gardening gear just because it's cold—pot up some cold-weather plantings to brighten your home's exterior.
S6 E6: Tree Removal, Door Trim
Roger Cook removes an old tree that threatens to fall on a homeowner’s house. The guys ask, "What is it?" and Tom brings some character into a room by installing wood trim around a plain doorway.
How To Build a Custom Sideboard Using Stock Cabinets
Building your own own sideboard from existing stock cabinets is easier than it seems, and can give homeowners some stylish new furniture. Read how to add this accent, from start to finish.
Norm's Notebook: Paintbrush Care
Master carpenter Norm Abram's techniques for paintbrushes
Paintbrushes
Plucked from a hog or synthesized in a lab, the right bristles are the key to a perfect paint job
Home Inspection Nightmares IX
Another installment in the wild and weird world of home inspection, from our friends at the ASHI Reporter