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Garden Hand Tools
Choosing and using tough, reliable tools that will take a beating in your yard.
How To Build a Ventilated Cabinet Door
Increase airflow while refreshing your storage space with custom ventilated cabinet doors. Follow these easy steps to build your own.
How To Swap in a Vintage Light
Want to add more character to your home with a vintage light? This guide walks you through all the steps of swapping out a light fixture.
How To Rewire and Hang an Old Light Fixture
We'll help you get that vintage light fixture installed with a few easy-to-find components.
Buying and Using Vintage Light Fixtures
Hang a vintage fixture to give a style boost to a bedroom, dining room, or hallwayUse this guide to learn everything about buying and using vintage light fixtures to give a style boost to a bedroom, dining room, or hallway.
How To Build a Stylish Bar Cabinet
Learn how to use stained glass panels to build a stylish bar cabinet in just 4 hours with our in-depth guide.
How to Waterproof a Basement
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva solves wet basement problems.
How to Unclog a Toilet
A clogged toilet is a common problem. In this guide, This Old House contractor Richard Trethewey explains how to best unclog your toilet.
How to Repair Faucets and Drains
Plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey fixes a faulty faucet and replaces a leaky drainpipe
How To Repair a Drip Irrigation System and Maximize its Efficiency
In this how-to video and guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook fixes a severed irrigation line.
How to Properly Plant a Tree
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows the proper way to plant a tree
Using a Putty Knife
Master using a putty knife. Learn proper techniques for applying putty, scraping, filling, and essential tips for DIY and pro projects.
How to Lay a Gravel Path
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook creates a rustic DIY gravel walkway
How To Find Sliding Door Replacement Parts
This guide explains how to find your manufacturer, order replacement parts, perform easy fixes, and care for your sliding doors.
How to Install a Portable Air Conditioner
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey offers a quick and easy way to cool off a room.
How to Deal with Termites
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva consults with a professional exterminator about ridding a home of termites
Home Inspection Nightmares VIII
More weird home inspector discoveries
Finding a Matching Tile Replacement: A Comprehensive Guide
When tile cracks, you want to find the right replacement to match. Here's what to do to find a matching tile to replace a cracked one.
10 Types of Levels for Home Improvement Projects
A well-made level can help most tasks become easier and the results more accurate.
How To Cut Crown Molding
Cutting crown molding can be challenging, but we'll walk you through different cutting methods and helpful tips in this guide.
How to Remove Stains from Kitchen Countertops
Learn effective methods to remove stains from kitchen countertops, including natural stone, laminate, and quartz.
How To Strip Paint from Hardware
If you have old, painted-over hardware, it's easy to rescue. Follow this step-by-step guide to remove paint from your hardware.
Norm's Notebook: How to Store Rakes
Master carpenter Norm Abram's techniques for rakes
Easy Kitchen and Bath Upgrades
Put in a little do-it-yourself time to make hardworking areas more practical and polished
Automatic Valve Shut-off for Washing Machines
The Intelliflow turns washing machine water-supply valves on and off, so you don't have to
