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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Gargoyles for Your Home

Dress up your gutters and gardens with these medieval monsters
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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.
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S30 E1: A Prefab Timberframe Project House Begins

For the new season, host Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram reveal that This Old House will be building a new, prefab, eco-friendly home that will feel like an old barn.
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How Eight Homeowners Save Over $12,275 on Energy

How do they do it? By putting power-saving technologies to work inside their homes. You can do the same
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How to Make New Cabinet Doors From Old Shutters

Use this guide to source vintage shutters and turn them into the budget-friendly, sustainable cabinets of your dreams.
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A Step by Step Guide to Building a Bird Feeder for Your Yard

A DIY bird feeder is a project the whole family can help with. Learn how to make one out of materials you can find at a home center and grocery store.
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Dremel Tools and Other Pumpkin-Carving Must Haves

Everything you need to build the ultimate pumpkin-carving tool set and Pumpkin Carving Contest
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Everything You Need to Know to Repair Sash Windows

Get expert tips and step-by-step instructions for how to repair sash windows in your home. See how to fix common sash issues.
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5 Steps to Pumpkin Carving Success

Pro tips for carving the best pumpkin on the block
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A Kitchen With the Same Old Footprint, Bold New Design

A faded 1980s kitchen gets revved up with red cabinets, high-performance appliances, and floor-to-ceiling storage
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Building a Prefab House

In its upcoming season, This Old House TV uses innovative modular building techniques to construct a new house with historic charm
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Sneak Peek: The Weston House

For the fall 2008 season, This Old House will build a new prefab, eco-friendly home reminiscent of barns built centuries ago. And Ask This Old House experts are once again traveling the country to help homeowners tackle everyday home repairs and improvements.
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How to Afford the Kitchen You Want

Mix high- and lower-ticket products and materials to get the look you want
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How To Turn a Salvaged Sink Into an Outdoor Bar

They look great and work even better, but did you know a vintage kitchen sink can also improve your social life? Here’s how to turn an old sink into a unique and functioning outdoor bar.
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How To Divide Daylilies

Discover the benefits of dividing daylilies and get detailed instructions on how to do it properly for vibrant, healthy plants.
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Smart Upgrades for a Small Space

This Old House multimedia editor Alex Bandon redoes her garden apartment one affordable DIY project at a time. Learn how she did it.
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A DIY Bungalow Renovation

How one family learned through trial and error—popping off baseboards while using floor jacks and sawing a hutch in half to get it in the front door—to turn a 1909 wreck into their dream home
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Kitchen Design: How to Avoid a Dozen Pitfalls

Regrets? Anyone who's ever remodeled a kitchen—including This Old House staffers—can fess up to a few. Let our hard-earned hindsight help you steer clear of similar screwups
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Stop Tool Rust in Its Tracks

Handy products that will help keep your tools corrosion-free
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How to Deter Mice and Keep Them Away from Your Home

Mice may be small, but they can cause big problems for homeowners. Here are a few of our best tips and tricks for deterring mice.
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Working with a Tree Removal Pro

Dead and diseased trees are not only a hazard that could crash through your roof—they also steal water and light from the rest of your yard