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How to Install a Door Lockset
In this how-to video, add a new lockset with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
Step by Step Guide to Cutting Stone Tile Perfectly
In this how-to video, learn to cut stone tile with This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and tile installer Chuck Ferrante.
Everything You Need to Know to Repair Shingle Siding
Our guide teaches you how to repair damaged shingle siding and offers advice on assessing damage and maintaining your siding.
How to Repair Exterior Shutters
In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva breathes new life into an old, broken window shutter. Follow along to learn how.
How To Lay a Perfect Flagstone Walkway in 4 Simple Steps
In this how-to video, learn to create a beautiful natural-stone walkway with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.
How to Install a Waterproof Window
In this how-to video, learn the correct way to install a waterproof window with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
How To Design a Brick Walkway
Design a custom brick walkway for your yard or garden with this easy how-to guide. Follow these expert tips to learn everything you need.
How to Cope a Joint for Crown Molding
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to cut tight-fitting inside corner joints
Step by Step Guide to Cleaning up and preventing Mold
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O'Connor discover ways to rid a home of mold.
How To Choose a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Learn how to choose the best carbon monoxide detector for your home with our guide covering key features, sensor types, and more.
How to Remove a Tree Stump
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to grind away an old stump
How To Trim Overgrown Hedges
Learn how to trim an overgrown hedge and breathe new life into it with guidance from This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook.
How To Powerwash a Walkway
Get your outdoor walkway looking as good as new. Here's everything you need to know to power wash your walkway and get a professional finish.
How To Muffle a Noisy Garage-Door Opener
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to quiet a noisy garage door opener.
Choosing Universal-Design Bath Fixtures
In this video and guide, This Old House experts discuss ways to add universal-design fixtures to your bathroom.
How To Strip Painted Wallpaper
In this how-to video and guide, This Old House painting contractor Jim Clark shows an effective way to remove old, painted wallpaper.
How To Repair Door Glass
Learn how to safely replace a broken glass pane in a wooden door with tips and advice from This Old House expert Tom Silva.
How To Patch Plaster the Right Way: Tips From the Experts
Repairing plaster is easier than you might think. Tom Silva shows a homeowner how to patch plaster the right way.
Everything You Need To Know To Install a Tub Grab Bar
In this how-to video, learn to create a safer bath by installing a grab bar with this old house general contractor Tom Silva
How to Install a Sump Pump
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows an effective way to combat basement flooding
A Step by Step Guide to Installing a Deadbolt Lock
In this guide, we show you step-by-step instructions on how to install a new deadbolt lock, as well as tips on how to maintain it.
How To Cut Glass
In this guide, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates safe and effective techniques for cutting glass.
How to Use Trees to Save Energy
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor share tips for cutting energy costs with strategic tree planting
How To Transplant a Small Evergreen Tree
In this video and guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows you how to move an evergreen tree to a new home.
How to Plant a Tree in Poor Soil
In this how-to video, learn sure-fire tree-planting tips with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook