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S7 E12: Boulder Removal, Loose Shower Pipes
Roger helps homeowners break apart and remove a large boulder, the guys ask "What is it?", Richard fixes loose pipes inside a shower wall and Tom shares a tip for getting a secure grip on a hammer.
How to Know Whether to Repair or Replace
Everything breaks, eventually. TOH helps you decide if it's worth your time—and money—to bust out the tool kit for a quick fix or start shopping for something new
Pro Tips: Snow and Ice Removal
Buried by a blizzard? Follow our tips for digging out
S30 E12: Natural Surfaces and the Latest Appliances
Landscape contractor Roger Cook installs granite steps and general contractor Tom Silva installs the flooring on the first floor. Host Kevin O'Connor takes homeowner Amy to test drive new appliances.
The New York City House: Gorgeous Period Details
Ever wonder what's inside those beautiful Brooklyn rowhouses? Here's a glimpse of a century-old Renaissance Revival—one of TOH TV's projects—filled with well-preserved details
S7 E11: Deck Repair, Hydrangea Planting
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a very dangerous deck, the guys ask "What is it?" and Roger helps a homeowner with a hydrangea bush that won't flower.
S30 E11: Making A Mark
Host Kevin O'Connor finds solar energy specialist Jeff Wolfe installing solar panels. General contractor Tom Silva shows Kevin some of the special details beind put into the house.
S7 E10: Whole-House Water Filter, Rubber Roof
Richard helps install a whole-house water filter. The guys ask, "What is it?", Tom helps a homeowner repair a hole in a rubber roof and Richard shares a tip for cutting PVC pipe without a saw.
S30 E10: Bringing Things Together
With the rough plumbing and electrical nearly complete and the cabinets in, Kevin O’Connor takes a look at the water system while Tom Silva lends a hand to finish the exterior wall panels.
The Holiday-Ready House
20 ways to prepare for the holidays to make your digs more functional, safe, and guest-friendly
How to Winterize Yard Tools
Your outdoor power tools will benefit from some upkeep before they hibernate for the long winter ahead.
S7 E9: Retaining Wall, Noisy Faucet
Roger helps homeowners build a retaining wall using pressure-treated timbers. The guys ask, "What is it?" then Richard has an easy fix for a kitchen faucet that is making a loud, shuddering sound.
S30 E9: Rock Stars
Host Kevin O'Connor arrives in Weston and finds masons just in from Wisconsin to help. Tom Silva shows homeowner Amy the new synthetic slate roofing.
The Ultimate Gingerbread House-Making Tool Kit
Dremels, band saws, utility knives: the tools you use to construct a gingerbread house aren't that different from the ones you use on a real house And once you make your own, be sure to submit it to our gingerbread house contest for a chance to win a $670 Kohler prize pack!
7 Astounding, Award-Winning Gingerbread Houses
Eight astounding gingerbread houses to inspire you to create your own confectionary abode
S30 E8: Closing Up the House
Three weeks into the house raising, and the Bensonwood crew is placing the last of the roof panels. Tom Silva shows Kevin O'Connor how the windows are flashed and installed in the workshop.
8 Contraptions to Cook a Turkey (2022)
Want some alternative ways to cook a turkey this Thanksgiving? Here are a products that will help you think outside the oven when you prepare your holiday bird.
Do Granite Countertops Emit Radon?
We separate the myth from the fact, and tell you what to do if you're concerned
10 Uses for Coffee Filters
They're a must-have item in the kitchen, of course. But lint-free, tear-resistant coffee filters are mighty handy in the workshop—and pretty much everywhere else.
3 Small Spaces, 9 Bold Color Ideas
The quickest way to transform your littlest rooms? Take a high-impact approach with paint
S7 E7: Energy Efficiency Special
Tom seals openings around doors, windows, and penetrations into a house. Richard reduces heating costs by installing a weather-responsive boiler control. Tom cools things with a whole-house fan.
S30 E7: Modular Rooms
Two weeks into the new house raising, master carpenter Norm Abram meets architect Chris Adams for a tour. At the end of the day, the homeowners join the builders for a dedication ceremony.
Second Life for a Second Empire
How one novice homeowner renovated a wreck with crumbling walls, moldy floors, and pigeon nests, relying on lots of help from her dear old dad
The Best Space Heaters
We’ve rounded up 4 space heaters so you can select the right type to warm up your home.
Appliance Insurance
A home warranty can cover the cost of repairing or replacing old appliances and mechanical systems that start to fail. Just make sure you know what you're getting