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How to Reshingle a Roof
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to replace an asphalt-shingle roof
How to Clear Poison Ivy From Your Yard Safely & Effectively
In this guide, This Old House landscape contractor, Roger Cook, provides strategies for ridding your yard of harmful poison ivy.
How to Remove Roof Moss
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares tips for keeping a roof free of moss and mold.
How To Repair a Plaster Ceiling
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to repair a cracked plaster ceiling.
How To Plant and Care For a Climbing Vine in Your Yard
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to plant and care for a climbing vine.
Everything You Need to Know to Paint Aluminum Siding
This Old House painting contractor Jim Clark shares tips to help you clean and prepare your aluminum siding for a fresh coat of paint.
A Comprehensive, Step-By-Step Guide to Cutting Miters
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows various tools and techniques for cutting precise miter joints.
How To Install a Mini-Split Air Conditioner for Your Home
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates how to install a mini-split air conditioner.
How To Install a Rain Diverter
A rain diverter can protect your home from water damage and ensure a dry and safe entryway. Learn how to install a rain diverter in our guide.
How To Install a Prehung Door
Need to replace an old exterior door? Learn how to install a new prehung exterior door with This Old House contractor Tom Silva.
This Old Studio Apartment
Big ideas for a very small space
Everything You Need to Know to Replace a Wall Tile
Do you have a broken or cracked tile on your bathroom wall? Learn how to replace it yourself with This Old House's Joe Ferrante.
How To Install a Utility Sink
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows you how to install a utility sink
A Step by Step Guide to Repairing Damaged or Cracked Stucco
In this guide, we walk you through how to patch cracked or damaged stucco to prevent further damage and restore a smooth finish.
10 Uses for Steel Wool
Our detailed guide explores various uses for steel wool that both improve your day-to-day life and help you in emergencies.
Plant in Pots: Selection, Arrangement, and Care
We'll show you how to grow a container garden by creating pleasing arrangements and maintaining your plants year-round.
Get Your Dream Deck
How to get the right backyard retreat for your house
Newton Shingle-Style House
A family lets go of a house they've liked living in for a decade to renovate one they hope they'll love for an even longer time
The Newton House: Before
TOH TV renovates an 1897 Shingle-style house for a family of four
Porch Design Solution: Covering a Sun-Drenched Deck
Problem: Most days, the deck was too hot to lounge on Solution: Create a three-season porch for more usable living space
Tips for a Lush Organic Lawn: The Ultimate Guide
Want a lush, chemical-free lawn? These tips help you break your lawn's reliance on synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides.
The Forever Expanding House
How one man simplified a lifetime of remodeling by starting with a frame that accepts endless additions
Vintage Brackets With Style
Corbels are charming historical brackets used for decorative and structural purposes. Here are some creative ways to use them in your home.
Top Dozen Tips for Enjoying a Volunteer Vacation
TOH magazine copy chief Leslie Monthan shares what she learned when she celebrated a landmark birthday by rolling up her sleeves
How to Build A Raised Planting Bed
Customize and optimize your plants' nutrients and moisture with this sturdy box you can build in a day