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Kitchen Before and After: Rules Are for Breaking
A design pro updated her galley kitchen by annexing space, widening entries, and making creative use of open shelves
How to Strip a Hardwood Floor
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows the proper and safe way to remove an old finish from a hardwood floor
The New York City House
This Old House TV heads to the land of egg creams, stickball, and brownstones for a rowhouse remodel
S7 E6: Laminate Repair, Walkway Fix, Air Filters
Tom shows Kevin how to repair damaged laminate countertops. Roger rebuilds a brick walkway. The guys ask, "What is it?" and then Richard shows different types of filters for forced-air HVAC systems.
S30 E6: Raising Timbers
The second week of the house raising. Homeowner Pete Favat shows Kevin the new kitchen space, while master carpenter Norm Abram travels to New Hampshire to see the custom kitchen being finished.
How to Replace an Old Faucet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows the proper way to replace an old kitchen faucet
Before and After Cape Cod
Get renovation ideas and see how these homeowners transformed a stuck-in-time 1950s Cape Cod into a comfortable home for today
How to Refinish Hardwood Floors
Applying a new finish to an old floor with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
Blending Old Paints
How to get the most bang for your bucket
S7 E5: Shrub Transplant, Water-Pressure Booster
Roger transplants a giant Rhododendron bush. The guys ask, "What is it?" and then, Richard helps a homeowner increase water pressure with an electric water-pressure booster.
S30 E5: Raising in the Rain
Despite continued rain, the crew completes the basement level, and Amy gives host Kevin a tour of that floor. In New Hampshire, floor panels and insulation are made in a controlled environment.
How to Get Rid of Bats
Due to the health and structural hazards bats pose, you’ll want to act quickly but carefully at the first signs of an infestation. Use our guide on how to get rid of bats to safely reclaim your home.
How to Transform a Salvaged Door into a Dressing Vanity
Use a vintage cottage door as an elegant dressing vanity fitted with a mirror and hooks
Old House, Smart House
Before getting comfy meant adjusting the thermostat, homes were designed to catch a breeze or, in colder climes, to block one. See how traditional building elements can make your home more efficient today
The Sustainable Garden
A homeowner turns her humble backyard into a sustainable garden filled with food, flowers, and a few farmland friends
S7 E4: Lawn Repair, Curved Molding
Roger helps repair damage done to a lawn when a new well was installed. The guys ask "What is it?" and Tom shows a homeowner how to make curved stair molding with red oak and simple power tools.
S30 E4: Prefabricating Inside and Out
General contractor Tom Silva meets up with builder Tedd Benson to see about wall systems while master electrician Allen Gallant works to pre-wire the building with a new wiring system.
One-Room Redos
Six smart makeovers reveal the pains and payoffs of renovating a single space
Norm's Notebook: How To Use a Handsaw
Essential advice from This Old House master carpenter Norm Abram
Handsaws
Before you turn on that power saw, consider the virtues of sawing by hand
LED Flashlights
Long-lasting LEDs are the smart choice for your new flashlight
S7 E3: Pendant Light, Succulent Plants
Kevin travels to Nashville, Tennessee, where he helps brighten up a kitchen with new pendant lighting. Then, houseplant expert Carrie Kelly shows Roger how to care for cacti and other succulents.
S30 E3: Even the Foundation is Prefabricated!
General contractor Tom Silva begins building the new house. In New Hampshire, builder Tedd Benson shows Kevin the work in the timberframe office. Landscape architect Wes presents a plan for the yard.
How to Compost: 7 Essential Steps
From siting the pile to testing if it's done, we give you the essential information on how to start a compost pile
Small Fixes, Big Payoff
Some key changes made a vintage cottage ultra-livable without sacrificing an ounce of its charm