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S5 E20: Heat-Tolerant Shrub, Solar Powered Vent
Roger shows a homeowner how the brick stairs in front of his house have created a blistering "micro-climate." They replace an ailing shrub with a heat-tolerant yew. The guys ask, "What is it?" Tom improves the ventilation in an attic by installing a solar-powered roof fan.
How To Design and Care for a Privet Hedge
Get tips and tricks for caring for privet hedges. This iconic plant can serve as a green property marker, windscreen, and noise barrier.
13 Simple Door Surround Profiles From Stock Molding
Find out how you can use standard stock molding to build beautiful door frames. Our guide includes 13 stunning profiles.
How to Trim Hedges: A Comprehensive Guide
Five important tips to ensure your hedges are properly maintained and looking their best.
Planning a Green Remodel
Tackling any redo is difficult, but making it an eco-friendly one adds to the challenge. Here are some lessons learned from TOH TV's newest project
S4 E19: Radiator Cover, Steam Humidifier
Tom shows Kevin how to build a custom cover for a radiator. Richard shows Kevin several different types of humidifiers and makes a housecall to install a steam humidifier on a forced-air heating system.
Home Inspection Nightmares IV
The latest in our series of horrors sleuthed out by the inspectors of the ASHI Reporter
Sneak Peek: The Austin Episodes
Go behind the scenes to see how Norm, Tom, Richard, Roger, and Kevin follow an eco-friendly renovation in the Texas capital, home to the oldest green building program in the country.
S5 E19: Painting Radiators, Standby Generator
Richard helps a homeowner refinish her cast iron radiators. They sandblast the peeling paint and apply a brand new finish. Kevin helps install a standby generator in an area with frequent power outages.
Secrets of Smooth Brushwork
The unforgiving art of painting woodwork
How To Hide Speaker Wires
Hiding your speak wires not only makes your entertainment setup look cleaner—it can also extend the lifespan of your wires.
S4 E18: Tree Transplant, Handrail Extension
Roger transplants a spruce tree that was originally planted too close to a house. The guys ask, "What is it?" Tom helps a homeowner extend a staircase handrail using a new type of fastening system.
Designing with Trees
With proper planting, trees soften your property—and bring it into focus
The History of Gingerbread Trim
Dive into the history of gingerbread trim. Discover how this ornate architectural detail became a hallmark of Victorian homes.
S5 E18: Vinyl Floor, In-Ground Sprinkler
Tom helps a pair of homeowners patch a hole in their vinyl kitchen floor. The guys ask, "What is it?" Roger helps a homeowner repair a leaky in-ground sprinkler system.
The East Boston Project: After
The remodel of this 1916 two-family house is finished—on time and on (a small) budget. Take a look at what the TOH TV crew can do without breaking the bank.
Winter Plant Tip: Buy Ugly
Dormant bare-root plants make for a wise cold-weather purchase
S4 E17: Residential Well, Vinyl Siding
Richard and a specialist repair a residential well system for a homeowner by replacing the pump and pressurized well tank. Tom helps a homeowner repair a small hole in his vinyl siding.
How to Build a Radiator Cover Cabinet With Simple Tools
Is rust or peeling painting turning your radiator into an eyesore? Give it a fresh look with this simple DIY cover.
S5 E17: Carpet, Table Saw Safety
Kevin helps a homeowner select wall-to-wall carpet and install it properly with a professional installer. The guys ask, "What is it?" Tom shows Kevin a few tips for using a tablesaw safely and demonstrates a new type of emergency-brake.
Green-Home Resolutions
Giving up carbs and quitting smoking are hard. Saving money, conserving energy, and making the world a better place are easy
