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A Home That's Fit For Another Century
Touches of period charm and a rejiggered floorplan make this 1765 Georgian livable for generations to come
Recycling Vintage Registers
Put decorative relics of turn-of-the-century central heating to reuse in your house
S4 E16: Hammers, Pressure-Assisted Toilet, Plaster
Tom shows Kevin several different types of hammers and how to use them. Richard repairs a pressure-assisted toilet. Tom then gives Kevin some lessons on how to patch a large hole in a wall using veneer plaster and blueboard.
S5 E16: Removing Shrubs, Extension Cords, Drain Pop-Up
Roger helps a pair of homeowners remove an overgrown Juniper bush. Kevin and Tom demonstrate the proper way to coil extension cords. Richard helps a homeowner replace a pop-up drain assembly on the pedestal sink in his bathroom.
S5 E15: Clearing Drains, Installing Cabinets
Richard shows Kevin different methods for clearing clogged drains. The guys ask, "What is it?" Tom helps a homeowner install new kitchen cabinets.
Birdhouses and Feeders
The proper design and placement of birdhouses and feeders make your yard a safe haven for Purple Martins and other fine feathered friends.
S4 E15: In-Ground Sprinklers, Deck Footings
Roger installs a low cost in-ground sprinkler system. The guys ask, "What is it?" Tom helps a homeowner pour new concrete footings for a backyard deck.
A Second Chance: From Raw Basement to Family Room
An unfinished basement goes from cold and empty to warm and cozy
The Best Way To Store Extension Cords
Follow the coiling techniques and storage solutions outlined in this guide to store extension cables without getting them tangled.
How to Replace an Extension Cord Plug
Does your extension cord plug need replacement? Here are easy steps to help you rewire and fix an old or broken cord.
A Step By Step Guide to Installing a Fireplace Mantel
Want to install a new mantel? It's not as hard as you might think. Follow this step-by-step guide for everything you need to know.
How to Add Wall Insulation in an Old House without Damage
This guide explores insulation options and techniques suitable for older homes, helping you make the best decisions and avoid damage.
French Doors With Vintage Flair
Column writer Amy Hughes provides instructions for how to install French doors where only one door had been in this guide.
Christmas Tree Tips
How to find a healthy evergreen, cart it home, get it into the stand, and decorate it—and your house—safely. Oh, and what to do with the tree after the holidays are over
10 Innovative Uses for Foam Spray for DIY Projects
Got Extra Foam Spray From Your Last DIY Project? Here Are Some Creative Ways You Can Use the Rest of That Can for New Projects.
S4 E14: Radon Mitigation, Fruit Tree Pruning
Kevin helps a pair of homeowners who have dangerous levels of radon gas in their basement. Kevin shows a number of radon test kits available. Roger shows a homeowner how to prune his apple tree to produce healthy fruit.
S5 E14: Willow Pruning, Hydronic Heating Zones
Roger and arborist Matt Foti help a homeowner properly prune his overgrown willow tree. Richard fixes a hot water heating system that doesn’t provide enough heat to a newly-built addition.
S5 E13: Mulching, Sash Weights
Roger takes a homeowner shopping for mulch and shows her how to re-mulch and edge her garden beds. Tom shows a homeowner how to replace broken sash balancers in his double-hung windows.
S4 E13: Vinyl Floor, Preventing Frozen Pipes
Tom installs a new vinyl floor. The guys ask, "What is it?" Richard shows Kevin a few ways to prevent plumbing pipes from freezing in the winter and the proper way to thaw frozen pipes.
S5 E12: Mixing Valve, Tool Batteries
Richard repairs an old shower mixing valve. The guys ask, "What is it?" Kevin and Tom are joined by battery expert Tim Pugh to discuss battery technology in cordless tools and proper recycling of batteries.
S4 E12: Window Washing, Water Heater Maintenance
Kevin meets with a local expert to learn about the proper tools techniques for window washing. The guys ask, "What is it?" Richard helps a pair of homeowners flush the sediment out of their aging electric water heater. Richard demonstrates water heater maintenance tips.
