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S8 E21: Water Heater, Mosquito Trap, Exterior Trim

Kevin and Richard install an efficient heat-pump water heater, the guys ask: "What is it?", Roger discusses propane-fueled mosquito traps and Tom installs exterior trim against an uneven chimney.

How to Maintain a Lawn Organically

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows an environmentally safe way to grow a greener, healthier lawn.

Photoshop Redo: How to Rework a Ranch

Adding front and side porches and changing the roofline give a basic box a lot more appeal

S31 E20: Coming Together

Kevin O'Connor checks the house’s progress. Richard Trethewey sees the HVAC system. Kevin visits Florida’s Fort Myers area. The homeowner explains her interior design. Norm Abram installs decking.

How to Keep Renovation Costs Down

Get the right rooms for your reno without blowing the budget

S8 E20: Small Kitchen Makeover

Richard and Tom help a Detroit homeowner remodel her kitchen with new appliances, countertops, backsplash and even the kitchen sink! Roger Cook shares a tip on improving flower pot drainage.

A Small Remodel to Create All the Right Rooms

At TOH TV's latest project house, minor floor plan tweaks and a modest addition gave a family of four new places to gather, play, and spend quiet time.

How to Install a New Toilet Flange

Curing a wobbly toilet—once and for all—with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey

S31 E19: More Trouble than We Thought

Norm Abram meets with the general contractor and looks at slate-like shingles. Kevin O'Connor examines the new siding. The paint color consultant explains the color scheme.

S8 E19: Sash Locks, Furniture Stain, Plant Protection

Tom replaces broken sash locks on vinyl windows. Kevin gets some tips on staining furniture. Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner protect her plants from the ravages of winter.

Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: Walkability

These 22 locations have easy access by foot to local businesses, restaurants, parks, and schools

Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: Easy Commutes

Here are 17 places close enough to a city or major business center that your drive (or bike or train ride) to work will still leave you plenty of time to enjoy a rich old-home life.

Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: History Happened Here

These 10 spots can lay claim to some pretty nifty pasts—from Civil War battles to Saloon-style shoot outs—guaranteed to keep the History Channel set enthralled

Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: Outdoor Activities

Hiking, wind surfing, boating, hunting or biking are just some of the activities you can enjoy in these 20 neighborhoods.

Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: Gardening

These 14 places boast plant-friendly climates, community gardens, garden tours, or lush front-yards

Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: Small Towns

Here are a dozen quiet little places where people still know how to live and love the small town American life

Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: Victorians

Whether you prefer a Queen Anne, Italianate, or Folk Victorian, these 25 spots have plenty of ornate details and varying rooflines to go around

Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: First-Time Buyers

For those just starting out, here are 15 places you can get a house so well built, you might just end up hanging on to it for life

Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: City Living

For the homeowner who likes the hustle and bustle of an urban environment, here are 22 places where nightlife, great restaurants, and a diverse community are footsteps away

Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: Singles

These dozen hip spots have affordable homes, supportive communities and lots of ways to get out and meet people

Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: Cottages and Bungalows

Here are 22 spots with cozy homes and architecture that celebrates the simple Craftsman aesthetic

Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: Family Friendly

Whether it's becasue of the good schools, safe streets, or neighbors who look out for each other, here are 22 great places to raise your kids

Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: Retirees

Here are 12 places where homeowners can live out their golden years in smaller homes surrounded by friendly villages and stimulating college activities

Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: Waterfront

If you like gazing out at the lake, ocean or river right from you own front porch, here are 19 towns that should satisfy your water needs

Best Old House Neighborhoods 2010: College Towns

These 12 towns are home to great academic institutions and the sporting events, arts, culture, and intellectual stimulation that come with them