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How to Install a Portable Air Conditioner

In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey offers a quick and easy way to cool off a room.
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How to Deal with Termites

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva consults with a professional exterminator about ridding a home of termites
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Home Inspection Nightmares VIII

More weird home inspector discoveries
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Finding a Matching Tile Replacement: A Comprehensive Guide

When tile cracks, you want to find the right replacement to match. Here's what to do to find a matching tile to replace a cracked one.
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10 Types of Levels for Home Improvement Projects

A well-made level can help most tasks become easier and the results more accurate.
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How To Cut Crown Molding

Cutting crown molding can be challenging, but we'll walk you through different cutting methods and helpful tips in this guide.
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How to Remove Stains from Kitchen Countertops

Learn effective methods to remove stains from kitchen countertops, including natural stone, laminate, and quartz.
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How To Strip Paint from Hardware

If you have old, painted-over hardware, it's easy to rescue. Follow this step-by-step guide to remove paint from your hardware.
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Norm's Notebook: How to Store Rakes

Master carpenter Norm Abram's techniques for rakes
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Easy Kitchen and Bath Upgrades

Put in a little do-it-yourself time to make hardworking areas more practical and polished
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Automatic Valve Shut-off for Washing Machines

The Intelliflow turns washing machine water-supply valves on and off, so you don't have to
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Reinventing the Rake

Smart new designs and features help you make quick work of leaves, clods, and rocks
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The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Handsaws

What's so great about Japanese hand saws? In our guide we look at the versatile design, uses, and why one belongs in every homeowner's toolkit.
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How to Build a Small Deck

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to build a simple entry-level deck.
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Integrating a Flat-Screen Television in Your Living Room

Large flat-screen TVs are common in most living rooms today, but they can domindate the space. Explore ideas to seamlessly integrate your TV with the rest of your decor.
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So You Think You Wanna Be on TV?

Folks often ask what it takes to get their renovations on the This Old House TV show. Here's the inside scoop on what the producers look for in a project
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How to Seed a New Lawn

In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook plants a new lawn from seed
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How to Prune a Fruit Tree in 6 Simple to Follow Steps

Pruning a fruit tree can lead to better fruit production and improve air circulation. Read how to correctly prune a fruit tree in our step-by-step guide.
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A Step By Step Guide To Opening a Painted Shut Window

A painted-shut window can be a pain to open. In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to free a stuck window.
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How To Join Steel and Copper Pipes in Your Home

Check out our guide and video to learn how to use a dielectric union to combine dissimilar metals, preventing corrosion and leaks.
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How To Install an Air Valve for a Hot Water Heating System

Air that gets trapped in your hot water heating system can leave homeowners in the cold. Learn how to install an air valve for a hot water heating system in our step-by-step guide.
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How to Install a Programmable Thermostat

Installing a programmable thermostat? Watch our how-to video with This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey showing how to install an automatic, fully programmable thermostat
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How to Install a Frost-Proof Faucet

In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows how to replace a standard hose faucet with a freeze-resistant model
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A Guide to Avoiding Nail-Gun Injuries

Learn essential safety tips for using nail guns. Prevent injuries, understand proper handling, and master best practices.
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Adapting and Reusing Old Buildings

Factors to weigh before deciding to convert a commercial or industrial space for private use