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Installing Decorative Tiles: A Step-By-Step Guide

Beautify your home by DIY-installing decorative tiles—and avoid filling their nooks and crannies with grout.
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Design Your Own Art Tile

For truly one-of-a-kind tiles, many companies will create custom pieces on request
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Making Clean Cuts in Glass

A safe and simple guide to making clean cuts in glass
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How To Get the Best Finish for Handrails

Shellac is the best finish for handrails and other high-touch areas like banisters. Here's how to apply it yourself.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Replacing Two-Prong Receptacles

There are several ways to upgrade older two-prong receptacles to three-prong ones. Learn more from expert Heath Eastman.
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Divining Uses for Stained Glass

Vintage windows can improve the look of your interior, block unsightly views, filter sunlight, and more
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Garden Hand Tools

Choosing and using tough, reliable tools that will take a beating in your yard.
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How To Build a Ventilated Cabinet Door

Increase airflow while refreshing your storage space with custom ventilated cabinet doors. Follow these easy steps to build your own.
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How To Swap in a Vintage Light

Want to add more character to your home with a vintage light? This guide walks you through all the steps of swapping out a light fixture.
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How To Rewire and Hang an Old Light Fixture

We'll help you get that vintage light fixture installed with a few easy-to-find components.
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Buying and Using Vintage Light Fixtures

Hang a vintage fixture to give a style boost to a bedroom, dining room, or hallwayUse this guide to learn everything about buying and using vintage light fixtures to give a style boost to a bedroom, dining room, or hallway.
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How To Build a Stylish Bar Cabinet

Learn how to use stained glass panels to build a stylish bar cabinet in just 4 hours with our in-depth guide.
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How to Waterproof a Basement

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva solves wet basement problems.
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How to Unclog a Toilet

A clogged toilet is a common problem. In this guide, This Old House contractor Richard Trethewey explains how to best unclog your toilet.
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How to Repair Faucets and Drains

Plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey fixes a faulty faucet and replaces a leaky drainpipe
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How To Repair a Drip Irrigation System and Maximize its Efficiency

In this how-to video and guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook fixes a severed irrigation line.
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How to Properly Plant a Tree

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows the proper way to plant a tree
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Using a Putty Knife

Master using a putty knife. Learn proper techniques for applying putty, scraping, filling, and essential tips for DIY and pro projects.
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How to Lay a Gravel Path

In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook creates a rustic DIY gravel walkway
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How To Find Sliding Door Replacement Parts

This guide explains how to find your manufacturer, order replacement parts, perform easy fixes, and care for your sliding doors.
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How to Insulate Window Weight Pockets

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows an energy-efficient way to insulate old windows
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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.