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Kevin O'Connor and the Krewe of Zulu prepare for Mardi Gras. In Holy Cross, Roger Cook finds metal worker Joe Strain finishing the installation of the "hoop and scroll" iron fence.

Richard shows how to replace the parts inside a toilet tank, Roger shares tips on above-ground sprinklers and lawn watering, and Tom shows how to build a plywood bookcase.

In this video, This Old House master plumber Richard Trethewey shows how bathtub drains work, and how to fix them when they don’t.

How to build a small bookcase with more than 10 square feet of shelf space

Host Kevin O'Connor meets District Fire Chief Tim McConnell to see how his firemen are rebuilding 22 damaged firehouses with the help of volunteers and the Denis Leary Foundation in NYC.

Richard installs a "pressure reducing valve." Roger discusses which types of grass are best for climates and conditions. The guys ask "What is it?" Tom installs crown molding on kitchen cabinets.

This is a video to watch! A flooded New Orleans is demolished, and a brand-new modular house is put in its place—as if in seconds

This Old House DIY Expert & House One Editor Jenn Largesse shares a few smart ways to put your tennis balls to use without ever hitting the court.

Kevin and Roger visit a tradition on Poydras St., Mother's Restaurant, to sample the local cuisine. Roger and landscape architect Brian Sublette create public and private space on our lot.

This special episode is dedicated to the life and work of tile expert Joe Ferrante. Joe worked on many projects for This Old House and Ask This Old House over 20 years.

How to make handy storage for games and gizmos, with instructions for parents and kids.