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All You Need to Know About Grass Species for Your Lawn
In this guide, we’ll explore eight grass species, the benefits and drawbacks of each, and their ideal growing conditions.
Home Inspection Nightmares III
It's not just a bad dream—it's real. Luckily these home inspectors weren't sleeping on the job. The latest horrors, courtesy of the ASHI Reporter.
How to Lay a Budget-Friendly Gravel Path
Read our step-by-step guide on how to lay a gravel pathway and learn how to choose the right material to keep your project budget-friendly.
3 Kitchens 3 Budgets
Whether your bankroll is small, ample, or somewhere in between, it's possible to get the kitchen you crave at a price you can swallow. And we've got the case studies to prove it
A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Interior Shutters for You
Most interior shutters today are variations on the louver style. But there are other designs available, made for every need and preference.
Guide to Draining and Flushing an Electric Water Heater
This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows a quick and effective way to drain a sediment-filled electric water heater.
How to Fix a Noisy Forced Air System
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows how to quiet a loud heating duct.
How to Install Attic Stairs
Step-by-step instructions to help you install folding attic stairs for easier access to your attic.
How to Repair a Kitchen Sink Sprayer
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey fixes a faulty sink sprayer
How To Apply an Epoxy Coating to a Garage Floor
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows the steps to creating a durable, stain-resistant garage floor.
How To Install Electric Radiant Heating
Watch as This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey explains the warming attributes of electric radiant heat.
How To Retrofit Cellulose Insulation
Learn how to retrofit cellulose insulation for your home in this step-by-step guide from This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
How To Change a Water Heater Anode Rod
In this how-to video and article, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows a simple way to add years to your water heater
How To Add Headroom to a Stairway
Watch This Old House's Tom Silva show you how to change the dimensions of a staircase to keep you from bumping your head.
How to Install a New Threshold
In this how-to video and guide, we show you how to remove an old threshold and install a new one to improve your home's doorway.
What You Need to Know to Troubleshoot a Leaky Shower
In this video, learn how to detect a leaky shower stall with This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey.
How to Repair Sliding Wood Closet Doors
Have a sliding wood closet door that sticks or shudders? Luckily, this is an easy DIY that most homeowners can tackle themselves.
How To Install a Solar Attic Fan to Keep Your Attic Cool
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to install a solar attic fan and keep an attic cool.
Modern Bath, Vintage Looks
How to design a retro-style bath, from floor plan to finishes to product
Out of the New, Into the Old
Cracked plaster, peeling paint, and leaking pipes galore couldn't stop one family from swapping their convenience-filled suburban home for a colonial-era farmstead with room to roam
How to Install Radon Mitigation
An odorless gas, radon can pose serious health risks without you even realizing it. Learn how to install radon mitigation to keep you safe.
How to Patch Stucco
In this how-to video, repair a blistered stucco finish with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
How To Set Tile
A This Old House pro explains how to set ceramic tile in a subway pattern. Learn how to install tiles the right way and which tools to use.
Tips and Tricks To Plaster a Wall Properly
In this guide, This Old House master plasterer Stephen Norton provides tips and tricks for how to properly plaster a wall.
How To Build Deck Stairs
In this guide, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to build sturdy, attractive deck stairs for your home.