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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
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey explains the warming attributes of electric radiant heat.
How to Retrofit Cellulose Insulation
In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains how to install cellulose insulation
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
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains how to 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
In this video, a TOH pro explains how to set ceramic tile in a subway pattern
How To Plaster a Wall
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.
Ceiling Fan Designs: Globe, Vintage, Modern, & More
From Victorian charm to sleek stainless steel, there’s a ceiling fan to suit every taste. Find the right design for your home.
How To Hang Drywall on a Ceiling
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to install drywall overhead using a lift.
How to Keep Your Pipes from Freezing
Turning your water on and off in your home is a process you probably take for granted until the water stops running. If there is little or no water from your faucet on a cold day, your pipes may be frozen. Watch as This Old House Plumbing and Heating expert, Richard Trethewey, shares some ways to keep your pipes from freezing this winter.
How To Install a Rainwater Collection Barrel
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to collect valuable rainwater for use in the garden