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How To Cut Glass
In this guide, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates safe and effective techniques for cutting glass.
How to Use Trees to Save Energy
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and host Kevin O'Connor share tips for cutting energy costs with strategic tree planting
How To Transplant a Small Evergreen Tree
In this video and guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows you how to move an evergreen tree to a new home.
How to Plant a Tree in Poor Soil
In this how-to video, learn sure-fire tree-planting tips with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook
How To Remove Ivy From a House
In this how-to video and guide, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to safely remove ivy from your home.
How to Install an Under-Sink Water Filter
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to add a filtered cold-water drinking faucet to a kitchen sink.
How To Install a Standby Generator for Your Home
Worried about power outages? Learn how to install a standby generator by following our detailed guide so you never risk losing electricity.
How to Install a Garbage Disposal
In this how-to video, learn to replace a garbage disposal with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.
How To Replace Window Sash Cords
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva repairs an old double-hung window.
How To Fill Gaps in a Wide-Plank Wood Floor in Your Home
Floorboard gaps can diminish your home's appearance and energy efficiency. Explore innovative ways to fill floorboard gaps in this guide.
How To Fix a Leaky Basement Wall in Easy to Follow Steps
In this how-to video, learn how to fix a basement leak around a drainpipe with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
How to Replace a Basement Window
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva puts in a new basement window
How to Protect Your Gutters and Make Them Leaf-Proof
Tired of cleaning out clogs from your gutters? This guide and video cover how to make your gutters leaf-proof, including some DIY options.
How to Install a Water Heater Shut-off Valve
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey upgrades a water heater with an automatic shut-off valve.
How To Animal-Proof a Porch
If you have animals taking up residence under your porch, follow our video and guide to create a humane barrier to deter them from setting up a den.
How to Refinish a Cast-Iron Tub
In this how-to video, This Old House host Kevin O'Connor reveals tub-refinishing techniques
How To Repair a Pressure-Assisted Toilet
Pressure-assisted toilets have unique problems and repairs. This step-by-step guide provides a fix for a common problem.
How to Install a Drip-Irrigation System
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install a drip-irrigation for lawns
How To Patch Strip Flooring
Learn how to repair damaged strip flooring with our step-by-step guide for a seamless patch that blends perfectly with your existing wood floor.
How To Install a Stair Handrail: A Step by Step Guide
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows us how to install a professional-looking handrail that meets building code requirements.
How to Install a New Interior Door
In this how-to video, replace an interior door with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
How to Install an Instantaneous Water Heater
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey gets in hot water
How You can Fix a Sticky Shower Door in Your Bathroom
Sticky shower doors can be a pain. Here's a simple step-by-step guide you can follow to get your doors back in working order.
How to Cut Tile For Professional Looking Results
In this how-to video, This Old House tile contractor Joe Ferrante shows various techniques for cutting different types of tile.
How to Build Wooden Landscape Steps
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook builds timber-frame steps