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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How To Replace Window Sash Cords

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva repairs an old double-hung window.
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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.
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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.
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How to Replace a Basement Window

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva puts in a new basement window
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to Refinish a Cast-Iron Tub

In this how-to video, This Old House host Kevin O'Connor reveals tub-refinishing techniques
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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How to Install a New Interior Door

In this how-to video, replace an interior door with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva.
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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
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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.
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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.
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How to Build Wooden Landscape Steps

In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook builds timber-frame steps