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How to Replace a Dishwasher and Install a New One
Homeowners who are struggling with faulty dishwashers should consider replacing their appliances. Read how to do this yourself in our step-by-step guide.
How To Repair Vinyl Siding
In this guide, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva provides step-by-step instructions on how to repair vinyl siding in your home.
How to Vent a Bathroom Fan
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva provides an escape for bathroom moisture
How To Prune a Sick Hedge and Restore it to Good Health
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to prune a sick hedge back to good health.
How to Reshingle a Roof
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to replace an asphalt-shingle roof
How to Clear Poison Ivy From Your Yard Safely & Effectively
In this guide, This Old House landscape contractor, Roger Cook, provides strategies for ridding your yard of harmful poison ivy.
How to Remove Roof Moss
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares tips for keeping a roof free of moss and mold.
How To Repair a Plaster Ceiling
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to repair a cracked plaster ceiling.
How To Plant and Care For a Climbing Vine in Your Yard
In this how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows how to plant and care for a climbing vine.
Everything You Need to Know to Paint Aluminum Siding
This Old House painting contractor Jim Clark shares tips to help you clean and prepare your aluminum siding for a fresh coat of paint.
A Comprehensive, Step-By-Step Guide to Cutting Miters
In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows various tools and techniques for cutting precise miter joints.
How To Install a Mini-Split Air Conditioner for Your Home
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates how to install a mini-split air conditioner.
How To Install a Rain Diverter
A rain diverter can protect your home from water damage and ensure a dry and safe entryway. Learn how to install a rain diverter in our guide.
How To Install a Prehung Door
Need to replace an old exterior door? Learn how to install a new prehung exterior door with This Old House contractor Tom Silva.
This Old Studio Apartment
Big ideas for a very small space
Everything You Need to Know to Replace a Wall Tile
Do you have a broken or cracked tile on your bathroom wall? Learn how to replace it yourself with This Old House's Joe Ferrante.
How To Install a Utility Sink
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows you how to install a utility sink
A Step by Step Guide to Repairing Damaged or Cracked Stucco
In this guide, we walk you through how to patch cracked or damaged stucco to prevent further damage and restore a smooth finish.
10 Uses for Steel Wool
Our detailed guide explores various uses for steel wool that both improve your day-to-day life and help you in emergencies.
Plant in Pots: Selection, Arrangement, and Care
We'll show you how to grow a container garden by creating pleasing arrangements and maintaining your plants year-round.
Get Your Dream Deck
How to get the right backyard retreat for your house
Newton Shingle-Style House
A family lets go of a house they've liked living in for a decade to renovate one they hope they'll love for an even longer time
The Newton House: Before
TOH TV renovates an 1897 Shingle-style house for a family of four
Porch Design Solution: Covering a Sun-Drenched Deck
Problem: Most days, the deck was too hot to lounge on Solution: Create a three-season porch for more usable living space
Tips for a Lush Organic Lawn: The Ultimate Guide
Want a lush, chemical-free lawn? These tips help you break your lawn's reliance on synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides.