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Living Through A Renovation

We stayed on one floor of the East Boston project house while the crew tore up the other two. Here's how we survived.
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S4 E22: Radiator, Grading, Newel, Tub Refinishing

Richard shows Kevin how to repair damaged threads on a radiator. Roger solves a grading problem that is causing wood rot. The guys ask, "What is it?" Tom shows Kevin how to stabilize a wobbly newel post. Kevin helps a homeowner refinish her old cast-iron bathtub..
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Small Wonder

They had big plans for the little space, determined to enhance its antique charm. Here's how they made an 1880s farmhouse work for their modern family
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S5 E22: Shut Off Valve, Climbing Roses

Richard helps a homeowner replace a corroded shut-off valve with a new one. The guys ask, "What is it?" Roger helps a homeowner select the proper rose bushes and plant them so they will "climb" a two-rail fence.
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S28 E23: Keeping Austin Weird

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Stone Faced

Rock veneer adds depth and texture to walls, foundations, and chimneys
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9 Galley Kitchen Design Tips

Galley kitchens may be small, but they don't have to feel that way. Here are nine ways to make the most of your space.
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S4 E21: Energy Efficiency Special

Richard installs an instantaneous water heater. Roger shows how proper planting of deciduous and evergreen trees can help reduce heating and cooling costs. Tom insulates the walls of a Victorian. Tom demonstrates how to add fiberglass insulation to an attic.
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7 Alternative Uses for Dental Floss

Dental floss is a household staple typically confined to the bathroom drawer next to your toothbrush, but here are a few other ways to put it to use.
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S5 E21: Composite Decking, Noisy Steam Heat

Tom removes the cracked and warped boards on an old deck and installs new composite decking using hidden fasteners. Richard quiets down a noisy steam heating system.
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Foundation Plants: Design Ideas For Beautiful Landscaping

Looking to hide your foundation or just liven up your yard? Consider these plants and shrubs to keep your home beautiful year-round.
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S28 E22: Trethewey in Texas

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Modern Kitchen Amenities Meet Traditional Looks

An appliance-packed kitchen caters to serious cooks, while furniturelike details make it elegant and inviting
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S4 E20: Driveway Marker, Hot Water Radiator

Roger and a specialist help a homeowner install a granite driveway marker. The guys ask, "What is it?" Richard fixes a hot water radiator that is not providing any heat.
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Little Ways To Save Big on a Remodel

As shown on an East Boston project, there are creative ways to save on a home remodel—in this case, more than $70,000.
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S5 E20: Heat-Tolerant Shrub, Solar Powered Vent

Roger shows a homeowner how the brick stairs in front of his house have created a blistering "micro-climate." They replace an ailing shrub with a heat-tolerant yew. The guys ask, "What is it?" Tom improves the ventilation in an attic by installing a solar-powered roof fan.
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How To Design and Care for a Privet Hedge

Get tips and tricks for caring for privet hedges. This iconic plant can serve as a green property marker, windscreen, and noise barrier.
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S28 E21: The Great State of Texas

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13 Simple Door Surround Profiles From Stock Molding

Find out how you can use standard stock molding to build beautiful door frames. Our guide includes 13 stunning profiles.
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How to Trim Hedges: A Comprehensive Guide

Five important tips to ensure your hedges are properly maintained and looking their best.
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Planning a Green Remodel

Tackling any redo is difficult, but making it an eco-friendly one adds to the challenge. Here are some lessons learned from TOH TV's newest project
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S4 E19: Radiator Cover, Steam Humidifier

Tom shows Kevin how to build a custom cover for a radiator. Richard shows Kevin several different types of humidifiers and makes a housecall to install a steam humidifier on a forced-air heating system.
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Home Inspection Nightmares IV

The latest in our series of horrors sleuthed out by the inspectors of the ASHI Reporter
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Sneak Peek: The Austin Episodes

Go behind the scenes to see how Norm, Tom, Richard, Roger, and Kevin follow an eco-friendly renovation in the Texas capital, home to the oldest green building program in the country.
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S5 E19: Painting Radiators, Standby Generator

Richard helps a homeowner refinish her cast iron radiators. They sandblast the peeling paint and apply a brand new finish. Kevin helps install a standby generator in an area with frequent power outages.