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Choosing Universal-Design Bath Fixtures

In this video and guide, This Old House experts discuss ways to add universal-design fixtures to your bathroom.
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How To Strip Painted Wallpaper

In this how-to video and guide, This Old House painting contractor Jim Clark shows an effective way to remove old, painted wallpaper.
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How To Repair Door Glass

Learn how to safely replace a broken glass pane in a wooden door with tips and advice from This Old House expert Tom Silva.
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How to Patch Plaster

Repairing plaster is easier than you might think. Check out this video on the best methods to making your wall look beautiful again.
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Everything You Need To Know To Install a Tub Grab Bar

In this how-to video, learn to create a safer bath by installing a grab bar with this old house general contractor Tom Silva
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How to Install a Sump Pump

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows an effective way to combat basement flooding
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A Step by Step Guide to Installing a Deadbolt Lock

In this guide, we show you step-by-step instructions on how to install a new deadbolt lock, as well as tips on how to maintain it.
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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 how-to video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook moves an evergreen 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 Stand-by Generator

In this how-to video, This Old House host Kevin O'Connor explains how to install a whole house stand-by generator.
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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 this how-to video, This Old House contractor Tom Silva shares ingenious tip for plugging floorboard gaps.
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How to Fix a Leaky Basement Wall

In this how-to video, learn how to fix a basement leak 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 Make Your Gutters Leaf-Proof

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva suggests solutions for clogged gutters
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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

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs a humane animal barrier
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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