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Secrets of Smooth Brushwork
The unforgiving art of painting woodwork
How To Hide Speaker Wires
Hiding your speak wires not only makes your entertainment setup look cleaner—it can also extend the lifespan of your wires.
S4 E18: Tree Transplant, Handrail Extension
Roger transplants a spruce tree that was originally planted too close to a house. The guys ask, "What is it?" Tom helps a homeowner extend a staircase handrail using a new type of fastening system.
Designing with Trees
With proper planting, trees soften your property—and bring it into focus
The History of Gingerbread Trim
Dive into the history of gingerbread trim. Discover how this ornate architectural detail became a hallmark of Victorian homes.
S5 E18: Vinyl Floor, In-Ground Sprinkler
Tom helps a pair of homeowners patch a hole in their vinyl kitchen floor. The guys ask, "What is it?" Roger helps a homeowner repair a leaky in-ground sprinkler system.
The East Boston Project: After
The remodel of this 1916 two-family house is finished—on time and on (a small) budget. Take a look at what the TOH TV crew can do without breaking the bank.
Winter Plant Tip: Buy Ugly
Dormant bare-root plants make for a wise cold-weather purchase
Eat-in Kitchens
Chock full of convenience and charm, these spaces will have you longing for dinnertime
S4 E17: Residential Well, Vinyl Siding
Richard and a specialist repair a residential well system for a homeowner by replacing the pump and pressurized well tank. Tom helps a homeowner repair a small hole in his vinyl siding.
How to Build a Radiator Cover Cabinet With Simple Tools
Is rust or peeling painting turning your radiator into an eyesore? Give it a fresh look with this simple DIY cover.
S5 E17: Carpet, Table Saw Safety
Kevin helps a homeowner select wall-to-wall carpet and install it properly with a professional installer. The guys ask, "What is it?" Tom shows Kevin a few tips for using a tablesaw safely and demonstrates a new type of emergency-brake.
Green-Home Resolutions
Giving up carbs and quitting smoking are hard. Saving money, conserving energy, and making the world a better place are easy
A Home That's Fit For Another Century
Touches of period charm and a rejiggered floorplan make this 1765 Georgian livable for generations to come
Recycling Vintage Registers
Put decorative relics of turn-of-the-century central heating to reuse in your house
S4 E16: Hammers, Pressure-Assisted Toilet, Plaster
Tom shows Kevin several different types of hammers and how to use them. Richard repairs a pressure-assisted toilet. Tom then gives Kevin some lessons on how to patch a large hole in a wall using veneer plaster and blueboard.
S5 E16: Removing Shrubs, Extension Cords, Drain Pop-Up
Roger helps a pair of homeowners remove an overgrown Juniper bush. Kevin and Tom demonstrate the proper way to coil extension cords. Richard helps a homeowner replace a pop-up drain assembly on the pedestal sink in his bathroom.
S5 E15: Clearing Drains, Installing Cabinets
Richard shows Kevin different methods for clearing clogged drains. The guys ask, "What is it?" Tom helps a homeowner install new kitchen cabinets.
Birdhouses and Feeders
The proper design and placement of birdhouses and feeders make your yard a safe haven for Purple Martins and other fine feathered friends.
S4 E15: In-Ground Sprinklers, Deck Footings
Roger installs a low cost in-ground sprinkler system. The guys ask, "What is it?" Tom helps a homeowner pour new concrete footings for a backyard deck.
A Second Chance: From Raw Basement to Family Room
An unfinished basement goes from cold and empty to warm and cozy