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The Best Way To Store Extension Cords

Follow the coiling techniques and storage solutions outlined in this guide to store extension cables without getting them tangled.
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S28 E16: Off To The Races

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How to Replace an Extension Cord Plug

Does your extension cord plug need replacement? Here are easy steps to help you rewire and fix an old or broken cord.
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A Step By Step Guide to Installing a Fireplace Mantel

Want to install a new mantel? It's not as hard as you might think. Follow this step-by-step guide for everything you need to know.
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How to Add Wall Insulation in an Old House without Damage

This guide explores insulation options and techniques suitable for older homes, helping you make the best decisions and avoid damage.
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The Bonus Bath

Our pro crew offers advice on how to add another wash-up-and-shower space—without adding on
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French Doors With Vintage Flair

Column writer Amy Hughes provides instructions for how to install French doors where only one door had been in this guide.
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A Kitchen For Two

How to design a kitchen that can comfortably accommodate two cooks
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Christmas Tree Tips

How to find a healthy evergreen, cart it home, get it into the stand, and decorate it—and your house—safely. Oh, and what to do with the tree after the holidays are over
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10 Innovative Uses for Foam Spray for DIY Projects

Got Extra Foam Spray From Your Last DIY Project? Here Are Some Creative Ways You Can Use the Rest of That Can for New Projects.
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S4 E14: Radon Mitigation, Fruit Tree Pruning

Kevin helps a pair of homeowners who have dangerous levels of radon gas in their basement. Kevin shows a number of radon test kits available. Roger shows a homeowner how to prune his apple tree to produce healthy fruit.
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S28 E15: Modern, Traditional, and Boston Light

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S5 E14: Willow Pruning, Hydronic Heating Zones

Roger and arborist Matt Foti help a homeowner properly prune his overgrown willow tree. Richard fixes a hot water heating system that doesn’t provide enough heat to a newly-built addition.
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S5 E13: Mulching, Sash Weights

Roger takes a homeowner shopping for mulch and shows her how to re-mulch and edge her garden beds. Tom shows a homeowner how to replace broken sash balancers in his double-hung windows.
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S4 E13: Vinyl Floor, Preventing Frozen Pipes

Tom installs a new vinyl floor. The guys ask, "What is it?" Richard shows Kevin a few ways to prevent plumbing pipes from freezing in the winter and the proper way to thaw frozen pipes.
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S28 E14: Floors in Eastie and at the BSO

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S5 E12: Mixing Valve, Tool Batteries

Richard repairs an old shower mixing valve. The guys ask, "What is it?" Kevin and Tom are joined by battery expert Tim Pugh to discuss battery technology in cordless tools and proper recycling of batteries.
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S4 E12: Window Washing, Water Heater Maintenance

Kevin meets with a local expert to learn about the proper tools techniques for window washing. The guys ask, "What is it?" Richard helps a pair of homeowners flush the sediment out of their aging electric water heater. Richard demonstrates water heater maintenance tips.
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The Austin Project: Before

The next house This Old House TV will tackle is also our first green remodel: a small bungalow owned by a family that needs more space but wants to add on in an eco-friendly way. Check out the first pictures here.
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S28 E13: Patching Walls, Inside and Out

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A Renovation to Remember

An architectural designer aims to respect his home's heritage and simultaneously embrace its new parts
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Kitchen Countertops

Sort out the choices of durable, stylish surface materials
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S5 E11: Damaged Clapboards, Felling Trees

Tom shows Kevin how to replace damaged cedar clapboards on the exterior of a house. The guys ask, "What is it?" Roger and chainsaw expert Tim Ard show a homeowner how to fell trees safely using a chainsaw.
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S4 E11: Snowthrowers, Exterior Door

Roger and Kevin head outside for a few lessons on the different types of snowthrowers. The guys ask, "What is it?" Tom replaces an old, drafty exterior door with a new pre-hung, energy-efficient unit.
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A New Spin On The Laundry Room

Not just a grungy basement space anymore, a cleanup center can be as handsome as any other room in the house