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A Kitchen For Two
How to design a kitchen that can comfortably accommodate two cooks
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Renovation to Remember
An architectural designer aims to respect his home's heritage and simultaneously embrace its new parts
Kitchen Countertops
Sort out the choices of durable, stylish surface materials
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.
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.
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
S5 E10: Tile Backsplash, Lawn Repair
Tile contractor Joe Ferrante helps a homeowner install a brand new glass tile kitchen backsplash. Roger helps a homeowner replace a damaged section of lawn using sod.
The Ultimate Christmas Tree Guide
Buying a Christmas tree is a tradition for many families, but there are important things to know to ensure you're finding the best option.
Cutting Wood Columns
How to make a straight cut around a curved surface
S4 E10: Pruning, Laundry Sink
Roger helps a pair of homeowners tame an overgrown privet hedge with some "rejuvenation pruning." Richard helps a homeowner install a laundry sink. Together, they run the copper pipes for the water supply, make the new PVC drain connection, and connect the plumbing vent.
