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A Step-by-Step Guide on How To Saw Without Splintering
Wood that splinters when you try to saw it can be a hassle and a potential safety hazard. Read how to make clean cuts in our step-by-step sawing guide.
A Stand-in for Brownstone
Cast concrete can bring damaged brownstone back to life
How To Use a Moisture Meter for Basement Issues
Learn about moisture meters for basement use. See which type is best for you and how to interpret readings.
How to Prevent Clogs from Washing Machine Debris
Follow these steps to keep your utility sink clog-free.
Lipstick Trick for Aligning Door Hardware
Discover how the lipstick trick can help you quickly and easily align your door hardware so that it opens, closes and latches smoothly.
How to Protect Floors From Chemical Stripper in Your Home
Here are some handy tips and tricks to keep harmful chemical strippers from damaging your floors during your next refinishing project.
Maintaining Air Conditioners
A regular maintenance routine helps keep your A/C humming
Quick Ice Dam Cure
A temporary solution is better than none
Hauling Long Lumber
A safe way to carry boards in a pickup truck
Fixing Loose Hinge Holes in a Handful of Simple Steps
Learn how to fix loose hinge holes on your kitchen cabinet doors using these simple and effective DIY repair methods.
Fast Fix for a Stubborn Sash
Frustrated by a sticky double-hung window? Here's an easy way to fix it.
Fast Fix for Loose Ladders
Learn how to quickly and safely tighten loose ladder rungs. Follow our easy step-by-step guide to restore the stability of your ladder.
How To Fix Blistered Veneer and Remove Blemishes
When surfaces start blemishing, you can DIY a fix to veneer with a few simple tools and techniques. Here's how to do it.
A Guide To Enlarging a Hole of any Size or Shape
Here are a few ways to enlarge holes in various materials for different types of home improvement or remodeling projects.
How To Drill Through Tile With Ease
Drilling through tile without cracking it may seem impossible, but with the right tools and knowledge, it's easy. Learn how from our experts.
The Billerica House
Close to home, This Old House tackled a project close to its heart: rebuilding Dick and Sandra Silvas' house from foundation to finishes after a devastating fire.
Insulating a Crawl Space: A Comprehensive Guide
A crawl space must be adequately insulated to reap the temperature-regulating benefits. Read on to learn how to insulate your crawl space.
Painting Chain-Link
A fresh coat can revitalize this humble divider
Clean Caulking
A neat way to keep your caulk beads tidy
Caulking a Tub
A few minutes are well spent maintaining a watertight seal
S14 E7: Work Table and Clamp Cart
This work table and clamp cart is surely one of the most useful projects Norm's ever built for the shop
Floored
Custom-milled quartersawn oak and southern yellow pine give the Billerica floors a classic Victorian look.
How To Choose an Oriental Rug: A Comprehensive Guide
Oriental rugs can be excellent heirlooms. This guide walks you through everything you need to know about choosing an Oriental rug.