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How To Detect and Deter Termites

Learn DIY methods to identify and detect termites, plus more advanced techniques and when to call a professional.
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The Carlisle House

To celebrate our 25th anniversary, This Old House purchased an 1849 Greek Revival farmhouse in a pastoral suburb of Boston. We'll give it the update it desperately needs, then hand it off to new owners to take into the twenty-first century.
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S2 E26: Storm Door, Garden Tools

Tom installs a new storm door. The guys ask "What is it?" Roger helps Kevin choose the right garden tools for his spring cleanup.
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S25 E25: Beautiful Finishes Create Beautiful Spaces

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How To Plant a Tree in Your Yard With Simple to Follow Steps

Roger Cook’s step-by-step guide to correctly measuring and planting a new tree to get it off to a healthy start.
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S2 E25: Copper Pipe Corrosion, Weatherstripping

Richard examines a viewer’s corroded copper pipes and identifies the source of the corrosion: a rusty hot water heater. The guys ask "What is it?" Tom helps a homeowner replace the worn-out weather stripping around his drafty kitchen door.
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S25 E24: Challenges and Rewards of Island Building

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Refresh Your Deck

This article will guide you through the process of refreshing your deck, from cleaning and bleaching to applying the perfect finish.
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S2 E24: Track Lighting, Noisy Baseboard Heat

Master electrician Allen Gallant installs track lighting. The guys ask "What is it?" Richard makes a house call to help homeowners quiet their noisy baseboard heaters.
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S25 E23: Making Way for the Custom Built Mantel

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S2 E23: Radiant Heat, Painting Aluminum Siding

Richard Trethewey removes a baseboard heater to prepare for a complete remodeling of his bathroom. Richard returns to help the homeowner install radiant heat. The guys ask "What is it?" Painting expert Jim Clark helps a homeowner prepare his aluminum siding for a brand-new paint job.
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Professional Tips for Building a Better Kitchen Island

A kitchen island adds valuable space for cooking and storage. Learn how to choose the right features and size with our expert guidance.
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S25 E22: Collecting Water

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S2 E22: Curved Molding, Buying Wire, Maple Syrup

Tom helps installs basecap molding. Electrician Allen Gallant shows host Kevin how to purchase electrical wire by the foot. The guys ask "What is it?" Roger shows a family how to collect sap from a maple tree and turn it into maple syrup.
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S25 E21: Appreciating a Whole Different Type of Construction

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How to Lay a Vinyl Tile Floor and Cut Tiles to Size

A vinyl tile floor is durable, affordable, and perfect for several rooms in your house. Read how to install this flooring type in our step-by-step guide.
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S2 E21: Steam Radiator, Winterizing Raised Beds

Richard repairs an old steam radiator that squeals and leaks. The guys ask "What is it?" Roger helps a homeowner prepare his raised garden beds for a long, cold winter.
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S25 E20: Restoring the Inn with Native Limestone

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S2 E20: Programmable Thermostat, Cracked Plaster

Richard installs a programmable thermostat. The guys ask "What is it?" Tom helps a homeowner repair a cracked plaster and lath wall in her daughter’s bedroom.
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S25 E19: Sailing the Atlantic for the Next Project in Bermuda

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S2 E19: Cutting Glass, Climbing Vines, Portable Air Conditioner

Tom shows Kevin how to cut a pane of glass safely and accurately. Roger helps a homeowner beautify a fieldstone wall behind her home with two varieties of flowering vines. The guys ask "What is it?" Richard installs a portable air conditioning unit in an overheated attic apartment.
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Miter Saws

Looking for the best miter saw for your next home improvement project? Here’s a buying guide on how to choose and use this precision cutter.
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S25 E18: Once a Barn, Now a Beautiful Home

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Creating a Landscape Plan

Here's how we laid out a garden for a home in the backyard of another home. Talk about a challenge
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S2 E18: Deer, PVC Pipe Fittings, Shower Door

Roger shows a homeowner how to protect his ornamental shrubs from the ravages of hungry deer. Richard answers a viewer’s question about PVC pipe connections. The guys ask "What is it?" Tom heads out to help the Ryan family fix a shower door.