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Renovations That Give You the Best Return on Investment (ROI)
Want to spruce up your home? Don't just do it for you - do it for the tremendous value-add it can have for your home's resale value.
S1 E14: Ask This Old House
Richard installs a new shower faucet that will eliminate the chance of scalding. Roger and Steve head outside to test the latest robotic lawn mowers. Tom and an animal control expert help "critter-proof" a house.
S15 E2: Sheep-shearing Coffee Table
Made of recycled pine, this unusual coffee table is easy to make and comes with a good stor
How to Choose the Best Lighting Fixtures for Bathrooms
This article explains how to choose best bathroom vanity lighting, shower lighting, and ceiling fixtures for your space.
Choosing and Using Squares
Whether you're framing a house or installing trim, the right square can help you achieve clean lines, tight joints, and level surfaces.
S1 E13: Ask This Old House
Painter Jim Clark shows the several different types of paint sprayers and demonstrates proper technique. Steve enlists the help of chimney expert Mark Schaub to replace a broken fireplace damper. The guys ask "What Is It?" Steve and Roger head outside to demonstrate different ways to split logs for firewood.
S15 E1: Deluxe Router Station
Norm builds the deluxe edition of a router station, one of his most popular shop projects ever.
S1 E12: Ask This Old House
Tom shows different types of store-bought sawhorses and teaches Steve how to build a pair from scratch. Richard installs a new frost-proof outdoor faucet. The guys ask "What Is It?" Roger then shows Steve how to collect and compost leaves.
High-Tech Decks: Outdoor Living Made Better
Upgrade your outdoor living with high-tech deck materials like composite and plastic that require less maintenance and look great.
S1 E11: Ask This Old House
Roger and garden tool expert Paul Schneider discuss different types of hand pruners. Tom Silva helps repair and reinstall their broken shutters. The guys ask "What Is It?" Richard shows Steve several models of instantaneous water heaters, then examine a tankless hot water system.
Step by Step Guide to Reface a Fireplace Surround and Hearth
In this guide, we show you how to reface a fireplace surround and hearth to create a stylish centerpiece for your living room.
S1 E10: Ask This Old House
Richard and Steve take apart an old washing machine to determine why it’s making a loud rumbling. Roger Cook uses a pressure washer to clean off a slippery walkway. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom demonstrates different types of spirit levels, and Richard helps fix a leaky kitchen faucet.
Choosing and Using a Random-Orbit Sander
The tool that takes the hassle out of sanding wood
The Complete Hot Water Heater Buying Guide
Water heaters are easy to ignore until they stop working. Use this step-by-step guide to buy a new one if you need to replace yours.
S1 E9: Ask This Old House
Tom replaces a rotting basement window and installs a new dryer vent. Painting expert Jim Clark shows the proper technique for painting a pre-hung six-panel door. Electrician Allen Gallant installs a new power outlet in a dining room, and Roger shows Steve how to replace the string on a weed trimmer.
S1 E8: Ask This Old House
Tom shows Steve how to cut wooden bung holes and install them in decking. Painter Jim Clark visits a viewer and shows her why the new paint in her bathroom is cracking and peeling. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom shows how to build an attractive outdoor lattice.
Wright House, Wrong Roof
High-tech solutions for the architect's notoriously leaky design at Wingspread
