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S24 E20: The Lake Forest Dream Kitchen
Demolition is already a distant memory as project manager Jim Eimerman shows Norm and Steve the plumbing and electrical rough-in, the new bath stripped and reframed, and the brickwork.
S1 E20: Ask This Old House
Tom Silva helps remove the aluminum siding around a window and repair the damaged sill. The guys ask "What Is It?" Painting expert Jim Clark shows Steve how to use different types of paint rollers. Roger and knife sharpening expert Stan Watson sharpen kitchen knives.
S15 E10: Regency Headboard
Norm builds a headboard out of mahogany that will lend substance and elegance to a simple metal frame with a mattress and box spring
S1 E19: Ask This Old House
Tom Silva installs insulation around sash weight pockets. The guys ask "What Is It?" Richard installs a sewage ejection pump for a new basement toilet.
S15 E9: Flagpole
Norm makes a flagpole of strong Douglas fir, glued with epoxy, painted with marine paint and mounted on a welded steel ground anchor
S24 E18: The Winchester House
The crew installs the commercial-style hood over the cooktop in the kitchen, and our host takes us on a finishes tour, observing the decorative painting techniques on the dining room walls.
S1 E18: Ask This Old House
Tom Silva shows several products that are designed to keep leaves and other debris out of rain gutters. The guys ask "What Is It?" Richard repairs a wobbly toilet.
S15 E7-8: Media Press – Parts 1-2
This large media cupboard made of maple and outfits it with swing-away doors, adjustable shelves, and four roomy drawers below that should answer just about every need for a home media center
S1 E17: Ask This Old House
Richard installs an automatic water shutoff valve on a combination washer/dryer. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom shows Steve the proper technique for preparing drywall joints. Richard discusses different types of plumbing torches.
S15 E6: Beveled Glass Cupboard
Painted a glistening white and conveniently sized for limited space, this beveled glass display cupboard is a winner
S1 E16: Ask This Old House
Painter Jim Clark shows Steve the proper way to paint the exterior of a double-hung window. Roger helps aerate and fertilize a lawn. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom then shows Steve different ways to hang a picture on a hollow wall.
How to Finish Drywall
This step-by-step guide shows you how to use tape, drywall compound, and various techniques to finish your new wall with ease.
S15 E4-5: Cigar Chair – Parts 1-2
Norm cuts the leather using patterns and tackles the padding and other steps before showing his new-found skill at applying the rich looking leather to the Cigar Chair's frame
Winchester TV Project House: Here Come the Subs
As work in Winchester kicks into high gear, dozens of tradesmen descend on the house. Here's an update on their progress.
S1 E15: Ask This Old House
Roger removes ivy. The guys ask "What Is It?" Tom replaces the window in a third-floor condominium bathroom. Tom explains the proper way to measure for a replacement window.
S15 E3: Queen Anne Table
Woodworkers will enjoy the challenge of building this Queen Anne heirloom of tomorrow
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.