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“Plyscrapers” | Clearstory S2 Ep. 7
Host Kevin O’Connor speaks to architect Michael Green and Lynn Osmond, President and CEO of the Chicago Architecture Center, about building tall with one of our original building materials: wood.
How To Increase Garage Door Security
Protect your home and everything inside with these simple tips to help make your garage–an easy entry point for burglars–more secure.
INSIDER’s New Discount Hub
This Old House INSIDER’s discount hub gives superfans more ways to save
Home Finances: Home Away from Home
Buying a beach house sounds nice, right? Be sure to do the math before taking the plunge.
How to Get Rid of Spiders
While spiders can be helpful in your garden, they’re a nuisance in your home. We’ll show you how to get rid of spiders and keep them out with some simple repellents and prevention strategies.
Healthy Homes | Clearstory S2 Ep. 6
While we’ve naturally improved building technologies and adjusted the materials found in the foundation of our homes, a few lingering agents could be harmful to our health.
Save This Old House: Colonial Revival with an Added Cottage
See this classic with good bones, and a cottage!
The Perfect Tree? | Clearstory S2 Ep. 5
Before its disappearance, the American Chestnut was a bountiful resource for wood that helped us build our homes. In this episode, host Kevin O’Connor chats with a few guests about a resurgence of the native species.
Insider Q&A with General Contractor Tom Silva and Moderator Kevin O’Connor (June 11, 2021 at 5 PM EST)
In order to view these Q&As, you must have access to YouTube or belong to our private Facebook group just for Insiders. You will need to provide your member ID or account email in order to be accepted into the Facebook group.
S42 E26: Our 3 Decker
Illegal fireworks caused a fire in the Dorchester triple decker. Charlie Silva along with local contractors put this house back together. After a long wait, Carol and family can now move back home.
S19 E26: Working from Home
Nathan builds a display case to store his grandfather’s U.S. flag, and Heath replaces a circuit breaker. Then, the team shares the ways their trades were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
How To Build a Flag Display Case
Building a flag display case is a rewarding woodworking project. This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert explains the process in our guide.
COVID-19 Story: Tommy on Tik Tok
Ask This Old House general contractor, Tom Silva, shares his quarantine story of becoming a TikToker and how he dealt with the quarantine boredom, by creating fun videos on social media platforms.
How To Install an AFCI Circuit Breaker
Ask This Old House master electrician Heath Eastman replaces the circuit breaker at his panel with one that's up to code.
How the Building Trades were Impacted During COVID-19
The This Old House team shares how the pandemic affected each of their trades. They talk about the changes in their industries and the challenges they all faced.
Best Moving Companies in California
If you’re looking to move within, out of, or into the Golden State, learn about the best moving companies in California with our guide. Compare cost, services, perks, and downsides.
The Surprising Benefits of Steel Siding
In this guide, we explore the many advantages of steel siding, from its robust construction to its minimal maintenance requirements.
Life on Mars? | Clearstory S2 Ep. 4
Host Kevin O’Connor chats with journalist and author Stephen Petranek, astrophysicist Michelle Thaller, planetary geologist Jacob Bleacher and architect Xavier De Kestelier about the possibility of human life on Mars.
Expert Review of the DeWalt Cordless Cable Stapler
This Old House electrician Heath Eastman and Tool Lab editor Chris Ermides take a close look at the pros and cons of this unique tool.
Servpro Carpet Cleaning Review 2020
Servpro offers different levels of carpet cleaning services in 50 states, but the company lacks an online quote tool and does not offer estimates over the phone.
S19 E25: Colors, Fireplace Upgrade
Kevin and Tom travel to Montana to set up an accessible home gym for a Navy SEAL veteran. Mauro shares how to select the right paint color, and Mark updates a fireplace with a stacked stone veneer.
S42 E25: Almost Home
It’s been over a year and a half since the fire, and the triple decker is just about ready for the homeowners to return. Kevin O’Connor checks out what’s left to do in all three units, both inside and out.
How to Install Stacked Stone Veneer on a Fireplace
Ask This Old House mason, Mark McCullough, helps a homeowner update her concrete block, wood burning fireplace with a stacked stone veneer and a slab of stone.
How To Level a Floor
Want to level floors in your old house? Read this step-by-step guide to making a subfloor flat in preparation for installing a new finished floor.
Best Moving Companies in Florida
Florida is becoming a big destination for new residents. If you’re considering moving into or out of the state, read over our top picks for moving companies in Florida to help determine which company is right for you.