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10 DIY Outdoor Furniture Ideas
Discover 10 ideas for deck and patio furniture you can make yourself—for both beginner and experienced woodworkers.
Step by Step Guide to Building a Round Patio With a Fire Pit
A circular patio with a fire pit is a great DIY project that will create a beautiful, inviting focal point for any backyard.
How to Repair a Brick Patio
In this video, This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook repairs a sunken brick patio.
5 Best Insecticidal Soaps (2024 Guide)
Searching for the best insecticidal soap to safeguard your plants from invasive pests naturally? Our guide offers recommendations and tips.
Best Dining Chairs (2024 Guide)
The best dining chairs in 2024 are the Furmax Modern Dining Chair, HomePop Classic Parsons Dining Chairs, and Devoko Metal Chair.
How to Install a Natural Stone Patio with Fire Pit
Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada installs a bluestone patio with a reclaimed granite fire pit
Our Favorite Products Seen at the National Hardware Show 2024
Each year hundreds of manufacturers from around the world fill the halls of the National Hardware Show with a bevy of new innovations and updated products. Tucked between the gadgets and gizmos, some of which you can never imagine buying, are products aimed at making a DIYer’s life easier and less frustrating. We walked every inch of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s 600,000-square-foot hall to find the best products at the show.
How To Make Mason Jar Patio Lights
These charming lanterns brighten an evening get-together, and they're a cinch to make from supplies you can pick up at the home center.
How To Care for Wood Patio Furniture
Outdoor furniture is often made of resilient wood, but it’s not immune to the elements. Here’s how to keep your deck or patio set in top form.
Best Ovens (2024 Review)
The best ovens in 2024 are the LG 6.9 Double Oven, Samsung 30" Double Wall Oven, Samsung 30-Inch Wall Oven, and the LG STUDIO Electric Range.
How To Weatherstrip a Wood Door and Lower Energy Bills
Weatherstripping a wood door is a valuable DIY project that can improve your home's energy efficiency and comfort. Learn how to do it in our step-by-step guide.
Stream 'Team Rubicon' May 25 Free on The Roku Channel
This Old House’s Kevin O’Connor hosts Team Rubicon, a new Roku Original series shedding light on the extraordinary work based on the veteran-led humanitarian that serves global communities before, during, and after disasters strike.
S44 E22: First Things First
HVAC ducts are hidden in the gambrel. A cinderblock enclosure is covered to mimic the old stone foundation. Damage to an original gunstock post is repaired. New clapboards are weaved into the old.
S21 E22: Cold Water Bathtub, Cornhole
Richard installs a reserve tank to fill a bathtub with hot water; Mauro shares his tips for paint project clean-up; Tom and Kevin build a set of cornhole boards; The cast have a cornhole tournament.
How to Build a Potting Bench
This handy piece of outdoor furniture will serve as headquarters for your gardening gear.
Justin Mabie
Justin Mabie of Call Me Mabie fell into the maker community solely by chance when a tool company hired him as a videographer.
Best New Grills Shopping Guide
Get set for grilling season! Whether you’re looking to upgrade, or it’s your first summer in charge of the spatula, here are a variety of options for every type of fuel
How to Repoint a Brick Fireplace in 6 Simple Steps
Unsightly cracked and crumbling mortar on your fireplace is a relatively easy fix with the right tools and materials. Our guide shows you how.
S44 E21: Exposing Problems
The roof is insulated from the outside. Framing presents a challenge for running pipes. A lighting solution for the new ell is devised, and a lesson is given on how to properly waterproof a roof.
S44 E20: Rebuilding Centuries
The old ell has been reassembled, and the new fireplace is constructed. A steel beam is craned into place to carry the weight of the roof in the new ell. The homeowner shops for a kitchen countertop.
6 Best Gas Grills (2024 Guide)
Find the best gas grill for your outdoor kitchen with our buying guide to today's top-rated propane and natural gas grills.
Cristiana Felgueiras
Watch Cristiana Felgueiras, a multidisciplinary artist who inspires others and revels in the learning curve, on the Makers Channel.
6 Best LED Grow Lights (2024 Guide)
Having the right equipment to grow indoor plants is a big investment. In this review, we explore the best LED grow lights on the market.
How To Reline a Chimney Flue in 6 Simple to Follow Steps
Learn how to renovate an old, unsafe chimney by re-lining it with an easy-to-install stainless steel liner.
6 Best Outdoor Ceiling Fans (2024 Guide)
Outdoor ceiling fans allow for air circulation. In this review, our team evaluates the best outdoor ceiling fans on today’s market.