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Home Security System Installation: Professional vs. DIY
Both professional and DIY home security installations have their pros and cons. Read our summary of both installation methods to decide which one is right for you.
The Best Home Security System Apps
The best home security apps are user-friendly and have key functions like smart home integration, two-way talk, video storage, and more.
Best Apartment Security Tips and Systems
Read on to learn about tips on how to keep your apartment safe along with security systems that are apartment-friendly with easy DIY installation, portable equipment, and no contracts.
Best Home Security Systems for Pet Owners
The best home security systems for pet owners come with motion sensors, 24/7 monitoring, and remote viewing. Read on to learn about our top picks that have these features.
The 6 Best Gas Chainsaws (2024 Review)
Gas chainsaws can help you trim large branches and cut down trees. In this review, the This Old House Reviews team researched the best gas chainsaws to help you select a model that’s right for your next project.
How to Remove Baseboards
Need to remove your existing baseboards? Follow these steps to easily remove them without damaging your wall or flooring.
How to Fund Your Next Home Renovation
With interest rates still low, here’s a look at the best ways to pay for big-ticket home improvements.
What to Know Before Upgrading Your Garage Door
For many of us, the garage door is the primary way we come and go. While replacing one is a big decision, it’s also an opportunity for a major upgrade.
Innovations in Metal Roofing Panels | TOH 2021 Modern Barnhouse
With the ability to be snap-locked or mechanically-seamed, a brand new product from Bridger Steel offers a quicker and easier installation than traditional double-seamed panels.
How To Load and Use a Grease Gun for Projects in Your Home
Read our guide to learn how to properly load and use a grease gun to keep your tools and machinery running smoothly for longer.
How To Pump Water Out Of Your Basement
Flooding in your basement can damage belongings and your foundation. Follow this quick guide to learn how to pump water out of your basement.
How to Clean Concrete
From driveways to patios, and all the areas in between, here are the best ways to clean concrete floors.
How to Remove Sticker Residue
Got some nasty, fuzzy residue stubbornly sticking around from an old label, price tag, or sticker? Removing it can be a hassle, especially if you don’t want to damage the surface it’s adhered to. For the quickest and most effective ways to remove sticker residue, check out these tips.
Step by Step Guide to How to Snake a Clogged Toilet
If your clogged toilet can't be fixed with a plunger, don't panic. Another tool can help you address the problem — a toilet snake.
S42 E16: A Queen Anne Revival
The abandoned Seaside Victorian Cottage is restored to its original beauty. A new addition matches the existing architectural details, and the new hardscape and landscape anchor it to the corner lot.
S19 E16: Garbage Disposal, Concrete Wall
Tom travels to Nashville to turn an original, exterior door into a Dutch door; Richard explains how to install a garbage disposal; and Mark and Jenn reface a concrete wall with thin stone veneer.
Everything You Need to Know to Install a Garbage Disposal
Garbage disposals are a tool to help prevent pesky kitchen odors, as well as stop food from going down the pipes. We discuss how to install a garbage disposal.
How To Reface a Concrete Wall With a Stone Veneer
Mark McCullough and Jenn Nawada work together to reface an ugly concrete wall with a thin stone veneer that better matches the rest of the patio.
Cosmic Solar Review: Services and Financing
Cosmic Solar is a solar installer that offers a variety of solar services, including solar panel installation and solar pool heating. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team looks into Cosmic Solar’s products and services to help you decide if this company is right for you.
Green Power Energy Review
Green Power Energy is a leading solar panel installer based in New Jersey that provides commercial and residential customers with sustainable energy solutions. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team takes a look at Green Power’s installation process, financing, and customer service to help you determine if this provider is right for your solar project.
Sunergy Systems Review
Sunergy Systems is an installer that provides Washington homeowners with solar systems built with equipment from trusted manufacturers. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team looks into Sunergy’s services, installation process, and financing to help you decide if this company is the right solar provider for you.
Erus Energy Review: Installation and Purchasing Plans
Erus Energy provides residential solar panel installation to homeowners across the Southwest. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team delves into Erus Energy’s installation and purchasing plans to help you figure out if this solar provider is right for your home.
SunLux Review: Installation and Purchasing Plans
SunLux is a solar panel installer that helps homeowners in California and Texas harness renewable energy and save money on their electric bills. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team looks into SunLux financing and installation to help you decide if this company is the right solar provider for your home.
Affordable Solar Review: Services and Installation
Affordable Solar helps homeowners and businesses in New Mexico produce renewable energy with a solar panel system. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team delves into Affordable Solar services and installation to help you decide if this solar provider is right for your home.
Blue Raven Solar Reviews
In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team looks into Blue Raven services and installation to help you determine if this company is the right solar provider for your home.