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How To Whitewash Wood

Learn the steps to whitewash wood and give your old furniture a new, charming look with this simple yet effective technique.
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6 Budget-Friendly Landscaping Projects

When a house needs a lot of attention, the yard can get short shrift. Here are some budget-friendly ways to improve your great outdoors.
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Certasun Review: Installation and Financing

Certasun gives homeowners in Illinois and Wisconsin the installation expertise needed to complete their solar project. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team delves into Certasun’s installation process, financing, and warranties to help you decide if the company is right for your home.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to Remove Baseboards

Need to remove your existing baseboards? Follow these steps to easily remove them without damaging your wall or flooring.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to Clean Concrete

From driveways to patios, and all the areas in between, here are the best ways to clean concrete floors.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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How to Reface a Concrete Wall

Mark McCullough and Jenn Nawada work together to reface an ugly concrete wall with a thin stone veneer to better match the rest of the patio that surrounds it.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.