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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 2025 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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Venture Solar Review

Venture Solar is a solar panel installer that offers flexible payment options and straightforward installation to customers in the Northeast. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team explores Venture Solar offerings, installation, and payment options to help you decide if this solar provider is right for you and your home.
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All Energy Solar Review

All Energy Solar offers customers full-service solar installation support, handling every step of the installation process, and providing post-installation support. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team delves into All Energy Solar installation and services to help you determine if they’re the right provider for your home.
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Southern & Sovereign Pest Control Review

Southern & Sovereign Pest Control are two separate pest control companies under the same banner, offering extensive pest control services in a limited service area of five states. Keep reading this review to learn about services and pricing, and determine if Southern & Sovereign Pest Control is right for you and your home.
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Can You Bug Bomb One Room and Stay in the House?

Our guide to bug bombs explains what a bug bomb is, safety precautions to take when deploying the device, and if you need to vacate your house while the bug bomb is working.
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Best Solar Companies

In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team explores the seven best solar companies and helps you select a provider that fits your energy needs.
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Metabo HPT: A Powerful, Versatile Compact Miter Saw

The Metabo HPT 7-¼" Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw boasts impressive features and runtime, but it didn’t get all high marks in our testing. Read our in-depth review on the Metabo HPT Miter Saw to see how its features, specs, and pricing stack up.
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Introducing Tool Lab: Get Detailed Reviews of the Latest Tools

Eager to learn about the latest tools? Tool Lab is a video series that features unbiased reviews and objective tests of new and noteworthy tools.