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Best Jigsaws (2025 Guide)

If you want to make precise cuts into wood and other materials, read our review of and guide to the best jigsaws.
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S42 E14: Cold Weather Landscape

Trees and sod arrive at the house. The deck hatch is installed, and inside, a Wifi lock and new rangehood are placed.
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How to Install Precast Concrete Steps

Mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner remove his crumbling stone steps. Then, he tours a factory to learn how precast concrete steps are made and helps install a set at the homeowner’s house.
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How To Refinish a Wood Table with Paint

Want to breathe new life into old wooden furniture? Check out this step-by-step guide and video on how to refinish a table using paint.
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How to Replace a Lamppost

Master electrician, Heath Eastman helps a homeowner replace his front lamppost with some hilarious code violations with a new post.
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S19 E14: Precast Concrete, New Lamppost

Watch as Mark installs precast concrete steps, Mauro paints a table, and Heath installs a new lamppost.
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West Termite, Pest & Lawn Review

To avoid spending money on damage left behind from termites and other pests, consider hiring a professional pest control company. Read this West Termite, Pest & Lawn review to determine if this pest control provider is right for you and your home.
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Frontline Pest Control Review

If you notice any unwanted bugs or rodents in your home, it’s crucial that you act fast, as these pest populations can grow if left untreated, causing damage to your home. Consider Frontline Pest Control to help with your pest issue.
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DA Exterminating Review: Services and Plans

Home remedies for bug elimination may give you a temporary fix, but to receive the most comprehensive and preventative pest management, you’ll want to hire a reputable provider. In this DA Exterminating review, we’ll go over the company’s services and plans to help you determine if it’s right for you and your home.
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Lewis Pest Control Review

If you have a pest infestation, you’ll want to act fast since allowing a pest infestation to thrive in and around your home can result in costly damage or even the introduction of diseases. Read our Lewis Pest Control review to determine if this company is right for you and your home.
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This Old House® Announces First Midwestern Idea House – The Modern Barnhouse Outside of St. Paul, Minnesota

This Old House’s 2021 Idea House, the Modern Barnhouse, is a contemporary take on a traditional barnhouse.
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What to Know About Sliding Compound-Miter Saws

This Old House editor Chris Ermides delivers the lowdown on choosing and using these versatile power players.
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How to Build an Entryway Organizer and Add a Mirror

You can build your own handy organizer for your entry way with stock lumber, glue, and just a few other materials. Read our step-by-step guide below.
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How To Tune Up and Use a Miter Saw Effectively and Safely

A miter saw is a smart tool to have in your workshop. Read on for tips on how to safely and accurately cut with a compound miter saw. 
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How To Remove a Stripped Bolt

Whether it's broken, stripped, or rusted, our comprehensive guide will tell you how to remove that stubborn bolt.
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How To Kill Ticks in Your Yard

Ticks are deeply unpleasant, blood-sucking pests that can carry and spread disease. Fortunately, a bit of preventative maintenance and some professional assistance can help keep your lawn tick-free. Keep reading to learn how to kill ticks in your yard.
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10 Design Ideas for Small Decks

With a little planning, small decks can have the same entertainment value as larger spaces. Get inspired by our ideas to maximize your deck.
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How to Make and Mix Concrete

Concrete projects can be tough work. While there isn’t much you can do about the labor, you can lighten the load on your wallet by making your own concrete mix. The process is simple, and you can tailor your mix for perfect results.
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DIY Ways To Soundproof a Door

How can you stop noise from outside a room? There are a few easy ways to soundproof a door, and combining methods yields the best results.
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S19 E13: Mini Split, Butcher Block

Richard explains how a mini split unit is installed; Jenn explains how to identify Japanese maple trees and how to incorporate them in a landscape design; then Nathan installs a butcher block countertop.
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S42 E13: Narragansett Windows

In this episode, Tom assists with interior window trim and custom storm windows. Richard checks out an electric meter and panels. Mark follows work on the hardscape, and Kevin watches the assembly of a decorative shed.
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All About Japanese Maples

In this article and video, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada explains all about Japanese maples, their varieties, and the best care tips.
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Everything You Need to know to Install a Butcher Block Countertop

Carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a couple replace their laminate countertop with butcher block and demonstrates how to apply a mineral oil finish.
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Plumbing and HVAC Insider Q&A with Richard Trethewey (February 5, 2025 at 5 PM ET)

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.
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How To Build a Scrap Wood Storage Solution (2025 Guide)

Need a place to store your extra lumber? Follow along as House One DIY expert Jenn Largesse teaches you how to build scrap wood storage.