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S19 E11: Garden Upgrade, Adirondack Chair
Jenn demonstrates how to clean up a garden; Ross explains how air filters can catch unwanted air impurities and demonstrates how to build a DIY one; Tom and Kevin build an Adirondack chair.
How To Clean Up and Expand a Garden
An overgrown garden can look disheveled and unkempt. Here's how to transform yours into a beautiful outdoor oasis.
How to Make a DIY Air Filter You Can Use in Your Home
In this video and guide, we'll walk through the mechanics of DIY air filters and then help you build one for your home yourself.
How To Build an Adirondack Chair
Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor build a classic Adirondack chair. Tom demonstrates how to build an Adirondack chair by using a template and a project plan.
Best Snow Removal Equipment (2024 Guide)
Removing snow and ice from your driveway, sidewalk, and surrounding areas is a task that may require an arsenal of tools. The This Old House Reviews team researched the best snow removal equipment to help you keep your home safe throughout the winter season.
The Best Latex Mattress Experiences of 2023
The best latex mattresses offer not only a more environmentally friendly way to sleep but are wonderful options for sleepers who want to curb any allergies. Find out which latex mattress is the one for you with this guide.
How To Clean Kitchen Cabinets: A Comprehensive Guide
Banish greasy messes from the cupboards and drawers that hold everything in your cook space with this guide to cleaning kitchen cabinets.
7 Ways to Fix a Garage Door That Won’t Close
Are you dealing with a garage door that won’t close? Don’t call the repair service just yet, as you might be able to fix it yourself. This guide will help point out some of the most common issues to look for when a garage door won’t close and how you can fix them
How to Strip Electrical Wire Safely and Effectively
Stripping wire may tricky at first, but read on to learn simple and safe ways for stripping electrical wires in your home.
3 Methods to Use for Removing Rivets in Your Home
Master rivet removal with three effective methods. Learn techniques for drilling, chiseling, and using specialized tools to remove rivets.
A comprehensive guide on how to Remove Mold on Drywall
If you notice mold on drywall, it's important to act quickly and remove it to prevent long-term health effects. Here's how to do it.
Top 8 Budget-Friendly Flooring Choices for Your Next Project
Looking for budget-friendly flooring ideas? Check out our guide to eight affordable options that provide style, comfort, and durability for any space.
How To Caulk Baseboards
This step-by-step guide explains how to caulk baseboards in a way that creates neat edges and joints.
How To Rekey a Lock: A Comprehensive Guide
To improve your home’s security, you can rekey your locks. Read our guide on how to rekey a lock and when it's best to hire a professional.
S19 E10: Landscape Lighting, Brick Walkway
In this episode, Master Electrician Heath Eastman installs landscape lights in a garden and Richard Trethewey explains how siphons work. Then, Tom Silva organizes tools with pegboard, and Mark McCullough helps a homeowner redo his walkway.
S42 E10: Outside Details
Mark McCullough explains cobblestone aprons. The crew reinforces floor joists. Tom Silva and Jeff Sweenor install a drop finial and a swinging window. Kevin O’Connor meets with paint experts.
How to Install Outdoor Landscape Lighting
Heath Eastman demonstrates how to install landscape lighting along a garden path. Adding landscape lighting to a walkway or path can improve the look and experience of the area.
How Does a Siphon Work?
This Old House Plumbing & Heating Expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates how siphons work. Richard shows how siphons are the basic principle that make toilets work, even if the water supply in the house was turned off.
How To Install Pegboard
Tom Silva demonstrates how to hang pegboard in a garage or workshop and organize tools with it.
How to Redo a Brick Path
In this video, This Old House Mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner redo his brick walkway that was originally a rush job. He explains that walkways need a sturdy, consistent base so it is not a project to be rushed.
3 Day Blinds Review
When you’re shopping for new window treatments like blinds or shutters, choose a company with great products and customer service. In this 3 Day Blinds review, we examine what the company has to offer to help you determine if its products are right for you.
LeafFilter Review (2022)
If you’re interested in protecting your gutters, read our LeafFilter review to find out if this company, with patented gutter technology, is right for you.
Best Tool Belts of 2024 (Tested and Ranked)
If you’re searching for a tool belt that can help you carry the tools you need for your next project, read our review of the best tool belts.
The 5 Best 220 to 110 Adapters (2024 Review)
Before your next trip overseas, make sure you can use your devices with an adapter and converter from our list of the best 220 to 110 adapters on Amazon.
The 5 Best Extension Ladders (2024 Review)
If you need an extension ladder to complete a variety of tasks around your home, like cleaning your gutters, read our review on Amazon’s best options.