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6 Best Gas Grills (2024 Guide)

Find the best gas grill for your outdoor kitchen with our buying guide to today's top-rated propane and natural gas grills.
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Cristiana Felgueiras

Watch Cristiana Felgueiras, a multidisciplinary artist who inspires others and revels in the learning curve, on the Makers Channel.
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6 Best LED Grow Lights (2024 Guide)

Having the right equipment to grow indoor plants is a big investment. In this review, we explore the best LED grow lights on the market.
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How To Reline a Chimney Flue in 6 Simple to Follow Steps

Learn how to renovate an old, unsafe chimney by re-lining it with an easy-to-install stainless steel liner.
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6 Best Outdoor Ceiling Fans (2024 Guide)

Outdoor ceiling fans allow for air circulation. In this review, our team evaluates the best outdoor ceiling fans on today’s market.
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Best Water Softeners (2025 Guide)

Water softeners are filtration systems that remove hard minerals from your water. In this review, I evaluate the best water softeners available.
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How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies

One bad apple can literally spark a fruit fly infestation in your kitchen. Check out our guide on how to get rid of fruit flies quickly and confidently.
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Best Socket Organizers

An organizer keeps your sockets easy to find, saving time and stress. Read our review to learn about the latest, best socket organizers.
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5 Best Wall Ovens (2024 Guide)

Installing a wall oven is a cost-effective way to save kitchen space and curate a distinct design. We rounded up the top five wall ovens available.
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Best Socket Sets

If you’re a DIYer who fastens a lot of nuts and bolts for home improvement projects, read our guide to the best socket sets.
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Best Sprinklers

If you’re looking to keep your grass hydrated and healthy during the dry season, read our review to learn about today's best sprinklers.
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6 Best Leaf Blowers (2024 Guide)

Even if you don’t live in an area where fallen leaves are common, a blower can help you keep your yard free of other debris. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the best leaf blowers to help you find the model best suited for your home. 
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Best Stud Finders

Are you looking for the best stud finder for your next home improvement project? Our guide offers a range of high-quality options.
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How to Build a DIY Cedar Potting Bench

This Old House DIY expert and House One editor, Jenn Largesse, shows how to build a potting station made from naturally weather-resistant wood.
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Major Appliance Buying Guide: Features, Types, and FAQ (2024)

Whether you’re buying a new washer, dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, or other major appliance, you’re making an investment in your home. This guide will highlight the most important factors to consider when buying an appliance.
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The Best Sales Available on President’s Day

President’s Day is a great time to shop, as many brands put products on sale for the holiday. We examined the top Preisdent’s Day sales to help you find the best deals.
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Best Multimeters (2025)

Multimeters measure the voltage, resistance, and current of a wiring circuit. In this review, we look at the best multimeters on the market.
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A Step by Step Guide to Building a Do-It-Yourself Clothing Rack

General contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to build a simple clothes rack that can easily be disassembled or reassembled.
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How to Troubleshoot a Dimmer Switch

Master electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner fix flickering lights controlled by a dimmer switch. Heath shows us the most common issues that homeowners can run into with their dimmer switches.
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Understanding Bathroom Ventilation Technology

Home technology expert Ross Trethewey teaches host Kevin O’Connor what he needs to know about the latest bathroom ventilation technology.
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Jenn’s Dog Loves Coming to Work

Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada tells us about her favorite co-worker, a Bernese Mountain Dog named Moby, and why she loves bringing him to work.
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Insider Q&A with Electrician Heath Eastman and Moderator Chris Ermides (Feb. 16, 2023 at 4 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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S44 E14: Bed Race

Renovation on the 1902 house is done, and the homeowners are ready to move in, but first, the crew and homeowners participate in the town’s annual bed race. After, they meet at the house for a tour.
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S21 E14: Dimmer Switch Troubleshooting, Clothes Rack

Jenn shares why she loves bringing her dog to work; Heath helps a homeowner troubleshoot a strobing dimmer switch; Ross explains the benefits of smart bath ventilation; Tom builds a DIY clothes rack.
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The 5 Best Coffee Tables (2024 Guide)

Nearly every living room has a coffee table. In this guide, the This Old House Team researched the five best coffee tables on Amazon to help you find the one that’s right for you.