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How to Deep Clean Your Dishwasher
Did you know that your dishwasher actually needs to be cleaned too? Follow the steps in our guide to give your dishwasher a deep clean.
How To Build a Custom Built-In Shelving Unit in 13 Steps
DIY Expert & House One editor Jenn Largesse shows how to build custom shelving units around an existing fireplace mantel for a custom, built-in look.
A Cape Cod-Style House Worth the Wait
Determined to get it right, a couple take their time—10-plus years—putting a plan in place to transform their 1970s house into the open, light-filled, character-rich home they always wanted.
How To Prep Your Home's Fireplace for New Tile Installation
Fireplaces can make beautiful home additions, but is yours outdated? Here's how you can update your mantel and prepare it for new tiling.
How to Tile a Fireplace
Learn how to tile a fireplace hearth and surround. This Old House expert Jenn Largesse walks you through the entire process.
Making Progress at the 2020 Idea House: Farmhouse in Fairfield County
Our Fairfield County, Connecticut Farmhouse is coming to life—here’s a look behind the scenes!
How to Make a DIY Circle Jig for a Router
A router and a simple DIY circle jig can make cutting perfect circles a piece of cake. Watch this video to learn how.
How To Make a Tall, Tapered Planter
This Old House DIY Expert & House One’s Jenn Largesse shows use a miter saw to create a tall, tapered planter for under $30.
How to Make Geometric Planters
This Old House DIY Expert & House One editor Jenn Largesse shows how to set up a miter saw to create geometric planter, shelves, and more.
How to Paint a Geometric Accent Wall
This Old House DIY Expert & House One editor Jenn Largesse demonstrates how to prep and paint an accent wall with three colors arranged in a geometric pattern.
S41 E26: Move in Day
Work is complete on the Cape Ann Shingle Style project. The team tours the finished home, celebrating all of the repaired historic details and the new elements that keep with its original style.
S18 E26: Shower Cartridge, Turning a Bowl
Nathan shows Kevin some old drywall paneling he found, and Richard teaches a homeowner how to clean her shower cartridge. Tom teaches Kevin the basics of using a lathe, and then they turn a bowl together.
How to Clean a Clogged Shower Cartridge
Learn how to clean a clogged shower cartridge with this video and our companion guide.
How To Make a Bowl on a Lathe
Learn how to make your own wooden bowl on a lathe from This Old House general contractor Tom Silva in our step-by-step guide.
A Comprehensive Guide to Making a Cat Bed From a Basket
Need a place for your cat to nap? You can make an easy DIY cat bed for your feline using plywood, a basket, and some creativity.
How to Build a Shoe Dresser
Learn how to build a shoe dresser with This Old House DIY Expert & House One Editor, Jenn Largesse.
How to Build a DIY Mid-Century-Style Desk
Build a Midcentury-style desk with This Old House DIY Expert & House One Editor, Jenn Largesse.
How To Stain an Adirondack Chair
See how to properly stain an Adirondack chair with This Old House DIY Expert & House One editor Jenn Largesse.
Brown Spots in Grass: Identification and Prevention
Your lawn could have brown spots for a variety of reasons—fungus, excessive thatch, and poor soil quality, to name a few. We’ll show you how to identify, repair, and prevent brown spots.
How To Tell If You Have Termite Damage
If you suspect you have termite damage, look out for other key signs—then call a pest control company.
How to Get Rid of Roaches
By following a few simple steps, you can get rid of roaches—and prevent them.
Do a Few Bed Bugs Mean You Have an Infestation?
Finding a couple of bed bugs may not seem like a big deal—but it could mean there’s a full-blown infestation lurking in your home.
3-Room Remodels That Transform the Home
Exploring three beautiful room remodels to show you how far your budget, style, and DIY skills can go to transform a space, with This Old House DIY Expert & House One’s Jenn Largesse.
How to Build a DIY Bathroom Organizer
Build a free-standing bathroom organizer complete with a tilt-out hamper with This Old House DIY expert and House One editor, Jenn Largesse.
Metal Nesting Table Makeover
Nesting tables are the perfect addition to any space—they provide table space when you need it, and floor space when you don’t. Read on on to see how easy it is to give old metal nesting tables a makeover in a snap.