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How to Kill Mold on Wood and When to Call a Professional
Our guide details how to safely get rid of mold in your house and can help you determine when the problem is too severe for you to tackle by yourself.
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7 Ways to Create an Eco-Friendly Kitchen
An eco-friendly kitchen is helpful to the environment because it helps reduce your carbon footprint. It also helps you save money by conserving resources and reducing utility bills. Here are some ways for you to create an eco-friendly kitchen.
Addressing Mold Issues in Your Home
It’s pretty common to have mold somewhere in your house. Sometimes, the problem is simple enough to tackle with regular cleaning products from the supermarket. However, there may be times when you need to call in the pros for help. Either way, it’s crucial to combat the situation ASAP, as mold growth can lead to serious illnesses. Here's what you need to know and do to protect your family and your home.
Is Your House Making You Sick?
Is your house making you sick? Learn how to put a stop to illnesses caused by materials or chemicals in your home.
How to Dispose of Old Gasoline
Did you know that the fuel for your vehicle or power equipment can expire? Here’s how to tell if it’s no longer ok to use and find out how to safely transport and get rid of it.
A Guide to Eco-Friendly Paints
Are you looking for a safer alternative to traditional interior paints? Read this guide to learn how to choose the right type of products for painting projects that will yield great results with a less negative impact on the planet and your family’s health. Here’s what you need to know about buying non-toxic paint safe for you and the environment.
8 Best Solar Generators (2024 Review)
A solar generator gives you backup energy from the sun if you’re out camping or if you’re experiencing a power outage. We’ve reviewed the top solar generators here.
A Guide to Making DIY Natural Cleaning Product for Your Home
Save money and the environment with easy DIY cleaning products you can make with household ingredients. Check out these easy recipes and tips.
How To Dispose of Grease and Cooking Oil
In this guide, we discuss how to avoid the inconvenience of a clogged drain by properly disposing of your cooking and frying oils.
8 Household Recycling Tips
Not sure if your household waste belongs in a blue bin or trash bag? Here’s how to decide which items to recycle in your household.
8 DIY Humidifier Ideas
Heating systems tend to rob the air of much-needed moisture content, leaving you with itchy skin, stuffed sinuses, and poor air quality. These DIY humidifier ideas will help increase your home’s humidity for a more comfortable environment.
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.
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.
How To Test for Black Mold
Wondering if that spot might be mold? Learn about the most popular ways and kits to test for mold at home.
How To Clean Copper and Restore Damage and Tarnish
Tackle dirt and tarnish to restore the rich, gorgeous gleam of any copper—on cookware, plumbing, and other household items.
The 5 Best Air Purifiers
Air purifiers create cleaner, healthier air that eases breathing and assists with allergies. In this review, we look at the best air purifiers on the market today.
How You Can Clean and Prevent Grout With Homemade Cleaner
In this edition of DIY Smarts, Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva offers cleaning tips on how to get rid of dirty tile grout using only household supplies.
Household Cleaners That Kill Coronavirus
To protect yourself against coronavirus, pick a household cleaner that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has approved to kill the virus—and then follow the manufacturer’s rules exactly.
What to Do With an Old Christmas Tree
When the holidays are over, take down the tinsel, but don’t bag the tree. Here are 10 ways to dispose or recycle your Christmas tree.
10 Uses for an Egg Carton
Once all the eggs are eaten, read our guide useful home improvement and creative art projects using the egg carton!
Safe Paint Strippers: A Comprehensive Guide
Discover the key differences between traditional paint strippers and safe alternatives—and why you should consider the safer option.
How to Deep Clean Your House
Go beyond the weekly dust swipe-and-sweep and gear up for what pros call a "deep cleaning." Read our tips for deep cleaning your living room, bathroom, kitchen and laundry appliances.
How to Prepare Your Home for Coronavirus
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads in the United States, there are several ways to prepare your home during the outbreak.
How to Prevent Mold in Your Basement
Identify, treat, and prevent basement mold with expert advice from This Old House.
All About Green Homes: How To Make Your Space Eco-Friendly
Green homes have light footprints on the environment and keep their inhabitants healthy. Learn all about these on-the-rise dwellings, and decide if you want to make any eco-friendly investments.
How to Remove Air Pollution in the Home
While a tight, well-insulated home is great for saving energy, trapping lots of stale air indoors can undermine your health. Here’s what you need to know to ensure that the quality of the air inside is healthy and free from harmful pollutants.
What to Know About Non-Toxic Kitchen Cabinets
Protect your health by choosing one of these non-toxic materials for your cabinets.
Understanding Indoor Air Quality and How to Measure It
Ask This Old House home tech expert Ross Trethewey and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey discuss indoor air quality.
How to Paint a Mold-Resistant Bathroom
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique paints a bathroom using a mold-resistant paint, in this edition of DIY Smarts.
What To Do with Paint Leftovers
Finished a major project? Here’s how to deal with a little—or a lot—of extra paint.
33 Ways to Upcycle Old Things
Got any of these items laying around the house? Repurpose them into creative home enhancements
Touring Celebration, Florida
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey visits Celebration, Florida, a planned community south of Orlando that was built using the principles of new urbanism