Home Safety How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our home safety step-by-step tips & ideas.
Keep Mold From Taking Hold
Mold spores are a problem anywhere it's humid, but in post-Katrina New Orleans, the scourge was hard to beat; here's how the owner of the TOH TV NOLA project did it
How to Install a Wall Safe
Safeguard your valuables in 4 easy steps
What You Need to Know About Lead
Learn more about this potentially deadly substance
Workshop Safety for Kids
If you'd like to teach your child the basics of DIY, start with an old mantra: "Safety first." We'll give you some tips for how to do it.
How to Install a Door Lockset
In this how-to video, add a new lockset with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
Step by Step Guide to Cleaning up and preventing Mold
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O'Connor discover ways to rid a home of mold.
How To Choose a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Learn how to choose the best carbon monoxide detector for your home with our guide covering key features, sensor types, and more.
Clean the Air in Your House
The stuff you breathe inside your home might be as filthy as an L.A. smog storm. Here's what you can do about it
Fire Safety and Prevention Checklist for Your Home
It's not enough to have evacuation plans. It's not even enough to have a fire detector on every floor. Learn what experts say homeowners need to do now
How To Pick a Lock
Discover how to choose the best lock for your home, from basic deadbolts to smart systems.
How To Choose and Use Fire Extinguishers to Manage Fires
A fire extinguisher can protect you, your home, and your loved ones from house fires. Learn all about extinguishers here.
How to Install a Lockset
A step-by-step guide from This Old House master carpenter Norm Abram
Breathing Easier
Simple, low-cost ways to make the air in your home cleaner and healthier.
Asbestos in the Home: How to Identify, Test and Remove It
Do you have asbestos in your house? Discover what it is, if you’ve been exposed, how to test for it, and the best methods for removal.