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Engineering a Retaining Wall: A Comprehensive Guide

Learn the basics of building a retaining wall—from common problems as well as the different types of materials to choose from, such as concrete, timber and stone.

How To Install a Natural Gas Barbecue Grill

In this guide, Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how to install a natural gas line for a new BBQ grill.

How To Install an Outdoor Television

This Old House master electrician Scott Caron teaches you how to install a weatherproof outdoor TV, select the right model, and proper mounting and connections.

How To Install an Outdoor Faucet

Learn how to add a new outdoor hose spigot with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.

How to Make a Gravel Shed Foundation

When a couple needed a bit more storage, they decided on a ready-to-assemble shed. Unfortunately, their yard wasn’t ready-for-installation, so mason Mark McCullough headed over to help them install a gravel shed foundation. Here’s how to do it.

How to Control Gutter Runoff

When a homeowner called for help controlling their stormwater runoff, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada knew what to do. The two install two runoff containment systems to keep the yard dry.

Remembering Roger Cook, 1954-2024

With tremendous sadness, This Old House bids farewell to our friend and longtime landscape contractor, Roger Cook, who passed away on August 21, 2024 after a long battle with illness.

How To Build a Bat House

Tom Silva and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada talk about bats and how beneficial they are. Then, the team builds a bat house.