Kitchen Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our kitchen projects, how-tos, and designs.
Understanding the Cycles of a Dishwasher
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey takes host Kevin O’Connor inside a dishwasher to explain each cycle
How To Make an End Grain Cutting Board
Want a unique end grain cutting board? Turn a piece of scrap wood into a useful butcher block with this video and step-by-step instructions.
Build It | End-grain Cutting Board from Scrap Wood
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor create an end-grain cutting board from heart pine scrap wood
How to Replace a Kitchen Sink Strainer
Ask This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey finds a rusty sink strainer in the kitchen and shows a homeowner how to replace it.
How To Choose the Perfect Countertop for Your Home
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner select the perfect new countertop for their home.
How to Install Under-Cabinet Lighting and Power
Watch as electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner upgrade her kitchen cabinets with new LED lights and electrical outlets.
How to Install New Kitchen Cabinets
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares expert tips and techniques for installing new kitchen cabinets
Build It | Movable Kitchen Island
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to fabricate a kitchen island out of stock cabinets
How a Plumbing Trap Can Lose Water
Learn how plumbing traps work, why they lose water, and simple solutions to prevent sewer gases from entering your home.
How To Choose a Water Filter
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains the many filter options and home water systems available for filtering drinking water
How To Install a Touchless Kitchen Faucet
Tired of your old faucet? Learn how to install a new touchless model from plumbing expert Richard Trethewey in our step-by-step guide.
How to Update a Kitchen with Paint
Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor uses a special paint to revamp an old kitchen.
How to Make a Plate Holder
Build a simple wooden holder to display a colorful set of plates
How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets Without Stripping
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor helps a homeowner refinish his kitchen cabinets
How To Build Custom Concrete Countertops for Your Home
Our step-by-step guide explains how to build and personalize concrete countertops for a durable and stylish upgrade. Read on to learn more.
How To Secure an Undermount Kitchen Sink
Need to install an undermount kitchen sink? Read our guide for practical tips and techniques to achieve a secure and efficient installation.
How to Hang a Kitchen Wall Cabinet to Spice up a Cooking Space
Your kitchen cabinets play a role in the overall appearance of your cooking space. Find out how to hang a new kitchen wall cabinet here.
How to Maintain Kitchen Appliances
Repairman Richie Isaacson shows host Kevin O'Connor how to maintain kitchen appliances
What Can and Can't Go Down a Garbage Disposer
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains what foods should and should not go into garbage disposers.
How To Apply a Peel-and-Stick Backsplash for the Kitchen
Use a peel-and-stick tile mat instead of messing with thinset and a trowel for this kitchen backsplash.
How To Avoid Rookie Plumbing Mistakes
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates some common plumbing mistakes and how to avoid them.
How to Replace a Kitchen Sink and Faucet
Have a new sink and faucet to install? In our video, we'll show you how to remove your old sink and put in a new one.
How To Add Task Lighting to a Kitchen
Task lighting can transform your kitchen from a gloomy space to one flooded with light. Find out how to install task lighting here.
How to Repair a Leaky Kitchen Faucet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner repair her leaky kitchen faucet
How To Make a Wall-Mounted Shopping List
Stay organized with this crafty, wall-mounted to-do list. DIY expert Michelle Brunner shows you how to make your own.
How To Install Recessed Lighting in a Kitchen
Ask This Old House electrician Scott Caron demonstrates how to install recessed light fixtures in a finished ceiling.
How To Install a New Sink and Faucet
Learn how to replace an old kitchen sink with a new one in this how-to video with plumbing expert Richard Tretheway.
How To Replace a Tile Backsplash
In this guide, This Old House tile contractor Joe Ferrante shows how to install a mosaic-tile backsplash in your home.
How to Repair a Leaking Faucet
Quick tips of stopping annoying drips with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey
How to Install a Pull-Out Kitchen Faucet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to upgrade to a faucet and sprayer in one
How to Choose Water Supply Piping
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey takes a look at the wide variety of water-supply pipes
How to Choose and Maintain a Garbage Disposer
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shares some tricks for removing—and avoiding—stubborn disposer jams