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Richard Trethewey and Nathan Gilbert assist a homeowner with a couple upgrades to make her bathroom better suited for aging in place; After being denied by gutter companies and local handymen, a homeowner's last hope is to call Tom Silva and Nathan to help replace her rotten wooden gutters.

In this video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to make an undetectable repair in rotted wood.

Different deck stains offer varying levels of protection. Find out which option is the best to protect your deck.

Read our step-by-step instructions on identifying and repairing rotting wood and learn how to keep your home’s wood components in top shape.

Watch as Mark shares the story of how he became a mason; Tom explains why wood rots on houses, how to prevent it, and how to repair it if it occurs; Ross explores heat pump technology.

This week, framing is complete on the multi-angled roof, and a remote-controlled skylight is installed. The team discusses a mini-duct system, and the homeowner’s mother makes a glass mosaic table. Finally, a rotted wood gutter is replaced.

In this episode, Tom Silva discusses the use of I-joists and LVL beams. Kevin O’Connor meets with woodworker Paul Grothouse. Then, Kevin and Charlie Silva insulate the original dormers of the house. Later, the landscape designer shares her vision for the front yard.

Here’s a look at how designer/owner Amy Matthews incorporated the natural beauty of Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods throughout the Modern Barnhouse.

As tough as wood is, once it’s converted to some house part—a chair, a door sill, a cabinet, a floorboard—it needs to be protected against the elements and general wear and tear. When it comes to wood finish, which should you use? Read this guide to learn more about the differences between polyurethane and polycrylic.

Learn about varnish, a protective wood finish. Discover its types, uses, and tips for preserving your wood surfaces with This Old House.