A new dishwasher in 10 easy steps… more
Tom Silva shows you how to add sculptural interest to rooms with this architectural element… more
Work 'tents' let your projects progress in the deep freeze
Take care of trouble spots and you will enjoy a winter free of icicles—and the damage they can do to your roof
Convert any fireplace or wood stove into a pellet stove
Yes. Students actually grew a new material designed to keep the heat in
Q: I’ve been thinking that we can save some money on our kitchen remodeling project by removing the old cabinets ourselves. But I haven’t the faintest idea of how to do that. Where should I start?
—Teresa Lyons-Cobo, San Pedro, Calif.
Tips
Keep your home warmer by blocking cold air from blowing in around baseboard trim. Vacuum all dirt and dust from the joints between the trim and floor and along the top edge of the baseboard. Then, apply a thin bead of clear silicone sealant along both joints.
This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows how to silence a whistling radiator
How to keep an old house warm with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
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