Make This Old House My Homepage

How to choose and maintain workshop equipment, storage, and furniture

Workshop: Featured Article

Toh host Kevin O'Conner on a step ladder painting the porch

How to Work Safely on a Ladder

First-time homeowner and TOH host Kevin O'Connor steps up and demonstrates how to work safely on a ladder… more

Q&A


Q: I installed a dust collector with 4-inch-diameter plastic duct to keep my basement woodshop clean. But I've heard that dust collectors generate static electricity that can catch fire. Could you explain the danger and tell me how to avoid it?

— Mark Pazour, Chamberlain, S.D.

Hot Topics

Browse All Boards
Active Discussions
Advertisement

Your Old House

Learn More

100s of INSPIRING READER REMODELS

See whole-house and room remodels from TOH readers, and vote on your favorites.

arrow View and Vote on the Remodels

Calculators

Calculate exactly how much material you need

Photo Galleries

1,000s of inspirational images

AMERICA'S MOST TRUSTED HOME IMPROVEMENT BRAND