This Old House Archives
February 2016
15 Easy Home Upgrades for March
Start reviving your lawn, elevate potted plants, reseal exterior joints, wash away salt damage,...
20 Easy Projects to Transform Your Home This Year
Upgrade your space with these fun, fast, and functional projects
6 Jaw-Dropping Curb-Appeal Makeovers
Borrow from these before-and-afters and give the neighbors something to talk about
Ask Roger: How to Use a Wheelbarrow
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows safe, effective ways to use a wheelbarrow
Ask TOH | Chicken Coop, Maple Syrup
Tom and Kevin head to Connecticut to construct a back yard chicken coop in "Build It." Jenn...
Ask TOH | Closet, Outdoor Lights
Tom trims a coat closet to include a shelf and hanger pole and then installs a pre-hung door....
Ask TOH | Smart Home Electronics
Kevin uses a smartphone app to help a homeowner turn his front door deadbolt into an electronic...
Belmont Victorian | Good-bye, Tired Old House
Kevin finds Roger in the front yard, finishing up his landscape transformation. Norm is on the...
Belmont Victorian | Inside-Out Restoration
Roger replants the trees and shrubs he dug up and relocated before construction began. Meanwhile,...
Belmont Victorian | The Final Countdown
Norm finds kitchen designer Linda Cloutier overseeing the kitchen countertop installation, and...
Build It | How to Build a Chicken Coop
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva creates a backyard chicken coop for a homeowner...
Create a Rustic Bedroom Retreat
Woodsy elements and vintage finds bring the outdoors in and add one-of-a-kind character to this...
Early-Spring Pruning Primer
Which specimens to snip now for thicker foliage later
Gag Reel: Tommy is Locked Out
Tom Silva is locked out of the barn after Richard Trethewey installs a WiFi-enabled video doorbell
How and Why to Maintain a Temperature-and-Pressure Valve
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains the extreme importance of...
How to Add a Heat Pump to a Water Heater
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey makes heating water more efficient...
How to Build a PVC Planter with a Cast-Iron Look
A DIY planter cast in plastic gets the look of a detailed cast-iron piece as part of our #DIYDARE...
How to Build a Storm Shelter
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to pour a massive concrete...
How to Choose Hurricane Window Protection
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner several ways to protect windows...
How to Choose a USB Outlet
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron walks through the best options when it comes to...
How to Choose and Use a Router
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares his insights on the shop's most versatile...
How to Get Hot Water with a Recirculating Pump
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how a recirculation line...
How to Install a Hybrid Gas Water Heater
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows a quiet, efficient way to...
How to Install a Pre-Hung Interior Door
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner the proper way to install a pre...
How to Install a Shade Sail
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor has two simple sun-blocking solutions for keeping a deck and...
How to Install a Solid-Wood Exterior Door
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a new, energy-efficient...
How to Install a Touchless Kitchen Faucet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a new, no...
How to Install a Water-Saving Drip-Irrigation System
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a drip-irrigation system
How to Install an Automatic Standby Generator
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor describes how to combat power outages with a standby generator
How to Install an Electronic Dead Bolt
Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor shows a homeowner how to install a Bluetooth-enabled smart...
How to Install an Outdoor Television
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron installs a weatherproof television to complete...
How to Install an Outdoor Wall Sconce and Recessed Lights
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron installs an outdoor wall sconce and recessed...
How to Make Maple Syrup Like a Pro
Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada heads to Vermont to learn about making maple...
How to Make a Concrete Umbrella Stand
This warmed-up, splashy storage project from our #DIYDARE challenge will have you smiling in the...
How to Make a Hardworking Kitchen Cart
In one of our #DIYDARE challenge projects, turn aluminum tubes, fittings and some butcher block...
How to Plant Using Large Containers
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook discusses the beauty and benefits of large...
How to Plant a Large Shade Tree
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner select and plant a deciduous...
How to Pull off a Bold Front-Door Paint Color
Opt for a playful hue with cues from an architectural color consultant
How to Repair a Cast-Iron Toilet Flange
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to replace a badly...
How to Repair a Frozen Air Conditioner
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to prevent ice buildup...
How to Repair a Leaking Toilet
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains what may be causing a...
How to Repair a Noisy Toilet
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a new flush valve
How to Replace a Skylight
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs a new skylight into an existing roof opening
How to Reuse a Garden Hose Reel
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor show other uses for an...
How to Stencil Faux Inlay on a Plain Dresser
Dress(er) up a plain piece with metallic paint and stencils in our #DIYDARE challenge
How to Stock Up for Severe Weather
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel discuss how to prepare...
How to Trim a Coat Closet
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva trims a coat closet by installing a clothes rod...
How to Turn a Plain Sink into a Cedar Vanity
From our #DIYDARE challenge, use common cedar to transform an inexpensive sink into a charming...
Install a Critter-Proof Garden Fence
Use pressure-treated lumber to build a sturdy post-and-rail enclosure that prevents animals from...
Kid-Friendly Classic Bath with Lasting Appeal
Timeless architectural details form the backdrop for a fun, functional children's bath
Learning About Maple Syrup From Christopher Kimball
Christopher Kimball from America's Test Kitchen explains the differences between the varieties of...
Neglected 1928 Bungalow Makes for a Cozy Cottage Redo
A first-time homeowner revives a neglected house with patience, perseverance, and a little help...
Online Interior Design Help, a Click Away
How to upgrade your home with virtual help
Plugging Holes Around Baseboard Heating Pipes
Richard Trethewey gives advice on sealing the holes where baseboard heating pipes come up from...
Pooch-Proof Furniture and Fabrics for Dog Lovers
Drool-worthy fabrics and savvy strategies to keep your furniture from going to the dogs
Put Scrap Project Stencils to Good Use
Add a playful pattern to your next project with leftovers
Removing Creosote from a Chimney Flue
Gentler options for removing thick-pitch creosote
Save This Old House: FREE Alabama Colonial Revival
This stately (fire-resistant) brick house is priced to move
Sneak Peek: The North Shore Farmhouse Project
This Old House continues with a new and unique project on the North Shore of Massachusetts
TOH Editors' Picks: Special Gear for Tough Tasks
The latest standouts
Targeting the Cause of Black Mold in the Attic
Tom Silva gives advice on how to get rid of and prevent mold from invading your attic in winter
Tasting Maple Syrup with Christopher Kimball
Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and landscape designer Jenn Nawada taste-test a variety of...
The Belmont Victorian House Project: After
The TOH TV crew finishes remodeling an 1895 Queen Anne for a young family
The Belmont Victorian House: Period Porch Overhaul
The wraparound porch of this Queen Anne puts history front and center in the latest TOH TV house...
The Color of the Month, March 2016: Iced Coffee
Keep cool with this strong, versatile neutral
Tip-Top Tech: Highlights from the Consumer Technology Association's (CTA)™ Mark of Excellence Awards
From truly universal remote controls to projector screens that work in the light of day, here are...
Unexpected Wall Treatments from the Beekman Boys
The stars of The Fabulous Beekman Boys offer three fresh inspirations for walls from their new book
Wallpaper: What's Old is New Again
Faithful reproductions of historical wallpaper patterns and playful updates to bring enduring...
What Is It? | Blue Plastic Parts with a Hole
The Ask This Old House guys pose the question What Is It? as they check out blue plastic parts...
What Is It? | Small, Round Disks
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva stumps the guys with small, round disks
What Is It? | White Sphere with Blue Holes
The Ask This Old House guys pose the question What Is It? as they check out a white sphere with...
You Won't Believe These Ugly-Duckling Makeovers!
Six of our favorite front-yard transformations reveal the power of paint, plantings, and facade...
You're Killing Your Home with Kindness
Your DIY could be doing more harm than good. Kick these deceptive "home improvement" habits STAT