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How to Clean Up and Expand a Garden

Jenn Nawada takes an overgrown flower bed and transforms it into a beautiful garden. Jenn cleans up the garden by pruning, dividing, and defining the edges.

How to Make a DIY Air Filter

Ross Trethewey explains how air filtration systems work and how to build a localized DIY air filter.

Build It | Adirondack Chair

Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor build a classic Adirondack chair. Tom demonstrates how to build an Adirondack chair by using a template and a project plan.

Best Snow Removal Equipment of 2021

Removing snow and ice from your driveway, sidewalk, and surrounding areas is a task that may require an arsenal of tools. The This Old House Reviews team researched the best snow removal equipment to help you keep your home safe throughout the winter season.

How to Build a Small Bookcase with Moldings

Assemble a custom storage piece with plywood and moldings, or select a ready-made option.

The 9 Best Latex Mattress Experiences

The best latex mattresses offer not only a more environmentally friendly way to sleep but are wonderful options for sleepers who want to curb any allergies. Find out which latex mattress is the one for you with this guide.

How to Safeguard Your House from Wildfires

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor learns about ways to make a home more resistant to wildfires.

How to Maintain Overgrown Perennials

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner maintain an overgrown perennial garden.

What is Trisodium Phosphate?

Is this powerful cleanser the right choice to tackle your next major mess or paint prep project? Learn the pros and cons of Trisodium Phosphate (TSP)—and get how-to info—here

How to Clean Kitchen Cabinets

Banish the worst greasy messes from the cupboards and drawers that hold everything in your cook space.

7 Ways to Fix a Garage Door That Won’t Close

Are you dealing with a garage door that won’t close? Don’t call the repair service just yet, as you might be able to fix it yourself. This guide will help point out some of the most common issues to look for when a garage door and how you can fix them.

How to Fix a Hole in the Wall

Easily repair a hole in the wall of any size with these step-by-step instructions.

How to Strip Wire

As a do-it-yourselfer, you know there are plenty of tasks around the house that are too small to justify calling in the pros. Stripping wire may fall into this category. Read on to learn simple ways for stripping electrical wires in your home.

How to Refinish Hardwood Floors

Clean and refinish hardwood floors without sanding down to the bare wood.

Changing a Two-Prong Outlet to Three

Learn how to replace a two-prong outlet without the expense of rewiring.

Whole House Surge Protectors: How Effective Are They?

Don’t count on power strips to safeguard your home and fragile electronics. Read on to learn about the cost-saving alternative of installing a home surge protector.

Installing a Floodlight: An Electrical Upgrade for DIYers

Wiring projects are not for everyone, but there are some basic upgrades most homeowners can handle. First up: installing a floodlight.

Inside an Electrical Outlet

A cracked, loose, or (ouch!) shocking electrical receptacle is a candidate for replacement. But before you head out shopping for a new one, know what to ask for and how to connect everything safely.

How to Remove Rivets

Once installed, these light-gauge metal fasteners are meant to be permanent, but they can be drilled out when necessary. Read this guide to learn how to remove rivets.

How to Remove Mold on Drywall

If you notice mold on a drywall surface in your home, try not to panic. The truth is that mold can happen anywhere and in any home. All it needs to grow is a source of moisture and an organic food source, and drywall can be an all-you-can-eat buffet. Read these steps on how to safely remove mold from your drywall.

How Often You Should Change Your Air Filter

Changing the air filters in your HVAC system is an essential practice that ensures clean air circulates throughout your home. In this article, we discuss the importance of changing an air filter and give you tips on how to do it.

8 Cheap Flooring Options to Consider in Your Home

Thanks to technological advancements, the world of inexpensive flooring has expanded, giving homeowners and DIYers lots of options. Read this guide to learn more about affordable flooring options.

How to Caulk Baseboards

This step-by-step guide will explain how to caulk baseboards in a way that creates neat edges and joints. There are also some tips for keeping things clean as you work. These steps apply to both paint and stain-grade baseboards installed against a painted surface.

How to Rekey a Lock

To improve your home’s security, you’ll want to change your locks or rekey them. Learn the best time to do either, and how to rekey a lock.

Team Wolverine Puts the Spotlight on the Trades

Wolverine, the Michigan-based footwear and apparel company, will sponsor three up-and-coming trade workers to help start their careers while also elevating perceptions of the trades