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Best Moving Companies for Senior Discounts of 2021

The moving process is stressful enough without having to factor in what the process is like for your senior parents. Use this guide to discover the best moving companies for senior discounts and their service offerings.

How Much Does an Ant Exterminator Cost? (2021)

To rid your home of ants, you can choose to set your own bait or hire a professional. In this article, we expand on these options and discuss how much you can expect to pay for DIY and professional ant extermination.

5 Best Pet Insurance Companies in Arizona (2021)

Read about the top five pet insurance companies in Arizona to choose the best policy for you and your companion.

S43 E3, Jenn Nawada meets Maria Wheeler to go over the landscape plan

S43 E3: Fix the Foundation

The old foundation gets modified for the new basement. Jenn meets with the landscape designer to discuss the plans for the front yard. On the first floor, Charlie and Tom install a recessed beam.

S20 E3, Jenn Nawada explains ground cover plants

S20 E3: Hole Patches, Threshold Repair

Jenn discusses creative options for ground cover plants; Tom demonstrates different techniques for patching wall holes; Mark explains how to patch brick holes; Nathan installs a new threshold.

How to Plant Spring-Blooming Bulbs

Put bulbs in the ground this fall for effortless spring color. Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and landscape designer Jenn Nawada share some tips for planting spring bulbs.

How To Repair a Chain Link Fence

Chain link fences aren’t always pretty, but they are tough. In fact, there are generally only a few ways they can fail. Learn how to repair a chain link fence with this step-by-step guide.

How To Bend Wood

Whether it’s a woodworking project, trimwork for a remodel, instrument making, or boatbuilding, learning to bend wood can take a project from seemingly impossible to doable. You just need to know how.

How to Install a New Threshold

In this how-to video, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs a new oak door threshold

How to Winterize a Lawn Mower

An end-of-summer tune-up keeps power lawn equipment in top shape. Learn how to care for a lawn mower with these steps.

How to Patch Small Holes in Walls

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches a homeowner to patch small holes in her wall.

7 Best Long-Distance Moving Companies of 2021

The variety of moving companies that can help with your long-distance move can be overwhelming. We have completed in-depth research to provide you with the best options.

S9 E6, Roger Cook discusses ground covers

How to Choose and Plant Ground Cover

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares tips for selecting, planting and growing low-maintenance ground cover.

How to Frame Out Basement Walls

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to fur out concrete basement walls to get them ready for drywall

How to Repoint a Stone Foundation

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva saves a crumbling mortared-rock foundation wall

Ways to Watch ‘This Old House’ and ‘Ask This Old House’ Full Episodes

Find full episodes of This Old House and Ask This Old House on the TV or digital platform of your choice

The Best Cooling Mattresses and Accessories to Ward Off Night Sweats

Waking up feeling hot and sweaty because your mattress is taking in too much of your body heat isn’t a pleasant feeling. And if your mattress isn’t doing you any favors when it comes to cooling you off, it can lead to high electricity bills from constantly running your AC. The solution? Get a cooling mattress. Finding the best cooling mattress may be one of the greatest long-term investments you make, both in the comfort and quality of your sleep and in your home energy use.

Liberty Mutual Homeowners Insurance Review 2021

In this Liberty Mutual homeowners insurance review, we examine the company’s coverage, cost, and reputation.

Best Homeowners Insurance Companies of 2021

If you’re looking for the best home insurance companies in the industry, keep reading our guide to compare coverage specifics, pricing, and customer service between eight top-rated homeowners insurance providers.

Best High-Risk Homeowners Insurance Companies 2021

Read this guide to learn if your home is high-risk and which companies offer high-risk homeowners insurance.

Watch “This Old House” Shows on The Roku Channel

Here’s how to watch full episodes of This Old House and Ask This Old House on The Roku Channel.

8 Best Pet Insurance Companies in Florida 2021

Whether you live in Tampa or Miami, a Florida pet insurance policy can prevent you from paying expensive vet bills and get treatment for your pet when it has an accident. Read our review of the top pet insurance companies in the Sunshine State and pick a pet insurance plan that’s best for you and your furry friend.

Making Progress on the Concord Country Cape Project

Progress is underway at Season 43’s Concord Country Cape project. Read on to learn about the latest updates from the site.

West Roxbury Victorian | Exterior

Originally built on farmland in 1894, the West Roxbury Victorian was the first one-family erected in the new subdivision. Will the crew be able to bring the house up to the lifestyle standards of the 2020s? Watch the progress unfold 24/7, 365 days a week on our live webcam below.

West Roxbury Victorian | Interior

Originally built on farmland in 1894, the West Roxbury Victorian was the first one-family erected in the new subdivision. Will the crew be able to bring the house up to the lifestyle standards of the 2020s? Watch the progress inside 24/7, 365 days a week on our live webcam below.