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What’s Your Paint Personality?
Sunny yellows, soothing blues, revved-up reds...every color has an innate character. That may be why the hues we’re most at home with reflect traits of our own
Why Wood Decks Never Go Out of Style
Read our guide to find out how wood's natural beauty, affordability, and availability has made it a popular and timeless choice for decking.
Behind the Scenes—Narragansett Idea House Rear Courtyard
Laying the groundwork for functional outdoor living spaces
Live Q&A: Kevin O’Connor and Charlie Silva
How to insulate, renovate, and repair a stairway’s treads
When Tom Silva Speaks: Tom’s Advice to DIY Renovators
One really sound tip for people tackling their first job
Sneak Peek: Jamestown Solar Plan
What it takes to create a utility-bill-free lifestyle
Destination Antiquing
Planning a summer or fall getaway? These markets and fairs are worth a visit
Take the edge off your energy bills – meet the heat pump water heater
Your home’s most forgettable appliance could be wasting hundreds of dollars per year
Insiders Go Behind the Scenes in Brookline
You've got to see this! A few lucky guests got to take part in the ultimate This Old House fan experience
What Is It? | Red Metal Tool with Foot
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a red rubber tool with an adjustable foot- but what is it?
How To Drain and Vent a Bathroom Sink
If your sink is emitting loud noises or odd smells, you may need to install a vent. Here's what you need to know.
How Fuses and Circuit Breakers Work
Ask This Old House electrician Scott Caron provides a deep dive into how fuses and circuit breakers protect a home.
Build It | Fire Pit Cover
This Old House contractor Tom Silva shows how to build a cover that can turn a store-bought fire pit into a table when not in use.
Teak Island Countertop Install at the TOH Arlington Italianate Project House
Countertop manufacturer Paul Grothouse shows Norm the right way to install the new teak island top for the kitchen
Waterfall-Edge Countertop Fabrication and Installation
This video and guide show the dovetail key joinery of a kitchen’s waterfall-edge wood countertop from fabrication to installation.
Butcher-Block Island Top Install
Master carpenter Norm Abram shows how to put in a butcher-block island top, from selecting the right materials to installing it securely.
Teak Touches for the Kitchen
Countertop fabricator Paul Grothouse shows how to install a teak island countertop and its companion piece, a custom teak farmhouse table.
Crafting a Teak Island Countertop
Norm Abram travels to Germansville, Pennsylvania, to see how countertop fabricator Paul Grothouse is crafting a beautiful 3-inch teak island top for the house
What Is It? | Rubber Ring with Three Tabs
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a rubber ring with three tabs- but What Is It?
How to Rotate a Toilet and Address Potential Issues
Moving a toilet to a new location can be a challenging task, but homeowners can handle it with the right approach. Read how to reorient your toilet in our step-by-step guide.
How to Replace a Picture Window
In this guide, Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to remove and replace a broken picture window.
This Old House TV Charleston Project
Learn how Marvin Double-Hung Windows merges old-world tradition with modern performance in a historic single house in Charleston, SC
South Carolina Coastal Home
Learn how Marvin Double-Hung Windows enhance the natural views—and meet the durability criteria—of a stunning coastal area home
Prepping to Stain Like a Pro
Nick Slavik demonstrates how to prep and clean two very different decks—one old and weathered, and one brand-new pine— in anticipation of restaining and finishing with two very different coatings from Behr.
How Safety Glass Can Protect You
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how safety glass breaks differently than traditional plate glass.
