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How to Sharpen a Chainsaw

Watch as Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook demonstrates the right way to sharpen a chainsaw yourself.

An App That Helps You Support Generation NEXT and Young Tradespeople

Givz, available as an app and a website, allows you to easily donate to your favorite charities. This is how you can support our Generation NEXT initiative

How to Fold a Fitted Sheet | Best of the Web

There is a way! Master folding that tricky fitted sheet with this quick video for a neater and more efficient linens closet.

Photoshop Redo: Rebalancing a Boxy Split-Level

A more prominent entry, a new side porch, and upgraded siding and stonework improve the view from the curb

What Is It? | Green Waterproof Bag with Air Vent

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor shows a green waterproof bag with an air vent and plastic clips—but What Is It?

How To Build and Maintain a Sturdy Work Glove Holder

A work glove holder can help you to keep your protective gear accounted for. Read our step-by-step guide to learn how to build and maintain a holder.

A man standing beside a wooden frame filled with stone wool insulation material to demonstrate its benefits.

Benefits of Stone Wool Insulation

Learn what stone wool insulation is, how it works, and why it's a good choice for sustainable building solutions.

How To Switch Basement Lighting

Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron shows how to simplify your basement lighting system with one switch.

Pruning a Crabapple Tree

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner prune his crabapple tree

How to Maintain an Air Conditioner

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shares tips for keeping an air conditioner running efficiently

Before and After: Reveal of the Charleston-Elliotborough House

We worked on two houses during the last season of TOH TV. The Charleston-Elliotborough house was in such rough shape, we couldn't finish all the work by the end of the TV-show season. Here (finally!) is the big reveal of the finished home, which Kevin and Tommy showed to fans on Facebook LIVE

Scenic Snack Spot for $397

A stylish paint scheme and some stock lumber turn an enclosed entry porch into a breakfast room with a view

How To Clean a Paint Spill

A paint spill may seem catastrophic, but if you take action while it’s still wet, you can remove it from nearly any surface. Here's how.

How to Locate Structure Behind Walls

When you’re hanging a shelf or TV, you’ll need to find the studs in your wall. As part of the Ask TOH Tips from the Pros series, Tom Silva reveals simple, low-tech ways to get the job done

Colorful Vintage-Style Appliances

Cook up a little retro color! Add a dash of mid-century-modern style without having to rewire an outdated appliance

Sneak Peek: Narragansett Plunge Pool

Taking a dip, no laps required

A man spraying siding with a power washer to remove mildew.

How To Remove Mildew From Siding Safely and Effectively

Cleaning mildew off your house the right way is safer and more effective than using bleach. Follow our guide to remove mildew from siding.

What Is It? | Yellow Plastic Clip with Blue Tips

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a yellow plastic object with blue tips- but What Is It?

Two people using an outdoor faucet to get water.

How to Install an Outdoor Faucet for Hot or Cold Water

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner add an outdoor faucet with both hot and cold water.

How to Repair Rising Deck Boards

Your deck boards may start rising or lifting out of place as your home ages. Learn how to correct this and make your deck look brand new in our step by step guide.