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Laundry Room - Potting Room Combination
These work spaces have a lot in common. Gardeners can make the most of a single room with a few tweaks
Kitchen Design Idea: The Ultimate Home Office Nook
Easy upgrades to make room for even more productivity in the most-trafficked room of your home
The TOH Guide to Decks
Kick off the warm season with the ultimate hangout spot
S16 E18: Jimmy DiResta, Trough Planter
Richard demonstrates solutions for replacing a water main shutoff; Jenn builds a planter out of an animal feeding trough; Mark waterproofs brick; Kevin and Jimmy DiResta’s build a sign.
S39 E18: Demo Time
Demo starts on the Charleston projects. Judith talks planting options with Roger, who visits a suitable nursery. Kevin tours the American College of the Building Arts. Richard goes privy diving.
How to Wire for a New Ceiling Light
Ask This Old House electrician Scott Caron installs a new switch and ceiling fixture for a homeowner
How To Repair a Damaged Carrying Beam
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva teaches a homeowner how to repair some structural problems in his home.
How to Waterproof Concrete Brick to Prevent Damage
Concrete brick can become water-damaged over time, but there's a simple solution to prevent this: waterproofing. Find out more here.
How to Turn a Feeding Trough Into a Planter
Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada travels to Tennessee to build a planter out of an animal feeding trough
How to Repair a Damaged Main Shutoff Valve
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey demonstrates solutions for replacing a water main shutoff
S39 E17: Southern Charm, Season Premiere
A new two-project series begins in Charleston, South Carolina: a brick 1840s "single house" and a multi-generational 1890s home.
S16 E17: Metal Railing, Tile Replacement
Mark installs a metal railing using anchoring cement; in Open House, Richard weighs the pros and cons of steam heat; Tom demonstrates the correct way to replace a cracked kitchen floor tile.
Sneak Peek: Is There an Electrician in the House?
TOH gets some help with the Jamestown project from an unusual source
A DIY Renovation Becomes a Family Project
A dilapidated 1927 house regains its serene period spirit, thanks to a meticulous do-it-yourself remodel
How to Properly Notch Structural Beams
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and general contractor Tom Silva explain how to properly notch structural beams.
What Is It? | Black Plastic Spinning Object
Ask This Old House’s Tommy Silva shows a three-pronged plastic object that spins on a table, but what is it?
How to Replace a Cracked Floor Tile
Did you recently crack a tile? Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows the correct way to replace a cracked kitchen floor tile.
The Pros and Cons of a Steam Heating System
Considering steam heat? We help you weigh the pros and cons so you can decide if it is right for you.
How To Turn Scrap Wood Into Kindling With a DIY Kindling Splitter
Learn tips for DIY kindling splitting from landscape contractor Roger Cook, landscape designer Jenn Nawada, and host Kevin O’Connor.
How to Install a Metal Railing
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough installs a custom metal railing using anchoring cement
Butcher Block | New Yankee Workshop
Norm's version of the indispensable kitchen staple, the butcher block, features a hard endgrain maple top instead of the usual parallel grain. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
How To Clean Rusty Pruners
Pruners can become rusty over time due to moisture. In this guide, we cover how to clean rusty pruners to have them working as good as new.
TLC for Garage Floors
Now’s the time to whisk away winter’s salt and sand—and while the floor’s clear, clean up any oil spots and rust stains, too.
Big Container Plants for Small Yards
On a lot that has more hardscape than planting space, container gardening is one way to indulge your green thumb. In fact, you can grow seriously sizable plants in pots—even trees. Here are three surprisingly XL options that still work for XS footprints
Office Makeover for $619
An unused bedroom becomes a stylish, storage-packed work zone with a DIY desk and custom-built shelving
