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Outdoor Rooms Fit for Entertaining

Living areas spill into the outdoors
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Sneak Peek | The 37th Season of This Old House

Host Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, master carpenter Norm Abram, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape contractor Roger Cook start off the 37th Season of This Old House by restoring a home in a dense suburban neighborhood in Arlington, Massachusetts where they will tackle everything, from the fieldstone foundation to the top of the chimney and more. Homeowners Emily and Nick are committed to preserving the property’s 1909 Arts and Crafts detailing, both inside and out, while adding their own style. The Arlington project will feature 16 all-new episodes, as the team brings back the home’s traditional aesthetics while also updating and moving the kitchen and bathrooms, and adding a master suite and home office. Landscaping projects abound. Next, watch a Sneak Peek of Season 15 of Ask This Old House.
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Best Bathroom Before and Afters 2016

TOH readers’ stunning washrooms from our annual Reader Remodel Contest
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Best Curb Appeal Before and Afters 2016

The top exterior revamps from the Reader Remodel Contest 2016
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Graceful Rejuvenation for a Water-Damaged Living Room

An interior nearly untouched since 1944 is our top living area pick—and recipient of a $1,000 Delta prize—in our 2016 Reader Remodel Contest
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All About Heat Pump Water Heaters

Save big bucks while taking advantage of the existing heat in your home. Here’s what you need to know about heat pump water heaters.
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What Is It? | Cylinder with an O-Ring

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows off the newest attempt to improve a century-old device
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How to Paint Kitchen Cabinets & More

Transform the look of your cupboards with the right prep, primer, cabinet paint and bright ideas—on a budget.
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A Shipshape Makeover for a 1903 Cottage

A 1903 cottage gets a neat-and-trim makeover inspired by its bayside location
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Simple Kitchen and Bath Updates to Improve Efficiency

Carve out more space for competing morning schedules with these easy additions
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What Is It? | Orange Tool with Rollers

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook rolls in a puzzling new tool
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What Is It? | Orange Plastic Cross

This Old House host Kevin O’Connor gets choked up and baffles the crew
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What Is It? | Large Metal Hooks

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook sets the hook and stumps the crew
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Kitchen Inspiration from an Iron Chef

Iron Chef Michael Symon gives This Old House host Kevin O’Connor a tour of his commercial and home kitchens, and shares his insights on kitchen layout and design.
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How to Choose a Countertop

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner select a new countertop
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What Is It? | Red Plastic Ball

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shares some fruit with the guys, sort of
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What Is It? | Bright Green Tool with Compartments

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva baffles the boys with a lime-green plastic trough
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How to Work with Concrete

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook explains masonry materials and then shows how to pour a concrete slab
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How to Finish a Wood Table

Wood-finishing expert Bruce Johnson shares his secrets for applying a professional-quality stain and varnish finish
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How to Install Under-Cabinet Lighting and Power

Electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner upgrade her kitchen with new LED lights and electrical outlets
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Build It | Simple Side Table

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to construct a simple yet beautiful side table
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What Is It? | Three-Legged Stainless-Steel Cylinder

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey stumps the crew with a three-legged stainless steel cylinder
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What Is It? | Black and Silver Tool

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows off an innocuous-looking tool that’s a real time-saver
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How to Install New Kitchen Cabinets

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares expert tips and techniques for installing new kitchen cabinets
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How to Patch a Hole in Wood Trim

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner patch a large hole in painted baseboard molding