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What You Should Look for When Purchasing Vacant Land
Want to build your dream house from the ground up? Know what to look for when buying vacant land to turn your land-owning dreams into reality.
All About New Insulation Options: A Homeowner’s Guide
Learn how to pick a new insulation option for your home. Our guide covers materials plus health and safety considerations.
Creating a Master Bath for a Modest Home
How one couple added on a luxurious master bath without sacrificing the modest scale of their cottage home.
S27 E6: High-Tech Heating and Cooling
Kevin lends Norm and general contractor Tom Silva a hand framing in the "not quite flat" roof above the library. Richard Trethewey shows Kevin a new software program that allows him to design the HVAC system on a laptop.
Building a Flat Roof Right
Here's how the pros construct one so it stays tight and tight.
S27 E5: The Cost of Poor Workmanship
Norm Abram shows Host Kevin O’Connor the newly discovered problems at the project house, most of them caused by the poor workmanship of a previous contractor. Roger Cook reveals the anatomy of new landscape walls; they’ll be natural stone veneer over reinforced concrete.
S27 E4: Longfellow's House
Certified arborist Jack Kelly shows landscape contractor Roger Cook a treatment of horticultural oil that will protect the property’s hemlocks. Kevin meets curator Nancy Jones for a tour of the legendary Longfellow House.
The Best Techniques for Hanging Wallpaper
Master wallpaper hanging with expert tips in this guide. Learn prep, measuring, cutting, and smoothing techniques for pro-level results.
S27 E3: Worst-Case Scenario
Tom Silva discovers extensive rot and termite damage on the eastern elevation, and what he thinks is a failed footing in the basement. Norm Abram finds that the problem is not the footing, but rather under-structured framing from two previous renovations.
How Animals Are Getting Into Your House
Learn how pesky critters are getting into your home and how to prevent and handle animal infestations in our guide.
Fire Safety and Prevention Checklist for Your Home
It's not enough to have evacuation plans. It's not even enough to have a fire detector on every floor. Learn what experts say homeowners need to do now
Earth-Friendly Flooring
10 options for the eco-minded remodeler
S27 E2: Modernize, Again
George Mabry moves out and general contractor Tom Silva moves in. With a building permit in hand, Tom starts with the carport, dismantling it piece by piece on order to gain better access to the house.
How to Keep Pests Out of Your House
Exclusion techniques can help you stop unwelcome critters before an infestation starts. Learn how to use them from our experts.
S27 E1: A Modern Old House
Season 27 finds the experts at This Old House in historic Cambridge, Massachusetts, working on a mid-century Modern house for biotech bachelor George Mabry.
How to Take Down a Wall
Tom Silva and friends take down an outdated carport by hand in the Cambridge house
Some Commonsense Rules for Maintaining a Flat Roof
Flat roofs demand more attention than pitched roofs, but depending on your situation, flat might be the better bet.
3 Types of Flat Roofs: Pros and Cons
Which roof type is best for your property? We break down the three main options to help you make an informed decision.
Everything You Need to Know about Glass Door Knobs
Glass door knobs are a beautiful and unique addition to your home. Here's everything you need to know to find and install your own.
How to Hang Interior Shutters to Add Architectural Charm
Interior shutters control light while adding some architectural charm. Learn how to install them from the This Old House experts.
TOH's 6-Point Plan for Getting the Best
Follow our plan and you could land one of the best pros around
The (Dont Get Burned) Kitchen Remodeling Guide
Kitchen remodels are stressful. Follow our don't get burned kitchen remodeling guide for a successful renovation.
How to Seed a Lawn
Want a lush, green yard? Learn how to seed your lawn for next spring, from soil preparation and seed selection to post-seeding care.
Non-toxic, Affordable Pressure-Treated Lumber
A new process encases wood fibers in trace amounts of glass, with surprising results.
Create Your Own Caulk Color
Red Devil lets you inject any hue of latex paint into its caulk.
