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S19 E21: Echinaceas, Kitchen Punch List
Jenn Nawada explains how to care for echinaceas, and Mark McCullough explains how to cut stone with a saw and chisel. Then, Richard Trethewey replaces a kitchen sink and faucet, while Tom Silva helps a homeowner wrap up a few kitchen projects.
How To Make Stone Cuts With a Power Saw Look Natural
Learn how to make precise, natural-looking cuts in stone with power saws and traditional finishing techniques.
All About Growing Echinacea
Ask This Old House Landscape Contractor Jenn Nawada explains how to identify and care for echinaceas. She also shares a variety of ways to incorporate them in a garden.
Finish Your Kitchen Remodel Punch List
Ask This Old House General Contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner wrap up a few small projects towards the end of her kitchen renovation.
Sealing Up the Barnhouse For Greater Efficiency | 2021 Modern Barnhouse
With frost already covering the ground, it’s a race against the clock for owner Amy Matthews and builder Chad Maack to get the Idea House sealed in before the temperatures plummet to their typical below-zero mid-winter Minnesota temps
Figo Pet Insurance Review
Figo is a pet insurance provider that offers a unique cloud-based mobile app, decent coverage, and affordable plans. Keep reading our review to determine if this company is right for you and your pet.
Cheapest Pet Insurance Companies
If you want affordable and quality protection for your pet, read our review below on the cheapest pet insurance companies available. We discuss each company’s plans and pricing and include information on how to get a free quote.
Welcome to Our Cottage Community in Norwalk, CT | 2021 Idea House
Meeting a growing demand for flexible housing and low-maintenance living, TOH’s newest Idea House project offers spacious, adaptable floor plans in a collection of duplexes with contemporary cottage style.
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Smart Tips to Keep Cool Indoors This Summer
With these rebates and energy-saving programs, prepping your home to be cooler this summer is no sweat. Read on to learn more.
Got Water in Your Crawl Space? Here’s How to Fix It
If you have water leaking into your crawl space, it’s important to address the issue quickly, as it could have serious effects on your home and health.
How to Drain a Pool Properly and Prevent Pool Damage
Follow this guide to drain your pool properly, be it in-ground or above-ground. These tips help prevent damage and costly mistakes.
How to Hang a TV on Brick Wall
Can you mount a TV on a brick wall? Absolutely. But mounting a TV on brick does take more preparation, knowledge, and tools than installing one on drywall. This guide will show you how to hang a TV on a brick wall so you can make the most of your wall space and elevate your entertainment.
Historic Window Solutions | Seaside Victorian
Builder Jeff Sweenor explains how Marvin’s historically accurate custom windows helped restore the character and charm of the TOH Seaside Victorian Cottage.
The Seaside Victorian Cottage: A Beauty Reborn
A once-forlorn Queen Anne emerges with its spirit restored—and plenty of 21st-century amenities.
Home Safety for Seniors—What You Should Know
Keep your loved ones safe by reading these home safety tips for seniors. We detail ways to make a home hazard-free and secure from outside threats.
How to Create a Dog-Friendly Yard
Your yard is your happy place, and you want it to be your pet’s, too. Here’s how to protect your landscaping while giving her an ideal romping ground.
S42 E20: Urban Oasis
In this episode, Jenn Nawada creates a patio building team, and Heath Eastman rewires a section with intact plaster. Then, Charlie Silva and Tom Silva hang a fire-rated door. Richard Trethewey also explains how a tub fits in.
How To Replace a Spigot in 10 Simple to Follow Steps
Learn how to replace a spigot in 10 simple to follow steps by using our comprehensive video and in-depth guide.
A Comprehensive Guide to Painting Vinyl Siding Perfectly
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique demonstrates the correct way to paint exterior vinyl siding.
