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Our Favorite Products Seen at the National Hardware Show 2024
Each year hundreds of manufacturers from around the world fill the halls of the National Hardware Show with a bevy of new innovations and updated products. Tucked between the gadgets and gizmos, some of which you can never imagine buying, are products aimed at making a DIYer’s life easier and less frustrating. We walked every inch of the Las Vegas Convention Center’s 600,000-square-foot hall to find the best products at the show.
How To Make Mason Jar Patio Lights
These charming lanterns brighten an evening get-together, and they're a cinch to make from supplies you can pick up at the home center.
How To Care for Wood Patio Furniture
Outdoor furniture is often made of resilient wood, but it’s not immune to the elements. Here’s how to keep your deck or patio set in top form.
How To Weatherstrip a Wood Door and Lower Energy Bills
Weatherstripping a wood door is a valuable DIY project that can improve your home's energy efficiency and comfort. Learn how to do it in our step-by-step guide.
Stream 'Team Rubicon' May 25 Free on The Roku Channel
This Old House’s Kevin O’Connor hosts Team Rubicon, a new Roku Original series shedding light on the extraordinary work based on the veteran-led humanitarian that serves global communities before, during, and after disasters strike.
S44 E22: First Things First
HVAC ducts are hidden in the gambrel. A cinderblock enclosure is covered to mimic the old stone foundation. Damage to an original gunstock post is repaired. New clapboards are weaved into the old.
S21 E22: Cold Water Bathtub, Cornhole
Richard installs a reserve tank to fill a bathtub with hot water; Mauro shares his tips for paint project clean-up; Tom and Kevin build a set of cornhole boards; The cast have a cornhole tournament.
How to Build a Potting Bench
This handy piece of outdoor furniture will serve as headquarters for your gardening gear.
Justin Mabie
Justin Mabie of Call Me Mabie fell into the maker community solely by chance when a tool company hired him as a videographer.
Best New Grills Shopping Guide
Get set for grilling season! Whether you’re looking to upgrade, or it’s your first summer in charge of the spatula, here are a variety of options for every type of fuel
How to Repoint a Brick Fireplace in 6 Simple Steps
Unsightly cracked and crumbling mortar on your fireplace is a relatively easy fix with the right tools and materials. Our guide shows you how.
S44 E21: Exposing Problems
The roof is insulated from the outside. Framing presents a challenge for running pipes. A lighting solution for the new ell is devised, and a lesson is given on how to properly waterproof a roof.
S44 E20: Rebuilding Centuries
The old ell has been reassembled, and the new fireplace is constructed. A steel beam is craned into place to carry the weight of the roof in the new ell. The homeowner shops for a kitchen countertop.
Cristiana Felgueiras
Watch Cristiana Felgueiras, a multidisciplinary artist who inspires others and revels in the learning curve, on the Makers Channel.
How To Reline a Chimney Flue in 6 Simple to Follow Steps
Learn how to renovate an old, unsafe chimney by re-lining it with an easy-to-install stainless steel liner.
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
One bad apple can literally spark a fruit fly infestation in your kitchen. Check out our guide on how to get rid of fruit flies quickly and confidently.
5 Best Wall Ovens (2024 Guide)
Installing a wall oven is a cost-effective way to save kitchen space and curate a distinct design. We rounded up the top five wall ovens available.
6 Best Leaf Blowers (2024 Guide)
Even if you don’t live in an area where fallen leaves are common, a blower can help you keep your yard free of other debris. In this review, the This Old House Reviews Team researched the best leaf blowers to help you find the model best suited for your home.
How to Build a DIY Cedar Potting Bench
This Old House DIY expert and House One editor, Jenn Largesse, shows how to build a potting station made from naturally weather-resistant wood.
A Step by Step Guide to Building a Do-It-Yourself Clothing Rack
General contractor Tom Silva demonstrates how to build a simple clothes rack that can easily be disassembled or reassembled.
How to Troubleshoot a Dimmer Switch
Master electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner fix flickering lights controlled by a dimmer switch. Heath shows us the most common issues that homeowners can run into with their dimmer switches.
Understanding Bathroom Ventilation Technology
Home technology expert Ross Trethewey teaches host Kevin O’Connor what he needs to know about the latest bathroom ventilation technology.
Jenn’s Dog Loves Coming to Work
Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada tells us about her favorite co-worker, a Bernese Mountain Dog named Moby, and why she loves bringing him to work.
Insider Q&A with Electrician Heath Eastman and Moderator Chris Ermides (Feb. 16, 2023 at 4 PM ET)
In order to view these Q&As, you must have access to YouTube or belong to our private Facebook group just for Insiders. You will need to provide your member ID or account email in order to be accepted into the Facebook group.
S44 E14: Bed Race
Renovation on the 1902 house is done, and the homeowners are ready to move in, but first, the crew and homeowners participate in the town’s annual bed race. After, they meet at the house for a tour.
