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Idea House Build: Prepping for a Warm Tile Floor | Cottage on the Cape (E5)
A heat system is installed in the bathroom floors for extra comfort, and Matt explains the plan to heat and cool the entire home with both efficiency and visual appeal in mind. Outside, the entryway to the ADU gets completed.
Read This Before You Redo Your Shower
Looking to redo your shower? From layout to materials and doors, this guide shows you how to turn your shower into a destination.
How To Build a Firepit From a Kit
Want to spruce up your backyard? This Old House expert mason Mark McCullough shows us how to build a firepit with a kit and some simple tools.
S18 E25: Quartz Countertops, Firepit Kit
Kevin learns how quartz countertops are manufactured and installed. Nathan explains how to hang and display a U.S. flag, and Tom and Jenn split firewood. Then, Mark installs a fire pit that comes in a kit.
S41 E25: Master Craftsmen
A brass handrail is created. Mauro paints a chalkboard finish, and repaired balusters get reinstalled. Richard gives a lesson in make-up air, and work begins on a custom table. Heath talks smart electricity.
Everything You Need to Know to To Install a Quartz Countertop
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor explains how quartz countertops are manufactured and then helps install one in a homeowner’s kitchen.
How To Hang the American Flag
Watch as Ask This Old House carpenter and U.S. Navy veteran Nathan Gilbert explains the proper way to hang and display a U.S. flag.
Splitting Firewood by Hand vs. Machine
Learn how to split firewood, both by hand and with a machine, from This Old House's Tom Silva and Jenn Nawada.
How To Build a Sidewall Flare Pattern
Learn the best practices for building and installing a sidewall flare that provides long-lasting performance and appeal.
Father’s Day Gift Guide (2024)
Need that perfect gift for Dad? From grills to power tools to the latest smart tech, our Father's Day Gift Guide has something for everyone.
Personalize Your Front Door with Paint Colors
Want to boost your curb appeal without breaking the bank? Learn how to enhance your home's exterior by updating front door's color.
How to Build an Art Caddy
Need an organizer for art or school supplies? You can make one yourself using only scrap wood materials. Watch DIY Expert & House One Editor Jenn Largesse show you the steps for building a helpful wooden art caddy.
S18 E24: Pantry Doors, Reflective Shingle
Nathan installs bypass doors for a pantry; Richard tests different smart automatic water shutoff valves; Ross explores asphalt roof shingles that can reflect some of the sun’s heat.
How To Install Bypass Sliding Pantry Doors
Learn how to install bypass sliding pantry doors with expert tips from This Old House’s Nathan Gilbert. Find out more here.
How To Test Smart Automatic Water Shutoff Valves
Learn how to minimize water damage from leaks and floods in your home by installing and testing a smart water shutoff valve.
How Cool Roof Shingles Work
Solar reflective roof shingles are an innovative technology that can lower your heating and cooling costs and be better for the environment.
S41 E24: Don’t Rip It, Restore It
Richard learns about the invention of the Stillson wrench, and Mauro repairs old plaster. Norm then repairs broken balusters, and Heath installs a new panel. Venetian plaster goes on the dining room ceiling.
Idea House Build: The House Gets a Rose and a Test | Cottage on the Cape (E4)
Chris lends a hand to Russ, who is installing a compass rose design among the shingles above the garage. Then, a blower door test gauges how tight the home is. Hoping to improve their results, Chris searches for any leaks in the envelope.
How To Connect Steel Gas Pipes
Are you having gas piping work done? Learn about a new method professionals use to connect gas pipes from This Old House's Richard Trethewey.
How To Install a USB Outlet | This Old House: Live
Watch as Ask This Old House Master Electrician Heath Eastman updates a standard receptacle in his own kitchen to one that has USB inputs.
A Tiny Cottage Transformation Into a Unique Family Home
See how this modest 1937 cottage grows into a unique family home, thanks to a couple’s passion for preserving and building upon its homespun appeal.
How to Install an Egress Window for Safety and Aesthetic
Installing an egress window improves your home's safety in an emergency. Our guide covers egress window installation steps and tips.
How to Improve Bathroom Ventilation Problems
This guide has tips on how to fix ventilation issues in your bathroom, especially if your home’s design makes it difficult to fight moisture.
Best Mattress for Side Sleepers
Side sleepers need a mattress that combines back and neck support with pressure relieving comfort. Find the best mattress for side sleepers with our extensive guide outlining the 9 top reviewed mattresses (plus tips for making the right choice for you).
