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Build It | Bat House
Host Kevin O’Connor meets with general contractor Tom Silva and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada to talk about bats and how beneficial they are. Then Tom and Kevin build a bat house.
How to Harden Your Home Against Wildfire
General contractor Tom Silva meets with a homeowner and improves her home’s fire resistance with the help of a fire-hardening contractor.
How to Build a Segmented Bowl
General contractor and peer-described “lathe guy” Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how to turn a segmented bowl on a lathe.
Tom Silva: A Lathe Guy
General contractor Tom Silva tells us about one of his favorite pastimes: woodturning on a lathe.
Deal Breakers When Buying a Home
Host Kevin O’Connor asks the team at Ask This Old House about the red flags that they might consider deal breakers in today’s real estate market. From foundations to rooflines, they list their top concerns.
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How to Build a Miter Saw Station
General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor work together to build a storage-rich miter saw station from a set of factory toolboxes.
How to Repair a Double Pane Window
General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner replace a cracked piece of glass, restoring her window’s looks and energy efficiency.
How to Treat Stains on Plaster and Drywall
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains the best way to get rid of water stains on ceilings and walls.
How Tom Silva Became a General Contractor
This Old House’s favorite general contractor tells us all about how his career in the trades began.