Home Safety Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our home safety projects, how-tos, and designs.
How to Choose and Use Safety Gear
This Old House host Kevin O'Connor and plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey discuss various types of DIY safety gear
How to Remove a Dangerous Tree
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and arborist Matt Foti remove a badly decayed tree.
How to Remove and Contain Lead Paint
Lead paint abatement specialist Ron Peik shows the safe, proper way to dispose of lead paint.
How to Childproof Your Home
Quick, effective ways to safeguard children around the home
How to Install a Vintage Lockset
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares his tricks of the trade for installing a mortised lockset
How to Install Radon Mitigation
In this how-to video, This Old House host Kevin O'Connor discovers an effective method of clearing radon from a home.
How to Install a Door Lockset
In this how-to video, add a new lockset with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva
How to Clean Up Mold
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O'Connor discover ways to rid a home of mold
How to Choose a Carbon Monoxide Detector
In this how-to video, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey examines various types of carbon-monoxide detectors
How to Install a Deadbolt Lock
In this video, we show you how to install a new deadbolt lock step-by-step with tips on how to mark the door and position the drill.