This Old House INSIDER Archives

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Insider Q&A with Carpenter Nathan Gilbert and Moderator Chris Ermides (April 10, 2025 at 4 PM ET)

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Insider Q&A with Mason Mark McCullough and Chris Ermides (February 25 at 4pm ET)

A Colonial Revival with a Modern POV

Work is underway at the Ridgewood Colonial Revival, where the 1930s house is being transformed with Zen-inducing windows facing the backyard, a kitchen and primary bedroom addition, and upgraded mechanical systems.

Two people stand outside Roman Gourmet, a red storefront on a street with other shops and outdoor seating. One person gestures upward. A streetlamp and parking sign are visible in the background.

New Jersey State of Mind: Kevin's Favorite Spots

For TOH host Kevin O’Connor, the Ridgewood, New Jersey, project house is bringing out his inner Jersey dude. Check out this list of his favorite spots.

A room under renovation with stacked cardboard boxes, ladders, and plastic-wrapped materials. Walls and windows are partially covered, indicating ongoing construction work. A light illuminates the space, and the floor is unfinished.

Westford Historic Renovation | Interior Webcam

This 19th century Colonial Revival previously damaged by a fire gets a major renovation. See all the progress in real time!

S45 E20: Zack Dettmore shares his foolproof system for laying out plumbing and electrical components with Tom Silva

A Contractor’s Foolproof Framing Layout

At the Glen Ridge, NJ project house, general contractor, Zack Dettmore shares his foolproof system for laying out plumbing and electrical components with fellow contractor Tom Silva.

Three men stand in a workshop, talking and smiling at each other. They are wearing plaid and button-up shirts. A wooden table with a paper and coffee cup is in front of them. Various tools hang on the wall in the background.

Insider Q&A with Tom Silva, Richard Trethewey, and Kevin O’Connor (November 12, 2024)

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Introducing Zack Dettmore

Kevin O'Connor has a one-on-one with general contractor Zack Dettmore to talk about how he got his start in construction.

The house is back in place on top of its new foundation and house wrap adds weatherproofing around the border.

Nashville Brick Cottage Renovation Takes Off

For its 46th season, TOH TV documents the whole-house renovation of a 1929 brick cottage in Nashville’s historic Lockeland Springs neighborhood. Renovation goals: Add more room for a young family while keeping the house’s vintage character

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Ask an Expert Q&A: Landscaping and Landscape Design with Jenn and Lee (October 22, 2024 at 4 PM ET)

A person wearing a blue shirt and beige pants smiles while leaning on a wooden workbench. The warm and inviting workshop, filled with tools, paint cans, and spray bottles, hints at their passion. Don't miss the insider-exclusive Q&A with painter Mauro Henrique on August 29 at 4 PM ET!.

Upcoming: Insider-Exclusive Q&A with Painter Mauro Henrique (August 29 at 4 PM ET)

Get expert tips from Mauro Henrique on proper room painting order, choosing the right paint, and specialized advice for bathrooms, kitchen cabinets, and outdoor projects.

First Look at the Nashville Brick Cottage

Peek inside this 1929 house in a historic Nashville neighborhood set to be updated for a young family craving additional living space.

A vintage two-story house under renovation, surrounded by scaffolding. A boom lift with a basket is positioned at the roof level. Trees and another house can be seen in the background.

Westford Historic Renovation | Exterior Webcam

This 19th century Colonial Revival previously damaged by a fire gets a major renovation. See all the progress in real time!

Two men stand in a workshop near an electrical panel—one claps in a plaid shirt, the other smiles in gray. Join this insider Q&A with Electrician Heath Eastman and Home Tech Expert Ross Trethewey on June 27 at 2 PM ET for more insights into their world.

Insider Q&A with Electrician Heath Eastman and Home Tech Expert Ross Trethewey (June 27 at 2 PM ET)

Cast and crew of TOH standing on the porch of the Glen Ridge House

Insiders Get a First Look at the Glen Ridge Wrap Party

This Old House Insiders attended an exclusive wrap party at the beautifully restored Glen Ridge project house, featured in Season 45. Enjoy this photo gallery capturing their interactions with the cast and crew, their tour of the stunning renovations, and the behind-the-scenes moments they experienced.

Carpenter Nathan Gilbert stands smiling at the entrance of a tool-filled truck, his green shirt catching the sunlight.

Insider Q&A with Carpenter Nathan Gilbert and Moderator Chris Ermides (May 28, 2024 at 4 PM ET)

The partially constructed interior room, part of a Ridgewood Colonial Revival, features exposed wooden framing and a plywood wall. Tools and cables are visible in the corner as sunlight streams through a window, illuminating the space like a scene captured on a kitchen webcam.

Ridgewood Colonial Revival | Kitchen Webcam

Watch live, 24/7, as this quaint 1930s Colonial Revival is brought into the 21st century with a two-story light-filled addition and kitchen expansion, fiber cement lap siding and shingles, new windows, new systems, and a fresh outlook. This project house will be featured in Season 46 of This Old House.

A Ridgewood Colonial Revival under renovation features exposed wooden walls and boarded-up windows. A small gray door and planks lean against the structure, captured perfectly by an exterior webcam. Nearby, a concrete foundation is taking shape amid scattered tools and materials.

Ridgewood Colonial Revival | Exterior Webcam

Watch live as this quaint 1930s Colonial Revival is brought into the 21st century with a two-story light-filled addition, fiber cement lap siding and shingles, new windows, new systems, and a fresh outlook.

Jenn Nawada and Nathan Gilbert install a rain barrel

Sneak Peek: Ask This Old House Season 45 Episode 20

Nathan Gilbert and Jenn Nawada plan out the installation of an oak barrel rainwater spigot with a new gutter downspout. The full episode airs for Insiders on April 18, 2024 at 8PM ET.

Insider Q&A with Electrician Heath Eastman (April 11 at 4 PM ET)

An older man in a blue shirt points upwards, inspecting wooden boards on a wall. Another person is partially visible beside him. The scene unfolds at a construction site with exposed wood panels.

Sneak Peek: This Old House Season 45 Episode 20

Tom Silva, Kevin O’Connor and the rest of the crew open up a wall with a gable end and create window openings to make room for the new laundry room. The full episode airs for Insiders on April 18, 2024 at 8PM ET.

Kevin O'Connor on the Today Show, March 22, 2024

'This Old House' Host Kevin O'Connor Shares Spring Yard Tips on 'Today'

TOH host Kevin O'Connor visits 'Today' to share smart tips for getting your yard ready for spring.

Two modern adirondack chairs painted black in a back yard.

Build This Easy Adirondack Chair

Building an Adirondack chair is typically an advanced project made from custom-shaped pieces using intricate joinery. Luckily, this modern take on the classic design only requires a miter saw and drill/driver.

Should I Replace the Light Switches in My 1920s Craftsman?

Nathan Gilbert adjusting the hardware on a front door.

How to Change a Door Swing

Tom Silva installing crown molding above a kitchen Cabinet.

How To Add Crown Molding to a Sloped Ceiling

Turning on a sprinkler system with a key and pliers

How to Raise the Level of a Sprinkler Head

Mauro Henrique using a roller to paint the top of a rusty hand rail.

How to Refinish a Rusty Handrail

Lexington Modern House Update with Richard

Plumbing and HVAC Expert Richard Trethewey brings Insiders on an exclusive tour of the Lexington Modern renovation project. Learn about the challenges faced and innovative features, including geothermal heat pumps and a hybrid electric water heater heat pump, showcasing a commitment to energy efficiency and accessibility.