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Best Utility Knives

You can use a utility knife for various household tasks, from opening boxes to installing carpets. Here are the top utility knives on the market.

No es una sorpresa que ser la conductora de Dime Cómo Hacerlo es un sueño hecho realidad para Evette. De hecho, su familia miraba el programa de This Old House todos los días. Ella espera con ansias a alentar más gente que hagan proyectos de mejoras para el hogar con la ayuda de su equipo de expertos.

Carmen De La Paz

Carmen se enseñó todo lo que sabe por necesidad y lo de más es historia. Ahorita, Carmen tiene una pasión para enseñar a propietarios por todo el mundo lo que ella aprendió hace más de 20 años, usando la plataforma del programa de Dime Cómo Hacerlo.

Armando Ramos

Armando se dedica a su profesión dando servicio excepcional y consejos sobre mejorando las operaciones típicos de un hogar. Él está muy emocionado para compartir su experiencia y pasión en plomería para la audiencia de Dime Cómo Hacerlo.

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Ornamental Grasses for Every Size Garden

With dramatic foliage and distinctive plumes, ornamental grass comes in all kinds of sizes to suit virtually any garden. Read this guide to learn more about the types of ornamental grasses available.

Front porch with wooden double doors adorned with red and green holiday wreaths. Several cardboard packages are stacked by the entrance. Two green bushes flank the doorway, and a brick wall is partially visible on the right.

Shop

Our Favorite Black Friday Deals

We've compiled our favorite Black Friday deals in one place. Check out our guides for discounted home goods, appliances, electronics, and more.

Kitchen with multiple doorways displaying casing

Doors

14 Beautiful Door Trim Styles

Discover your options for attractive doorway casing that will enhance the architecture and décor inside your home.

Pouf and rattan chair on wooden patio with settee in the garden during summer.

Cleaning

How To Remove Pollen Stains From Outdoor Furniture

This guide will explain how to remove pollen from outdoor surfaces to keep chairs, tables, and outdoor cushions clean throughout the pollen-heavy months.

Pest Control

Why Put a Dryer Sheet in Your Mailbox?

Hint: It’s not about keeping your bills smelling fresh! Placing a dryer sheet in your mailbox is a handy way to stay safe and help your mail carrier stay safe. Consider adding one to your mailbox, especially if some pests are trying to make your mailbox their new home.

woman planting flowers in backyard garden flowerbed, Soil Options For Your Garden

Understanding Your Soil for a Better Garden

If you want your plants to prosper, start by getting to know your native soil. Then follow our tips for making it as fertile as can be.

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Best Washable Rugs

Rugs are a great option for those with wood or tile floors. For easy-care flooring, come see our guide to the best washable rugs on Amazon.

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5 Best Mouse Pads (2024 Guide)

Whether you’re using it for a home office, for gaming, or for everyday use, a quality mouse pad is a vital part of any computer setup. In this review, we compare the best mouse pads to reduce wrist fatigue, up your productivity, and add to your office's overall vibe.

Saving an 1890s Postmaster’s House in South Atlanta

A young family creates spaces for the way they want to live now while honoring the legacy of the 1890s house’s original owner, a civil rights leader in the community of South Atlanta.

Landscape Contractor Jenn Nawada stands on the steps of a porch, arms crossed and smiling. They are wearing a dark jacket, green pants, and brown boots. The porch has cable railing with wooden handrails and potted plants beside the steps.

Insider-Exclusive Q&A with Landscape Contractor Jenn Nawada (April 20, 2023)

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.

The front exterior of this Lexington Modern two-story house boasts beige siding and a complex roof structure with multiple gables and a dormer. Large windows, an open garage door on the left, an open front door, and a closed sliding door on the right side create a welcoming facade. A ladder rests on the right side amidst leafless trees in the background.

Lexington Modern | Front Exterior

Watch our 1960s modern project home in Lexington, MA get a much-needed update. See the work happening on the home's front exterior—in real time!

Insider-Exclusive Q&A with Painter Mauro Henrique (April 11 at 4 PM ET)

Join This Old House and Ask This Old House’s Painter Mauro Henrique on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at 4 PM ET as he answers questions about your painting projects during this live Q&A session, moderated by Chris Ermides. Be sure to watch our Q&As live on our Insider Facebook Group or YouTube.

S21 E15, Nathan Gilbert organizes a shed/garage

Sheds

How To Organize a Shed

Cleaning up a shed can feel like a daunting task. This guide and video show you how to organize a shed, including recommendations for storage.

S21 E15, Richard Trethewey talks about furnace maintenance

Heating & Cooling

Why is Furnace Maintenance Important?

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey teaches host Kevin O’Connor about furnaces and why it’s important to maintain them properly.

S21 E15, Mark McCullough installs a pea stone walkway

Pathways & Sidewalks

How to Install a Pea Stone Walkway in 7 Simple to Follow Steps

Create a beautiful pea stone walkway for your yard with this guide covering everything from planning to installation and maintenance.

Senior Series Producer Sara Ferguson stands with her arms crossed in a green jacket outside in a forest. She has long hair and appears to be looking thoughtfully into the distance. The background is filled with leafless trees.

Insider-Exclusive Behind the Scenes Q&A with Senior Series Producer Sara Ferguson

A finished potting bench next to a shed.

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.

How To Safely Replace a Ceiling Light

Master electrician Heath Eastman explains the temperature rating system for ceiling lights and installs a new light in a 1960s home.

S41 E11: Save the Flagpole

As the project winds down, the televisions are mounted, and the blinds and curtains get installed. Richard takes a look at the new water heater. Jenn watches the final plants go in and works to install outdoor lighting. The old flagpole comes down for a touch up.

S41 E10: Pining for Old Pine

Norm uses old pine from a local sawmill to make a coffee table. Mauro teaches apprentice Kathryn to whitewash the knotty pine paneling. Tommy and Jeff build a pergola for the deck. Kevin helps with a shutter assembly. Electrician Ben shows apprentice De’Shaun how to light the pergola.

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