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Tom and Norm Build a Small Deck
Tom Silva and Norm Abram team up to make quick work of framing a small deck. Did the chisel come out of Norm's pouch? Of course it did
How to Safely Dispose of Oily Rags
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva discusses the proper disposal techniques for oily rags to prevent spontaneous combustion.
How To Flatten a Textured Ceiling
Read our guide to easily flatten your textured ceiling and discover how to achieve a sleek, flat ceiling without scraping.
How To Repoint and Prevent Further Damage to a Fieldstone Foundation
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough repoints a homeowner's crumbling fieldstone foundation and explains how you can do the same.
How to Plan for Spring Bulbs
Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and landscape designer Jenn Nawada share some tips for planting spring bulbs
How to Caulk Around a Bathtub
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates the correct materials and techniques required for re-caulking a bathtub
Comparing Masonry Jointers
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough explains the uses for different types of masonry jointers along with other tips and tricks.
How and When To Use a Japanese Pull Saw
Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert explains when and how to use a Japanese pull saw for precise woodworking and cutting tasks.
How Kitchen Renovations can Impact a Renovation Budget
Learn how kitchen upgrades—from utility modifications to appliance purchases—can impact a home renovation budget in this guide.
How To Grow Grasses on the Prairie
Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada partners with a Wyoming ecologist to learn about different types of prairie grasses.
How to Repaint a Rusty Metal Hand Rail
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner clean up and repaint a rusty metal railing.
How to Install a GPS-Enabled Smart Thermostat
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey installs a thermostat that can be programmed automatically from a smart phone
How To Install Solar Panels With Microinverters
Solar panels with microinverters are the ideal way to harness the sun's energy, boosting solar power to be safer and more eco-friendly.
How to Replace an Old Kitchen Sink With a New One
Give your kitchen a quick update by replacing an old kitchen sink with a new one using our easy to follow guide.
How To Adjust Water Heater Temperature
Ask This Old House expert Richard Trethewey shows how to change the temperature on your water heater for safety and energy savings.
What Is It? | Blue Teardrop
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor shows a blue plastic teardrop, but What Is It?
How To Repair a Cracked Stucco Retaining Wall
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough travels to San Diego to repair a crack in a concrete retaining wall with a stucco finish.
How To Choose and Use Drill Bits for Your Home Projects
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva explains the uses for different drill bits and gives expert insights for beginners and pros.
How To Recreate the Look of an Antique Closet Door
Homeowners who have antique doors they're not using can easily repurpose them. Learn how to transform your space with this type of project in our step-by-step guide.
How To Create a Secret Garden
Watch Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada clean up an overgrown yard and redesign it as a secret garden.
Staying Safe with Natural Gas
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O’Connor discuss how gas regulators work and how their malfunction caused gas explosions in Lawrence, MA
Home Inspection Nightmares | Dangerous Deck
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, general contractor Tom Silva and mason Mark McCullough share some wild code violations submitted to them by home inspectors
How to Color Stain Concrete
Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough and host Kevin O'Connor demonstrate how to dress up concrete by using a stain.
How To Retrofit a Home for Earthquakes and When To Hire Pros
Read our step-by-step guide on how to retrofit a home for earthquakes so that you can be prepared for this natural disaster. We cover costs, potential savings and more.
How To Replace a Concrete Walkway With Brick Pavers
Ask This Old House mason, Mark McCullough, replaces a cracked and worn concrete walkway with new brick pavers.
How To Work With Gas Pipes
Learn how professionals install gas piping in a home from plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey in our step-by-step guide.
How To Whitewash a Brick Fireplace
Learn how to whitewash a brick fireplace with our step-by-step guide. Achieve a timeless, rustic look with this technique.
How To Fix a Noisy Baseboard Heater
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner diagnose and solve a baseboard hot water system that makes noise.
How to Replace a Main Shutoff Valve
Learn how to replace a malfunctioning main shutoff valve from This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.
How to Prehang a Salvaged Door to Add Charm to Your Home
Looking to add a touch of charm to the doorways in your home? A salvaged door could do the trick. Learn how you can hang one here.
How To Install Whole House Lightning Protection
This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook travels to central Florida to install a lightning protection system.
How To Install a Reverse Osmosis Water Filter
Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows you how to install a simple reverse osmosis water filter system.