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Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada uses a homeowner’s existing plants and a few additions to transform the look of a house’s foundation

Don't get caught by surprise during a power outage - an electric generator is a great alternative option to keep the lights on during a storm.

Watch as Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor visits Underwriters Laboratories to see first-hand how dangerous fires can be.

Watch as Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and host Kevin O’Connor set up a robotic lawn mower.

Watch as plumbing expert Richard Trethewey explains why lead may contaminate home drinking water and the best methods to combat it.

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner give his antique window a lift by installing new sash balancers.

There isn’t anywhere our intrepid This Old House crew won’t go to help people improve their homes and their lives.

Over the years, This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey has helped hundreds of homeowners reduce their energy consumption and slash their monthly utility bills

Tom Silva installs a bookcase that also serves as a door, concealing the entrance to a closet. He also demonstrates how to use a "scribe" to cut filler strips for an uneven floor.

Tom Silva installs a patch in a hardwood floor and fills the gaps with a custom wood putty

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook discusses foolproof tips and techniques for starting plants from seeds.

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey gives a tutorial on the types of PVC pipes and fittings.

This Old House contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor provide insights on how to create an accessible home gym.

Scott Caron, master electrician for Ask This Old House, explains how two tools are all it takes to do many electrical projects

Scott Caron, master electrician for Ask This Old House, helps you decipher the information on a lightbulb label.

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook gets a lesson from horticulturist Carrie Kelly on cultivating an herb garden.

Watch as The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore explains the importance of a home weather station to This Old House host Kevin O'Connor.

Jenn Nawada, landscape designer for Ask This Old House, helps a homeowner turn her front yard into a garden that will attract birds and pollinators in Washington, D.C.

Crown molding can add elegance and value to any room. Learn how to complete this project yourself in our step-by-step guide.

In this challenge project, we turn aluminum tubes, fittings and butcher block into a speedy cart that works indoors or out.

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains what may be causing a leaky toilet and possible solutions

Tired of your old faucet? Learn how to install a new touchless model from plumbing expert Richard Trethewey in our step-by-step guide.

Learn how to prepare yourself, your family, and your home for severe weather with our storm survival kit and preparedness checklist.

Learn safe and effective ways to use a wheelbarrow from This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook and the tips in this article.

In our video and guide, we'll explain how to install a hybrid gas water heater to improve your hot water supply and energy efficiency.

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner build and plant a raised-bed chile pepper garden.

Ask This Old House heating and plumbing expert Richard Trethewey explains the best practices for keeping your furnace up and running during the winter

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor explains the different kinds of batteries and shares a few tips for getting the most out of your cordless tools.

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows the right way to prune shrubs

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor explains what to look for when choosing energy-efficient lightbulbs

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook heads to Texas to plant a garden that attracts butterflies and other pollinators.

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey visits New Jersey to install a water softener.