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Easy DIY, Mobile Kitchen Island, Jenn Largesse, TOH, Fall 2023, Furniture, Indoors, Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Table
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How to Build a Mobile Kitchen Island

This Old House DIY expert and House One editor Jenn Largesse shows how to build a rolling kitchen cart with a butcher-block top.
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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.
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How to Clean a Faucet Aerator

This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey shows how to go with the flow by replacing a plugged-up aerator
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How to Build Upper Kitchen Cabinets | House One

Learn how to build upper kitchen cabinets that sit on top of existing stop cabinets to extend them to the ceiling. 
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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.
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How To Get Rid of Pink Mold in the Shower

Pink mold is a stubborn bacteria can be hard to clean, and even harder to keep it from coming back. This guide will explain everything you need to know about how to get rid of pink mold as well as prevent pink mold in the shower in the first place.
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How to Pressure Wash Your Windows

You’d be surprised how much difference having clean windows can make with your home. But window washing actually isn’t an easy task, especially if you have multiple floors. Here is how to pressure wash windows to achieve sparkling results.
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How to Get Rid of Frogs in Your Yard

Frogs can be an adorable addition to your yard or garden—or they can be a headache. As a homeowner, you’ll have to decide if you want to keep frogs away or not. Here are some tips on what to do if frogs are hopping around your property. 
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How to Reglaze Bathroom Tile

You don’t have to live with those old grungy, out-of-style bathroom tiles any longer. And the even better news is that it won’t require a giant demolition project either. Breathe new life into those old tiles by reglazing them altogether. This guide will explain what’s involved, what you need, and the step-by-step of how to reglaze bathroom tiles.

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These Amazon Brand October Prime Day Deals Are Going Fast

Shop new Amazon Basics items for your home during Amazon's October Prime Day sales event. Here are our top picks.
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10 Drainage Solutions for Your Yard

Dealing with a nasty, returning puddle in a yard can be a real problem for some homeowners. And, no matter what they do, they can’t seem to get ahead of the problem. This guide will highlight some of the most common challenges that arise when dealing with a wet lawn, as well as some potential solutions they can try to dry up their lawn.
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7 Best Curb Appeal Ideas That Will Sell Your Home

If your house looks rundown or just plain old unremarkable on the outside, chances are, buyers won’t want to stop and look inside. Here are our tried and true tips to dramatically improve curb appeal so you can confidently sell your home.
S21 E26, Nathan Gilbert works with a portable sawmill
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How to Clear a Fallen Tree with a Portable Sawmill

Carpenter Nathan Gilbert’s Christmas tree farm suffered some damage from a fallen red oak. Rather than get rid of it, he’s going to turn it into usable slabs of wood for his projects.
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How to Build an Outdoor Sofa

This Old House DIY expert Jenn Largesse shares how to build this handsome three-seater outdoor sofa from 2×4 boards.
Heath Eastman discusses wire gauges for a home
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Understanding Wire Gauges

Master electrician Heath Eastman teaches host Kevin O’Connor about wire gauges and the applications for different size wires.
S21 E23, Mark McCullough fixes flagstone flooring in an entryway
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How to Repair Flagstone Steps

Watch Ask This Old House Mason Mark McCullough help a homeowner repair their flagstone steps in the entryway, making them safe and stable.
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Mother’s Day Gift Guide (2023)

Whether you’re shopping for Mom, Grandma, or another mother in your life, we have you covered. From gardening accessories to power tools, here are a few ideas to get you started.
S44 E21, Heath Eastman installs lighting
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S44 E21: Exposing Problems

The roof is insulated from the outside. Framing presents a challenge for running pipes. A lighting solution for the new ell is devised, and a lesson is given on how to properly waterproof a roof.
S21 E18, Ross Trethewey learns about wireless EV chargers
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Future House | Wireless EV Chargers

Home technology expert Ross Trethewey takes us to WiTricity to talk about wireless charging for electric vehicles.
S21 E18, Richard Trethewey helps install a vented microwave
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How to Install a Vented Microwave

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey teams up with a local plumber to install a new stove and a vented microwave to exhaust the fumes.
S21 E18, Kevin O'Connor and Jenn Nawada visit a garden center to discuss pollinators
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A Simple Guide to Pollinator Plants

Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada teaches host Kevin O’Connor the basics of pollinator plants and the role they play for these critical insects and birds.
S21 E15, Nathan Gilbert organizes a shed/garage
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How To Organize a Shed

Ask This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner take her cluttered, messy shed and completely organize it using a customizable shelving and storage system.
S21 E15, Richard Trethewey talks about furnace maintenance
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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
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How To Install a Pea Stone Walkway

Mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner connect their driveway to their front walk, matching materials and style for a timeless look.
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Understanding Vapor and Moisture Barriers for the Home

Moisture is one of the home’s worst enemies. It can lurk in almost any area, especially in bathrooms, kitchens, crawl spaces, attics, walls, and basements. Vapor and moisture barriers are a way to control moisture and keep mold and corrosion at bay.
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Winter Home Maintenance Tasks

Keep your home in tip top shape by tackling these maintenance tasks this season.
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The House That Norm Built Premiere Sweepstakes

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