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what do you think? 2016-09-06 10:48:01

How to Create Succulent Art  

Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada explains how to create a piece of artwork out of succulent plants

what do you think? 2016-07-19 02:54:58

How to Build a Coffered Ceiling  

Apply basic carpentry techniques to primed boards and molding to add a formal, elegant touch to any room

what do you think? 2016-07-19 01:06:19

Picking the Perfect Exterior Paint Colors  

The owners of the current TOH TV house used period illustrations, expert advice, and modern technology to find the right hues for their home

what do you think? 2016-07-15 03:30:17

How to Plant Palm Trees  

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook heads to Miami to plant several varieties of palm trees in a front yard

what do you think? 2016-07-14 04:58:05

How to Repair a Broken Doorbell  

Scott Caron, master electrician for Ask This Old House, replaces a broken chime on a doorbell

what do you think? 2016-07-13 05:05:22

Photoshop Redo: Reviving a Faded Victorian  

A high-contrast paint scheme and period-style accents help a Queen Anne cottage keep pace with its neighbors

what do you think? 2016-07-13 04:39:36

How to Install a Garage Storage System  

Adding garage storage with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva

what do you think? 2016-07-13 01:39:56

Pineapple-Themed Home Goods  

No matter how you slice it, this tropical fruit has had enduring appeal as a decorative motif and a symbol of welcome, from colonial days to the present

what do you think? 2016-07-12 06:31:40

10 Natives for Pollinators in Prairie-Style Gardens  

Pollinators are in decline, but the right selection of plants can draw bees, butterflies, and humming birds to your yard in search of food and shelter

what do you think? 2016-07-12 05:31:31

How to Install a Fire Escape Ladder  

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install an emergency escape ladder

what do you think? 2016-07-12 05:16:18

How to Build a Storage Chest  

Relegate those plastic bins to their rightful place and replace them with classic wood storage

what do you think? 2016-07-12 01:52:08

How to Install Fiesta String Lights  

Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron helps a homeowner install fiesta string lights to get the party started in Texas

what do you think? 2016-07-08 02:33:59

How to Install a Basement Laundry  

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a washer and dryer in his basement

what do you think? 2016-07-07 06:01:25

Get the Look of Must-See TV Homes  

They were the spaces your favorite sitcom characters called home. Get ready for a nostalgia-inducing trip through TV's most famous interiors

what do you think? 2016-07-07 05:16:08

How to Repair a Three-Way Light Switch  

Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor helps a homeowner fix a faulty three-way switch

what do you think? 2016-07-07 01:11:27

11 Ways Your Lawn Can Kill You  

Warning: Your verdant paradise may be a death trap (or at least make you very sick). Before you spend the next sunny day lounging on the lawn, watch out for these dozen dangers to your health

what do you think? 2016-07-07 01:04:08

How to Attach Window Boxes to Brick Siding  

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to securely fasten outdoor containers to masonry

what do you think? 2016-06-30 02:06:31

What Is It? | Black Plastic Handles  

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook shows off a cleverly designed wheelbarrow accessory

what do you think? 2016-06-24 05:53:40

How to Zone a Forced-Air Furnace and Air Conditioner  

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to divide a home's heating and air-conditioning system into different zones

what do you think? 2016-06-21 04:15:53

How to Repair a Squealing Shower  

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner silence a shrieking shower

what do you think? 2016-06-18 07:06:39

Dog-Friendly Flooring Rules  

Dog-friendly flooring needs to be durable, easy to clean, and attractive too. Here's what you need to know if you have four on the floor

what do you think? 2016-06-18 06:39:04

How to Plant a Privacy Screen  

Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner plant a living privacy screen

what do you think? 2016-06-17 02:11:43

How to Use a Speed Square  

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva demonstrates the amazing versatility of the humble rafter square

what do you think? 2016-06-17 02:04:11

How to Pick The Right Mulch  

Use this guide to navigate the options for the best topdressing around your plant bed

what do you think? 2016-06-17 01:19:16

10 Ways Your Bathroom is Making You Sick  

The bathroom may be all about cleaning, yet it's one of the worst places in your home for hiding nasty chemicals, allergens, and other toxins

what do you think? 2016-06-15 05:41:51

How to Grow Vegetables in the Desert  

Creating a water-efficient waffle garden with Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook

what do you think? 2016-06-14 10:19:26

How to Roll on a Painted Pattern with a Rubber Stamp  

Picture a cylindrical rubber stamp inked with paint—and how quickly it could jazz up your space

what do you think? 2016-06-14 04:51:37

How to Replace a Deck Post  

Shoring up an old deck with new supports with This Old House general contractor Tom Silva

what do you think? 2016-06-11 07:07:35

Norm Abram's Best Tricks of the Trade III  

TOH assembles even more pro wisdom from master carpenter Norm Abram's archive

what do you think? 2016-06-10 05:38:27

A Bright-White Kitchen Redesigned Online  

Consulting by e-mail, pin board, Skype, and telephone, a long-distance designer helps a dark but otherwise great cook space lighten up

what do you think? 2016-06-10 03:22:25

How to Plant a Pollinator Garden  

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

what do you think? 2016-06-10 02:18:28

How to Choose Tools for First Time Gardeners  

Ask This Old House landscape designer Jenn Nawada shows off some of her favorite tools to help out first-time gardeners

what do you think? 2016-06-10 01:52:19

How to Unclog a Bathroom Sink  

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey reveals the best ways to unclog a backed-up bathroom sink

what do you think? 2016-06-07 06:59:43

Clever Finds from the 2016 Kitchen and Bath Show  

See 33 of our top picks for these frequented rooms

what do you think? 2016-06-07 06:31:16

How to Install Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors  

Scott Caron, master electrician for Ask This Old House, wires an old house with new smoke and carbon monoxide detectors

what do you think? 2016-06-07 02:42:46

Color of the Month, June 2016: Green Flash  

This brilliant shade is the perfect summer home-refresher

what do you think? 2016-06-04 06:58:17

How to Replace a Rotted Fence Post  

Repairing a decayed fence post with Ask This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook

what do you think? 2016-06-04 03:37:39

How to Repair an Uneven Bluestone Patio  

Resetting heaved stones with This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook

what do you think? 2016-06-04 02:20:02

Add Edibles to Your Garden for Food—and Beauty  

Colorful vegetables and fruit-bearing plants can enhance the look of your flower beds, not merely provide a mealtime bonus

what do you think? 2016-06-02 03:35:23

Build It | How to Build a Chicken Coop  

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva creates a backyard chicken coop for a homeowner in Connecticut in "Build It."

what do you think? 2016-06-01 05:12:26

The North Shore Farmhouse: Instant Charmer  

TOH TV follows along as a couple's quest for quality leads them to a factory-built home

what do you think? 2016-05-26 05:31:03

Something Old, Something New for a Gut Kitchen Redo  

Undertaking the gut renovation of her forever kitchen, a seasoned home cook holds fast to two kitchen keepsakes

what do you think? 2016-05-24 06:22:50

How to Build a Classic Picnic Table  

Use cedar boards to make a table and benches fit to host family and friends for years to come

what do you think? 2016-05-24 01:04:57

How to Install a Whole-House Dehumidifier  

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to control humidity throughout the house all year round

what do you think? 2016-05-21 06:50:39

Cool Home Improvement Finds for Father's Day  

From patio to garage, our picks will up Dad's game at home

what do you think? 2016-05-21 03:18:09

Paint Job Staples Used for Clever Cleaning  

Sure, you can buy special tools for sprucing up your home—or you can reach into your painting tool kit

what do you think? 2016-05-21 02:38:10

How to Install Wood Crown Molding  

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares his tips and techniques for installing decorative crown molding

what do you think? 2016-05-20 03:58:06

3 Quick Plumbing Under Pressure  

What to do before the plumber rescues the day

what do you think? 2016-05-19 02:18:50

What Is It? | Wood Handle with Nick Offerman  

Actor and woodworker Nick Offerman visits the guys at Ask This Old House and brings along a wood handle with brass knobs. "What is it?"

what do you think? 2016-05-18 05:55:33

Bright and Airy Rehab for a Once-Gloomy Victorian  

An architect and her interior-designer daughter tap the inner beauty of a Victorian-era house—gaining a thumbs-up from the whole family

what do you think? 2016-05-18 04:17:30

What Is It? | Blue Plastic Parts with a Hole  

The Ask This Old House guys pose the question What Is It? as they check out blue plastic parts with a hole

what do you think? 2016-05-17 07:49:27

Nick Offerman's Woodworking Advice  

Actor and woodworker Nick Offerman shares with Ask This Old House host Kevin O'Connor where his love of woodworking began and offers advice for young people who want to work with their hands

what do you think? 2016-05-17 06:40:48

Save This Old House: Charming Pittsburgh Stick-Style  

Original features and restored surrounding homes make this house a keeper

what do you think? 2016-05-17 06:21:33

Master Bath as a Grown-Up Getaway  

Relocating the master bath away from the kid zone allows for a spacious, light-filled master-suite retreat

what do you think? 2016-05-17 01:57:33

How to Choose and Use a Router  

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shares his insights on the shop's most versatile portable power tool

what do you think? 2016-05-14 03:32:23

Care of Summer-Blooming Bulbs  

Bulbs are pretty easygoing, but with these tips you can help maximize blooms and increase the odds that they'll naturalize into more plants

what do you think? 2016-05-13 02:12:13

Water Dripping Behind Gutters  

Tom Silva explains the risk of letting rain water run off your roof behind the gutter

what do you think? 2016-05-12 04:21:46

How to Reuse a Garden Hose Reel  

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor show other uses for an old hose reel

what do you think? 2016-05-12 02:44:58

Behind-the-Scenes at Ask TOH with Nick Offerman  

Actor and woodworker Nick Offerman visits the Ask TOH workshop to play "What Is It?" and offer advice for novice woodworkers

what do you think? 2016-05-11 05:26:16

Pro Picks for Summer-Blooming Bulbs  

Get these in the ground now, and they'll achieve full size and peak color in just weeks, putting on a show right through the hotter months ahead

what do you think? 2016-05-11 03:49:42

Behind-The-Scenes: Nick Offerman Visits Ask TOH  

A look at actor and woodworker Nick Offerman's visit to the Ask TOH workshop

what do you think? 2016-05-11 01:01:30

Photoshop Redo: Fixing a Muddled Facade  

Unified siding and a friendlier entry transform a tired two-story

what do you think? 2016-05-10 06:59:23

How to Add a Heat Pump to a Water Heater  

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey makes heating water more efficient by installing a heat pump

what do you think? 2016-05-10 03:21:28

Start Seeds the Easy Way—Outside  

Find out what to get in the ground now for optimal success

what do you think? 2016-05-10 03:11:55

How to Build a Laundry Pedestal  

Layer beadboard and moldings onto a basic frame for a rock-solid surface that elevates the appliances—and the look of your space

what do you think? 2016-05-06 06:26:33

Clever Home Gifts Graduates Will Love (and Use!)  

Offer your best wishes with something that'll improve the work/life/tiny-home balance

what do you think? 2016-05-06 03:34:31

Ask Roger: How to Prune Shrubs  

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

what do you think? 2016-05-05 04:04:06

4 Kitchen-Right Lights Made from Cooking Essentials  

Everyday items get a second, more illuminating life when you outfit them with plug-in or hardwired cord kits

what do you think? 2016-05-05 02:13:09

How to Build a Fold-Down Murphy Bar  

Use cedar lumber and a doweling jig to create an outdoor piece that can handle its share of liquor

what do you think? 2016-05-04 05:04:06

9 Quick Home Fixes for May  

Easy ways to improve your home right now

what do you think? 2016-05-04 04:24:12

Replacing a Leaky Hose Nozzle  

Replace your hose nozzle with an old-fashioned, reliable spray nozzle

what do you think? 2016-05-03 06:57:55

How and Why to Maintain a Temperature-and-Pressure Valve  

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains the extreme importance of maintaining your water heater's temperature-and-pressure relief valve

what do you think? 2016-05-03 05:05:04

Color of the Month, May 2016: Buttercup  

Here comes the sun with this perky yellow

what do you think? 2016-05-03 01:12:43

How to Quiet Squeaky Carpeted Floors  

This Old House general Contractor Tom Silva shows how you can silence those squeaks by using specials screws

what do you think? 2016-05-03 01:10:37

How to Install a Touchless Kitchen Faucet  

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a new, no-touch kitchen faucet

what do you think? 2016-04-30 07:59:20

An Over-Renovated Cottage Becomes an Unburied Treasure  

Two crafty homeowners exposed the beauty beneath two hundred years of paint, wallpaper, and linoleum

what do you think? 2016-04-30 05:14:13

How to Patch Hardwood Flooring  

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner patch a hardwood floor to make it look seamless

what do you think? 2016-04-30 03:13:56

Grow Espaliered Trees for a Slim Fit  

Trained against a wall or trimmed into a living fence, espaliered trees and shrubs are an elegant small-space solution for any yard

what do you think? 2016-04-29 05:15:03

Covering a Cracked Walkway with Flagstone  

Roger Cook explains the best way to cover up a concrete walkway to match a flagstone porch

what do you think? 2016-04-28 06:23:12

How to Repair a Cast-Iron Toilet Flange  

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to replace a badly corroded cast-iron flange

what do you think? 2016-04-28 01:20:23

The Hottest Tile Trends for 2016  

Standout looks spotted at this year's tile trade show Coverings

what do you think? 2016-04-27 05:08:23

Industrial Home Catalog Looks for Less  

DIY these looks for $25 and less

what do you think? 2016-04-27 04:22:21

Into the Woods for a Lot Turned into Magical Garden Rooms  

Here's how an ordinary suburban lot transformed into a series of magical garden rooms—with ideas anyone can use

what do you think? 2016-04-26 07:35:01

How to Run Underground Wiring to a Garage  

Electrician Scott Caron shows a homeowner how to bring power to a detached garage

what do you think? 2016-04-26 07:32:50

Eight Great Renovations You and Your Dog Will Love  

Planning a remodel? Don't forget about Rover. Today's special built-in features and custom designs go way beyond the doggie door

what do you think? 2016-04-26 05:54:44

How to Plant a Large Shade Tree  

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner select and plant a deciduous shade tree

what do you think? 2016-04-26 02:18:42

How to Silence Slamming Doors  

Fix for a door that swings shut too fast

what do you think? 2016-04-23 06:47:44

12 Mother's Day Gifts She'll Actually Use  

This year, treat mom to one of these editors' finds

what do you think? 2016-04-23 04:37:25

Photoshop Redo: From Dated to "Do Come in!"  

A more open entry, a fresh coat of paint, and spiffy new doors warm up a lackluster 1960s house

what do you think? 2016-04-23 03:29:24

What Germany Can Teach Us About Home Energy  

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey takes host Kevin O'Connor on a tour of Germany with an eye toward renewable energy and sustainable home heating

what do you think? 2016-04-22 06:18:37

Moved Bath for a Pitch-Perfect Ceiling  

A couple of DIYers move their master bath out from under a treacherous ceiling slope to create a rustic retreat that befits their mountain home

what do you think? 2016-04-22 06:05:50

Save Fuel, Energy, and Money with Hand Tools  

Cut the power cord and grab a hand tool to conserve power

what do you think? 2016-04-22 04:02:17

How to Install a Vinyl Privacy Fence  

This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook works with a fencing contractor to install a vinyl privacy fence

what do you think? 2016-04-16 02:27:19

Animal-Shaped Door Knockers  

A knocker is an opportunity to give your house a little extra personality. So why not go wild?

what do you think? 2016-04-15 04:21:04

How to Build a Sliding Barn Door  

You love this rustic touch! We asked TOH fans about sliding barn doors and got a flood of questions. Here's our answer

what do you think? 2016-04-15 02:07:45

How to Get Hot Water with a Recirculating Pump  

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how a recirculation line can save energy, money, and time

what do you think? 2016-04-14 03:35:51

How to Install Roof Shingles  

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva reveals the best ways to secure shingles to a roof

what do you think? 2016-04-13 06:06:31

TOH Editors' Picks: Handy Home Improvement Finds  

The latest standouts for new tools, materials, and home-improvement products

what do you think? 2016-04-13 05:22:37

Mudroom Makeover for $95  

A custom-built bench and plenty of hooks squeeze every bit of storage out of a tight space

what do you think? 2016-04-13 02:53:35