Ways to save energy Tom helps a homeowner select and install energy-efficient windows Richard shares some tips to reduce energy needed for heating water Kevin and an energy auditor discuss how to improve a heating and air conditioning system.
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Creating an urban patio rewiring part of the house with intact plaster ceiling hanging a new fire rated door fitting a new bathtub installing a replacement window.
Bringing the back porches on a triple-decker up to code eliminating fire odor by ice blasting installing new vinyl framing the inside.
Removing asbestos a plumber works on dormant pipes visiting a community garden architectural historian Arthur Krim talks about three-deckers pulling off the melted vinyl siding.
"This Old House" returns to Dorchester, Mass., to follow the renovation of a triple-decker that was burned due to illegal fireworks.
The historic Seaside Victorian Cottage is restored and expanded a new addition matches the existing architectural details new hardscape and landscape.
Hanging the pantry door finishing up the tiling and backsplash creating a custom surround for the gas fireplace.
Transplanting trees and sod installing a custom deck hatch assembling a smart lock system mounting a unique range hood.
Scott heads to South Dakota to install a post light Richard is in Delaware to replace a pedestal sink landscape designer Jenn Nawada explains how to make succulent plants into a piece of art a wand with three probes.
Roger heads to Cape Cod to transform a patch of grass into a lawn you can drive on Tom and Kevin use reclaimed oak wood to create a coffee table Richard explains how to avoid frozen pipes in the winter months.
In this winter weather special, Scott offers an electrical solution to ice dams Kevin talks climate change with Weather Channel Meteorologist Jim Cantore Roger has a few tips on snow blower maintenance Richard goes over furnace upkeep.
Kevin visits Delaware to help a new mother childproof her home Richard uses his skills to fix an under-counter mount sink Scott gives Kevin a tutorial on the latest voltage testers.
Kevin heads to a brewery to learn how to make his own beer Bridget Lancaster stops by with a lesson on ales versus lagers Tom is in Baltimore to help install a do-it-yourself rain barrel Richard's advice on what not to put in disposers.
Roger heads to Texas for a lesson on planting a butterfly garden Tom maps out the best tools for woodworking beginners Scott helps a homeowner find automatic illumination for her closet.
Tom travels to Los Angeles to install an electric whole house fan in an attic Roger and Jenn build a raised-bed vegetable garden with students Richard explains new water heater regulations.
Removing the temporary support beam holding up the back corner of the house new framing materials used in the new kitchen removing the old kitchen walls and installing a new 16-foot beam to open up the space unsafe conditions and code violations.
Prepping the footings for the new porch columns civil engineer Mike Kosmo does the perc test a stunning neighborhood shingle-style house removing a rotted red maple from the side yard with a tree crew and crane.
Landscape architect Stephanie Hubbard's plan for major work in the back to re-grade and create a large new patio Norm Abram and homeowner Paul Friedberg begin demolition in the basement, Kevin learns how to loosen a stuck sewer cap.
Reviewing the "new" house: the good news-an exterior in pretty good shape and beautiful intact woodwork-and the bad news-some structural issues and a disconnected, sorely outdated kitchen extensive plaster damage bathrooms in need of updating.
Milling a large piece of an old red oak headband game building a bar top out of the milled piece of red oak.
Installing a basement circuit safety techniques for common sources of table saw injuries installing a wood-burning insert into a drafty fireplace.
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