This Old House
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner build a cozy campfire pit in her backyard What Is It? Tom helps a homeowner install a combination range hood and microwave oven over her kitchen stovetop.
Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner build a cozy campfire pit in her backyard What Is It? Tom helps a homeowner install a combination range hood and microwave oven over her kitchen stovetop.
Yard clean-up using rakes, blowers and lawn vacuums how HVAC thermostat technology has evolved over the years general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor install carpet tiles over a concrete basement floor.
Tom Silva helps a homeowner remove a vinyl kitchen floor Kevin O'Connor tours a well-stocked architectural salvage yard for vintage house parts Richard helps a homeowner eliminate a gurgling sound coming from his bathroom plumbing.
Touring the completed Dutch Colonial pine table hydroseeding flying the refurbished flags.
Richard visits Charlotte, N.C. to install a whole-house humidifier Kevin and electrician Scott Caron install hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for a young family in Indianapolis Tom shows how to remove stripped screws.
Tom heads to Seattle to install crown molding Roger replaces a rotted fence post the guys ask "What Is It?" Kevin explains the difference between cement, concrete, and mortar.
Roger visits New Mexico to install an irrigation system designed to work in a desert climate Richard installs a new style of heat-pump water heater Tom shares a viewer tip about re-using an old garden hose reel.
Tom demonstrates many uses for a wood router the guys ask What Is It? Richard replaces an air conditioning unit that freezes when it runs.
Richard visits Oklahoma to install a safe room for tornado protection Tom visits a lab to test different hurricane window protection installing a whole-house standby generator Jim Cantore discusses how homeowners can prepare for changing weather.
Roger and a homeowner plant a red maple tree Richard heads to Indianapolis to begin work on a new master bathroom in a basement.
Mark replaces a concrete walkway with brick pavers Richard explains how gas piping is installed in a home Kevin returns to upstate New York to build a farmhouse table with maker Jimmy DiResta.
Tom builds a DIY swing set Nathan demonstrates how to build saw horses using leftover materials Ross learns about automated home construction.
Mark replaces a chipped brick in a fireplace surround and Mauro updates it with a whitewashed look Richard shares advice on maintaining water heaters Tom demonstrates the importance of a drip edge.
Tools that make good gifts Jenn helps a homeowner design a tropical backyard landscape former apprentice Nathan returns to help Tom change the swing of an entry door.
Transplanting trees and sod installing a custom deck hatch assembling a smart lock system mounting a unique range hood.
Elaborate interior window trim and custom storm windows an updated electric meter and panels working on the limestone hardscape in the backyard assembling a Victorian style shed.
Kevin O'Connor and an electrician help a homeowner install a new ventilation fan in her bathroom What Is It? Roger shows a pair of homeowners how to care for their lawn without using chemicals or pesticides.
The modest 1720s gambrel has been restored, complete with a new ell and barn element the crew gets a tour of the changes.
New wide plank floorboards mimic the look of the original flooring a soapstone sink is fabricated reviewing the hot water system a wood backsplash is added to the pantry and light fixtures illuminate the ell.
Installing a granite veneer water table installing the old roof boards on the ceiling of the new ell building a dry laid stone wall plumbing manifold a carpenter talks about leaving his corporate job.