
This Old House
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.

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.

General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor build a tool storage cabinet, perfect for any basement or garage What Is It? Kevin works with a damage prevention specialist to protect a house from catastrophic floods.

Roger and Kevin show some different methods and tools for splitting firewood professional painter Jeff Young shows Kevin how to choose, use and care for paintbrushes Richard uses an electric pump to connect a basement bar sink to a sewer drain.

After months of hard work, the lackluster mid-century box is a modern marvel once again Kevin, Tommy and Richard tour the home and review all the special features that went into this beautiful space Sunil and Neha can now call home.

Tommy and Kevin replace a leaky skylight the guys ask "What is it?" Richard repairs a noisy toilet.

While exploring the architecture in Santa Fe, Kevin installs a shade sail over a deck Roger shows the proper way to use a wheelbarrow Richard installs a hybrid water heater that saves energy.

Tom visits Seattle, where he helps a homeowner install a new pre-hung front door Richard discusses an important water heater safety device the guys ask What Is It? Roger shows how to use big containers for screening and shading in a backyard.

Richard replaces a leaking kitchen faucet with a new hands-free model Kevin explains rechargeable batteries Roger installs a channel drain in a driveway to divert rainwater.

Roger builds a garden bed for chile pepper plants in New Mexico with help from Dr. Stephanie Walker of the Chile Pepper Institute and Joran Viers of the Bernalillo County Cooperative Extension Services repairing a toilet with a worn-out flange.

Kevin teaches the guys how to use Twitter Tom replaces an old, rusted bulkhead door Richard discusses several ways to get hot water without waiting What Is It?

Tom and Kevin build a modern storage bench out of a single sheet of MDF and Mauro paints it Richard helps a homeowner whose shower runs cold if there's hot water needed elsewhere in the house.

Tom installs crown molding on cabinets with full overlay doors Richard discusses toilet seats Mauro teaches apprentice Mary how to strip wallpaper without using any chemicals.

Richard installs a garage heater Tom teaches the basics of sanding Ross installs a DIY security system Mark investigates a strange issue with foundations in the Northeast.

Mark installs a front walkway using natural stone Mauro explains the uses and techniques for different types of painter's tape Tom and Kevin build a headboard using rustic barnboard.

Cobblestone apron at the driveway reinforcing old floor joists hanging a drop finial on the exterior installing a swinging window choosing exterior colors.

Yankee gutters and corbels are installed a lesson with the electrician's apprentice tankless hot water system.

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner prepare his concrete basement walls for finished wallboard plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O'Connor how to tie a few basic knots caring for storm-damaged trees.