
This Old House
Host Kevin O'Connor and electrician Scott Caron head to Denver to install a ceiling fan on a cathedral ceiling What Is It? Richard visits New Jersey to install a water softener.

Host Kevin O'Connor and electrician Scott Caron head to Denver to install a ceiling fan on a cathedral ceiling What Is It? Richard visits New Jersey to install a water softener.

Tom Silva demonstrates the proper way to use hand planes Roger helps a homeowner repair a cracked stone walkway.

Landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to properly apply bulk pine bark mulch to his garden beds Richard installs a natural gas line for a barbeque grill.

General contractor Tom Silva installs interior window trim plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a new device that will heat a swimming pool for free using the excess heat produced by a central air conditioner.

In Nashville, Richard repairs and replaces a leaking shower valve Roger explains safety features built into all chainsaws Kevin makes a bucket stool with Ben Uyeda, a maker best known for his design-based online videos.

Richard discusses the possible causes and solutions for a frozen air conditioner Tom fixes an end cap on a stair railing that keeps coming loose Ross travels to Napa to tour a house that's testing out a variety of interconnected smart home devices.

Richard demonstrates solutions for replacing a water main shutoff Jenn travels to Tennessee to build a planter out of an animal feeding trough Mark waterproofs brick Kevin heads back to Jimmy DiResta's shop to build a sign.

Mark installs a metal railing using anchoring cement Richard weighs the pros and cons of steam heat Tom demonstrates the correct way to replace a cracked kitchen floor tile Roger, Jenn and Kevin try out a tool that easily splits kindling.

The invention of the Stillson wrench repairing 130-year-old plaster repairing broken balusters installing a new panel applying Venetian plaster to the dining room ceiling.

Repairing original leaded glass windows planting a bed of perennials ductwork problem the homeowner makes some design decisions tricky original trim.

Tom helps a homeowner clean, stain and seal his mahogany deck What is it? Kevin goes to Chicago to help a homeowner prevent sewage backup in her basement by replacing her flood control system how to remove a wood plug from a hole saw.

A new chimney facade is made to look old with a brick veneer selecting kitchen cabinets cleaning the exterior of the house in preparation for paint a hot air balloon ride.

Repointing the old foundation installing a steel beam in the basement exploring trends in plumbing fixtures truss system for the third floor living space.

Summer garden tour the 170-year-old basement gets an addition with insulated concrete forms, a slab and a staircase addressing radon gas.

A visit to the Saratoga Race Course addressing electrical issues updates to framing and living plans a temporary buttress wall supports the old foundation.

Homeowners take on demo and backyard preparations the architect presents his vision for the project the history of the springs in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. installing an air scrubber system.

A new project in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., features a house that has been in the homeowner's family for seven generations.

Wrapping-up the 1894 Victorian in West Roxbury, Mass. revealing the single-family Victorian's modern look, which includes a better planned living space for the family of four.

Installing a quartz countertop and hidden receptacles matching the crown molding in the dining room hanging interior doors hardware installation.

Installing new kitchen cabinets and range hood discussing the layout and boho chic laying out large format tiles in a small space repairing a cracked stained-glass window.