From This Old House. In this video, paint expert Mauro Henrique shows host Kevin O’Connor how to paint mudroom cubbies. With some primer, a durable paint, and an easy-to-use paint sprayer, they apply a perfect finish for the project. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Mudroom cabinets see a lot of abuse. Heavy boots, high…

From This Old House. In this video, host Kevin O’Connor and general contractor Tom Silva build a set of mudroom cubbies using simple joinery techniques, widely available materials, and a modular design for easy transport. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. General contractor Tom Silva is as good at building furniture and cabinets as he…

From This Old House. In the den of the Ipswich gambrel portion is a large Ben Franklin-style fireplace that homeowner Bill would like replaced with something smaller. Mark McCullough suggests it be replaced with a Rumford-style fireplace which is narrower in depth, has a wider splay, and produces more heat. He does a bit of…

From This Old House. Nathan Gilbert shares his own experience as a Boy Scout and introduces his niece’s Girl Scout troop and the project they need help with; Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor create a two-layered hexagonal herb planter for the garden; Jenn Nawada and Nathan pick up materials to build a garden bed and…

From This Old House. Change orders can be tricky. The Ipswich homeowners threw a wrench in the plumbing plans when they decided they wanted a bathroom in the basement. The bad news is that it’s below grade and the sewer line in the street. The good news is that Richard Trethewey and plumber Brian Bilo…

From This Old House. The crew starts a new project in Lexington, MA, to make a 1960 mid-century modern home accessible for a family with a son who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The crew meets the homeowners to learn about the disease and the challenges the current setup of the house poses. The project is…

From This Old House. In this video, Roger Cook’s legacy is one filled with praise and admiration. For years to come, the people he’s touched will remember him for being a gentle giant, a landscaping guru, and a loving mentor. This is part 3 of a 3 part tribute to Roger Cook. SUBSCRIBE to This…

From This Old House. In this video, Roger Cook was a hands-on boss with a passion for nature and doing the job right. This is part 2 of a 3 part tribute to Roger Cook. See the next part tomorrow at 6pm. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Most business owners reach a point where…

From This Old House. In this video, landscaping expert Roger Cook always worked hard, but would never shy away from teaching his skills to his employees, homeowners, or the next generation of landscaping pros. This is part 1 of a 3 part tribute to Roger Cook. See the next part tomorrow at 6pm. SUBSCRIBE to…

From This Old House. For centuries, the food that sustained Ipswich residents was harvested from the great marsh that surrounds the area. Today, they are known around the country as the Ipswich Clam. It’s big business that sends trucks to far-off restaurants. But it starts the way it always has, with one person on the…

From This Old House. The architectural style of a Gambrel roof means the Ipswich house roof has two slopes on each side—a shallow slope at the peak and a steeper slope beneath—and the style is traditionally used in older houses and barns. The roof shingles are well seen at the front and the back. Helen…

From This Old House. The Ipswich homeowners want to raise the ceiling height in the ell but in order to do that Charlie Silva needs to raise a centuries old house frame. To find out if that is possible, he has called in an expert, Arron Sturgis, to assess the timber frame with Tom Silva.…

From This Old House. One of the big discoveries in the Ipswich basement was an intact cistern that was probably the source of water shortly after the home was built. Richard Trethewey meets with Suzanne Cherau, an expert in historic urban archeology who is inspecting the cistern. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Expert assistance:…

From This Old House. In this video, building engineer Ross Trethewey shows Kevin O’Connor the causes of common HVAC noises and how simple changes can minimize them. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. We always appreciate our cozy heat when the temperatures plummet and our air conditioning when it’s scorching hot out. But one thing…

From This Old House. In this video, when a browning lawn started to stress out a homeowner, she called the team at Ask This Old House for help. Landscape contractor Lee Gilliam’s answer was aeration and overseeding. Here’s how it went. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Dry, brown spots don’t just stress lawns—they also…

From This Old House. In this video, cracked stucco is a common problem, and in most cases, easy to solve. Mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner tackle stucco problems, creating a seamless finish. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Stucco looks great and provides a protective barrier for masonry surfaces. However, improperly applied, it will…

From This Old House. Charlie Silva and Kevin O’Connor present Ipswich homeowner Bill with a book from 1826 recounting the American Revolution that was found during demolition. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream…

From This Old House. Drainage issues due to the street being higher than the Ipswich property has caused rot damage to the side of the house. Mark McCullough and Charlie Silva discuss plans for repair and a water management solution that combines new technology and granite—with Kevin O’Connor. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking…

From This Old House. Kevin O’Connor meets Ipswich local historian Gordon Harris to learn about First Period homes and the origin of timber framing, why it was the construction method used in all First Period homes. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Side trips: Historic Ipswich [https://historicipswich.org/], Ipswich Museum [https://ipswichmuseum.org/], The Trustees of Reservations [https://thetrustees.org/]…

From This Old House. Mauro Henrique walks Kevin O’Connor through the progress on the exterior and interior of the Newburyport house. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH Plus,…

From This Old House. In this video, we highlight metalworker Shelby Barnhart and her journey in metalworking. She tells us about her apprentice time, when she learned blacksmithing techniques, and how she runs her business today. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Shelby Barnhart’s company: Arc and Hammer [https://arcandhammer.com/] Looking for more step by step…

From This Old House. In this video, building engineer Ross Trethewey takes us on a road trip to help a homeowner find the cause of their home’s temperature imbalance. Ross narrows down the issue so the homeowner can solve it. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems can be…

From This Old House. In this video, paint expert Mauro Henrique helps a pair of homeowners bring their woodwork back to life by removing old shellac in the simplest ways possible. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Shellac was a popular finish many years ago, but it has its challenges. It needs to be applied…

From This Old House. At the Newburyport house, Kevin O’Connor and Charlie Silva reuse salvaged first floor wide pine to weave into the gaps on the second floor. To install the wide pine, they glue and use small nails, so no nails are showing like in the original floor. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse.…

From This Old House. Jenn Nawada has worked with the Newburyport homeowners to redesign the landscaping of the entire modest-sized property. They tour the raised beds, which have been planted in the backyard, then they plant the front yard. Jenn offers the homeowner an alternative to a traditional lawn, micro clover. SUBSCRIBE to This Old…

From This Old House. Once mere storage space, the Newburyport attic has since been finished to serve as an office for the homeowners and a playroom for their daughter. Kevin O’Connor assists Charlie Silva and Tom Silva with building a custom waterfall edge desk using off-the-shelf butcher’s block. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking…

From This Old House. The Newburyport homeowners are planning on buying an EV, so while the house is being renovated, it makes sense to install an EV charge station. Master electrician Heath Eastman shows Kevin O’Connor how to install a home exterior charge station and how to future-proof it. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse.…

From This Old House. In this video, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada spent some time learning about pollinator gardens before helping homeowners plant an herb garden in their raised bed planter. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Detroit, Michigan, has proudly owned the moniker “The Motor City” for over 100 years. Thanks to local initiatives, it’s…

From This Old House. In this video, When a homeowner’s brick cobblestone apron started deteriorating, he called mason Mark McCullough, who knew the perfect solution: removing the old brick and replacing it with a new cobblestone apron. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. A driveway apron is a great way to make a first impression.…

From This Old House. In this video, General contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor the differences between impact drivers and drills before explaining when to use one or the other. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old…

From This Old House. Tom Silva comes up with a plan to raise the Newburyport newel post and balusters on the original staircase—adding custom extension pieces. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over…

From This Old House. Inside the Newburyport house, finish carpenter Kevin Rafferty is challenged with making the mantelpiece on the custom fireplace built-in stand out. He mocks up different design options for the homeowners to choose from. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Carpentry assistance: TJ Berky Builders [https://berkybuilders.com/Home_Page.php] Looking for more step by step…

From This Old House. Newburyport homeowners Palen and Melissa meet with design showroom owner Kerry Vaughn at her shop to review a design plan for their home and make furniture selections. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Design showroom: Redbird Trading Company [http://redbirdnewburyport.com/] Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects…

From This Old House. The Newbury house homeowner found a bamboo fishing rod that was hidden in the wall when the house was built. That spurred the curiosity to learn more about the history of the house. We take the homeowners to The Museum of Old Newbury where historian Bethany Groff Dorau explains, who the…

From This Old House. In this video, carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner restore the integrity of her front door’s hinge. After finding the stripped screw holes, Nathan installs wooden dowels and longer screws for a perfect fit. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Heavy wooden doors create stress on their top hinges. In older…

From This Old House. Lee Gilliam heads to Austin, to add planters to a homeowner’s deck. But, with Texas heat, irrigation is a must. With a local irrigation specialist, they run an irrigation zone to the planters. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Keeping a garden looking its best requires irrigation—especially in areas like Austin,…

From This Old House. In this video, host Kevin O’Connor meets plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey for a lesson in PEX vs copper piping. The two discuss both types’ pros and cons. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. People often ask us about PEX vs copper and which they should use in their home.…

From This Old House. Tom and Charlie Silva and Kevin O’Connor show us how a winder staircase is an efficient use of space and how to build one at the Newburyport house. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This…

From This Old House. The keys to building a retaining wall at the Newburyport house that won’t bulge or sag are good prep, drainage, interlocking blocks that are staggered and glued. Mark McCullough will show us how it is done right. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on…

From This Old House. The water and sewer connection from our 200-year-old house is failing. Richard Trethewey finds out how it is corrected as well as where wastewater goes with a tour of Newburyport Wastewater Treatment Plant. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects…

From This Old House. Billy Glidden is 75 years old and found out he has Parkinson’s Disease 3 years ago. He continues to work hard, doing demolition, painting, landscaping and cleanup. He believes continuing to do physical work will slow or stop the progression of his disease. He is a true inspiration. SUBSCRIBE to This…

From This Old House. In this video, If you want a lush, green lawn this year, the soil needs air, water, and sunlight. Learn how to dethatch and aerate a lawn with landscape contractor Lee Gilliam and host Kevin O’Connor. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how…

From This Old House. In this video, Host Kevin O’Connor and general contractor Tom Silva go over the ins and outs of routers, including the different types, how they work, and the different bits and profiles you can use. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to…

From This Old House. In this video, No one likes a sky-high energy bill, but it’s even more concerning when it seems to come out of nowhere. When a homeowner’s electric bill started doubling, he called master electrician Heath Eastman. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how…

From This Old House. Charlie Silva walks Kevin O’Connor around the exterior of the Newburyport house showing Kevin the plans for increasing the living room and adding the back addition. Before demo begins Heath will disconnect the power and run temp power. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance…

From This Old House. John Bachand will take a sample of the Newburyport house bathroom floor and two other areas to send to a lab for asbestos testing. Kevin O’Connor will go to Optimum Analytical for testing of the samples. Using a microscope technician’s Jamie & Kristina will show how to identify asbestos. The bathroom…

From This Old House. Mason Mark McCullough will teach the Atlanta homeowner Jonathan and his son Joia how to repair and repoint the exterior front stairs. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over…

From This Old House. The Atlanta homeowners are working with a friend and local landscape contractor to transform the backyard. Homeowner Kysha gives Jenn Nawada a tour and introduces her to a friend and urban homesteader, Dr. Kellie Mayfield, who is assisting with planting a medicinal herb garden. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking…

From This Old House. In this video, when heating and plumbing expert Richard Trethewey brings a bouncy, rubbery, waffly new part to the shop, the crew has fun taking guesses at what it might be. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. We love our “What Is It?” segments, and it’s not just because we’re featuring…

From This Old House. In this video, a homeowner’s house had a garden that sloped away, being a sore spot. With the help of mason Mark McCullough and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, the three built a retaining wall to fix the grade. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. While the yard sloping away from a…

From This Old House. In this video, heating and plumbing expert Richard Trethewey explains the maintenance needs of mini-split HVAC units and how a homeowner or professional should deep clean these units to gain the best efficiency. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Mini-splits are a type of air conditioning unit where the two main…

From This Old House. Creative carpentry solves a design problem as Tom Silva and carpenter James Turley build custom shelves from old wood. The stacked shelves fit neatly in between a column and the backside of the Atlanta house; all inspired by the designer Theresa Ory. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more…

From This Old House. Kevin O’Connor meets paint removal specialist Tyler Rickman who demonstrates an environmentally friendly way to remove paint from an old late 1800s wood front door using a specialized compressor with baking soda. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around…

From This Old House. Wallpaper expert Nathan Taubert shows Kevin O’Connor the finer points of hanging wallpaper. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH Plus, download our FREE app…

From This Old House. Theresa Ory (Designer) & Ed Goodwin (Plaster) will show Kevin O’Connor how they are creating a wet-look room using concrete wall stucco and sealant. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to…

From This Old House. In this video, Carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner develop a maintenance checklist for her new home, complete with a new set of tools for tackling the most common tasks. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. New homeowners are often equally as overwhelmed as they are excited about their new purchase.…

From This Old House. In this video, Host Kevin O’Connor meets up with landscape contractor Lee Gilliam and arborist Brandon Maltby back at the shop to discuss common plant fungi types and remedies. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Unfortunately, pine tree fungal diseases are all too common, and some trees might suffer from more…

From This Old House. In this video, Tree fungal diseases are stubborn and tough to beat on your own. Landscape contractor Lee Gilliam helps a homeowner handle his diseased tree, with the help of a professional arborist. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Tree fungal diseases can be a pain to beat. Year after year,…

From This Old House. At the Atlanta house project, carpenter Greg Pray shows Kevin O’Connor how he restores the old windows. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH Plus,…

From This Old House. Richard Trethewey will join Atlanta homeowner Jonathan and his industry expert friend Jeremy to review the 3D CAD plan of the ductwork at Southface Institute. We get an understanding of layout, sizes and type of ductwork. We will see how Jonathan, for the first time, performs installing the duct work at…