From This Old House. We discuss the truth about “house burping,” when opening your windows helps, when it doesn’t, and what actually keeps your indoor air healthy. Nick Offerman returns to the Illinois farmhouse that shaped his love of building. Plus, we break down how to make sure your contractor pulls the right permits, before…

From This Old House. Halfway through the renovation in Auburndale, master carpenter Norm Abram lends general contractor Tom Silva a hand patching in some sidewall shingles on the front of the house. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Down in the basement, host Kevin O’Connor finds plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installing the ductwork…

From This Old House. Each year, upstate NY is home to a balloon festival that attracts as many as 100,000 people over a weekend. Kevin O’Connor sneaks away to take his balloon ride with balloon pilot Mike Delsignore. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Side trip: Ballooning Adventures [http://www.ballooningadventures.net/home.html] Looking for…

From This Old House. A simple solution that will raise the roof and the ceiling height and keep the Saratoga renovation on schedule: Roof trusses. Kevin O’Connor tours the factory to learn how they’re made. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Manufacturer: S.R. Sloan [https://www.srsloan.com/] Looking for more step by step…

From This Old House. The Saratoga homeowners have two kitchens and several bathrooms to outfit with plumbing fixtures. Richard Trethewey meets with Whitney, Evan, their designer, and Whitney’s mother, Susan Briere Shafer, to check out the latest trends in kitchens and baths. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Manufacturer: Kohler [https://www.us.kohler.com/us/]…

From This Old House. At the Saratoga house, Matt Whitbeck is working on pouring the basement entrance stairs in place with no pre-cast required. Kevin O’Connor and Tom Silva assist by prepping forms. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? General contractor: Whitbeck Construction  [https://www.whitbeckconstruction.com/] Looking for more step by step guidance…

From This Old House. Landscaping contractor Roger Cook heads to Fargo, North Dakota, where he and a local crew help a homeowner build a new circular patio and fire pit. Then, Roger, along with host Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, and plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, ask, "What is it?" Then, Tom and…

From This Old House. Building Tomorrow is a special collaboration between Marketplace and This Old House Radio Hour that asks a simple but urgent question: how do we build homes that can last the next hundred years? From wildfire rebuilds to factory-built housing, this hour explores how new materials, new methods, and new ideas about…

From This Old House. In the basement, host Kevin O’Connor finds plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey finishing the installation of the floor-warming radiant heat in the slab under the new family room. A concrete pump truck arrives to pour concrete on the basement level, including the footings for the new deck, and a team…

From This Old House. Homeowners in Saratoga take great pride in their gardens. That interest has sparked a summer tradition, a hidden garden space tour. Jenn Nawada gets a rare glimpse of a few of those secret spaces. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Garden tours: Soroptomist Saratoga [https://soroptimistsaratoga.org/] Looking for…

From This Old House. In this video, with the majority of her renovation completed, the homeowner felt her front porch needed a porch swing. With a little help, carpenter Nathan Gilbert installs the perfect porch swing. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. In this video, with the majority of her renovation completed, the homeowner felt…

From This Old House. In this video, mason Mark McCullough shows host Kevin O’Connor the different types of pavers available for outdoor patios, walkways, driveways, and other spaces. 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, landscaper Lee Gilliam travels to Washington state to see where most Kentucky bluegrass seed comes from. He talks to a grass breeder, and the researcher then tours a seed-cleaning facility. 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. Landscaping contractor Roger Cook and plant expert Carrie Kelly discuss different types of groundcover. Then, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner warm up her cold living room by installing new hydronic baseboard heaters. Afterward, back at the workshop, general contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor a new…

From This Old House. Learn how to get rid of stubborn smoke odor in a home. Restoration expert Darren Hudema breaks down how to ID the type of smoke you’re dealing with, what you can safely tackle yourself, and when it’s time to call a certified pro We visit comedian Lewis Black’s childhood bungalow, where…

From This Old House. Work continues on the Auburndale project, as general contractor Tom Silva and master carpenter Norm Abram frame the flat roof over the new sunroom. To shed water, the roof will be pitched slightly. Tom accomplishes this by tapering both the LVLs and the roof rafters. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse.…

From This Old House. Saratoga is home to its fair share of summer mansions. Richard Trethewey finds out about several, but he has his eye on one in particular. A property on the main drag was once owned by the man who invented the valve used in most fire hydrants. Richard wants to find what…

From This Old House. In this video, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a garbage disposal controlled by a safe, convenient air switch installed in her countertop. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. When a homeowner called plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey for help with her new kitchen, he didn’t…

From This Old House. In this video, general contractor Tom Silva teaches host Kevin O’Connor about the different types of caulks, including when and where to use them for a long-lasting, waterproof seal. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Ask anyone who’s been down the caulk aisle at their local home improvement store: there are…

From This Old House. In this video, host Kevin O’Connor helps the children from Toys and Colors [https://toysandcolors.com/] build a perfect storage solution for their imaginative outfits: A well-designed and painted dress-up closet. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Wendy and Kaden, young hosts of the online channel “Toys and Colors [https://www.youtube.com/@toysandcolors],” travel to the…

From This Old House. Landscaping contractor Roger Cook builds a raised garden bed that is accessible by wheelchair. Then, general contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner how to repair a leak in his roof caused by a worn-out plumbing vent gasket. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Enjoying full-episodes of This Old House? Join This Old…

From This Old House. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Kevin O’Connor had so much fun in the barn with Kaden and Wendy from @ToyandColors, creating this colorful, kid-friendly dress-up closet designed to keep costumes organized and playtime flowing. Kaden and Wendy proved that it doesn’t matter your age, with the right guidance and supervision,…

From This Old House. In this video, general contractor Tom Silva teaches host Kevin O’Connor that you cannot caulk on caulk. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Watch the full segment here [https://youtu.be/t8gvv5xtZkc] on Saturday at 6pm. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old…

From This Old House. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Big imagination deserves a build to match 🎨🧸 Kevin O’Connor teams up with our new friends Kaden and Wendy from @ToysAndColors for an Ask This Old House Build It to create the ultimate dress-up closet, complete with kid-friendly storage and plenty of room for costumes…

From This Old House. With even colder days ahead, Jody Gardner from Climate Control Kansas City shares how you can protect your pipes from bursting, and the technology you can use to make sure a burst pipe does not flood your home. Chef Roy Choi walks us through the first house his immigrant family owned…

From This Old House. Master carpenter Norm Abram meets homeowner Allison Sharma to review progress and see the new front entry and framed-up kitchen. At the garage, he helps general contractor Tom Silva convert the flat roof into a pitched roof using prefabricated trusses. Kitchen designer Donna Venegas and homeowner Raveen Sharma review the new…

From This Old House. Our project house was built in 1864—prior to indoor wiring. The Saratoga house has undergone significant changes throughout its life—but seems to have skipped over knob-and-tube that came on the scene in the 1880s and was used into the 1940s. Electrician Stephen Ristau has some theories based on the fact that…

From This Old House. In this video, electricians know that 3-way switches confound most homeowners, DIYers, and even other tradespeople. Heath Eastman built a diagram to show Kevin O’Connor just how these systems work. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house?…

From This Old House. In this video, carpenter Nathan Gilbert and landscape contractor Lee Gilliam help a homeowner establish his front lawn from the road with a split-rail fence and landscaping. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Materials Marking paint [https://homedepot.sjv.io/5gNZNo] Rail pieces [https://homedepot.sjv.io/jeKEDn] Split rail posts [https://homedepot.sjv.io/jeKEDa] Stone dust [https://homedepot.sjv.io/kOLnQv] Nails [https://homedepot.sjv.io/JK53oN] Plants [https://homedepot.sjv.io/BnqWe4]…

From This Old House. In this video, paint spills might be intimidating, but with enough haste and the right products, removing drips from most surfaces is a breeze. Paint expert Mauro Henrique shows host Kevin O’Connor how. 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. Replacing a Rotted Windowsill, What Is It?, Garden Tools for Limited Mobility, and Installing an Outdoor Faucet SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Enjoying full-episodes of This Old House? Join This Old House INSIDER to stream every episode ever made of This Old House (over 1,000 hours), commercial-free. https://bit.ly/32CLaGe Want weekly tips, project…

From This Old House. If your home feels a little tired after the holidays, we’ve packed this episode with fast, budget-friendly upgrades you can tackle in a single weekend—from smart lighting tricks and warm color temperatures to simple layering that instantly makes rooms feel brighter, calmer, and more put-together. In Contractor Confidential, we break down…

From This Old House. Host Kevin O’Connor arrives to find most of the demolition complete, and the house entirely opened up. General contractor Tom Silva shows him the progress and then they get to work taking the dip out of the old kitchen floor by working from below, down in the basement. Inside, master carpenter…

From This Old House. While the Saratoga demo continues, work for the new construction has begun. Kevin O’Connor assists in framing a partition wall, and Matt Whitbeck builds a buttress wall in the basement in preparation for a new foundation. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? General contractor: Whitbeck Construction [https://www.whitbeckconstruction.com/]…

From This Old House. In this video, when a homeowner’s attic access felt sketchy and insufficient, he knew it was time for a solution. Carpenter Nathan Gilbert helped him install a new attic ladder in a safer, more accessible space. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Materials Plastic sheeting [https://homedepot.sjv.io/XYo4PG] Finish nails [https://homedepot.sjv.io/4PGvmZ] 2×4 framing…

From This Old House. In this video, energy efficiency is always a priority when it comes to household appliances, and building engineer Ross Trethewey shows us how solar-assisted heat pump water heaters are making waves. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Installation and additional expertise provided by: New England Solar Hot…

From This Old House. In this video, houseplant pests can feel stressful and overwhelming, but their arrival doesn’t mean all is lost. Jenn Nawada shows Kevin O’Connor how to identify, control, and avoid these bugs. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? At the first sign of infestation, isolate the plant from…

From This Old House. New Doorway Into an Unused Attic, What Is It?, Viewer Tip, Installing a New Doorbell SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Enjoying full-episodes of This Old House? Join This Old House INSIDER to stream every episode ever made of This Old House (over 1,000 hours), commercial-free. https://bit.ly/32CLaGe Want weekly tips, project guides, and…

From This Old House. A professional mover shares the biggest mistakes people make, the packing supplies that actually matter, and the small planning choices that can save your stuff (and your sanity) on move day. We visit a 1946 Rudolph Schindler home in Los Angeles with author Susan Orlean, who brought the home back to…

From This Old House. The morning starts with the arrival of a 17-foot-long steel beam that weighs 900 pounds. It will carry the load of the house over the 16-ft. opening that was made in the rear foundation wall. Because the site is so hard to access, general contractor Tom Silva uses a crane to…

From This Old House. In this video, master carpenter Nathan Gilbert shows host Kevin O’Connor the different types of siding, including vinyl, wood, and fiber cement. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Choosing the right siding material depends on a few things. If you want affordability and quick installation, vinyl is the best option. If…

From This Old House. In this video, when a squeaky floor started sabotaging his son’s bedtime routine, a homeowner called the team at Ask This Old House. With a plan and some handy hardware, Tom Silva came up with the perfect solution. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Squeaky floors can be seriously annoying—especially when…

From This Old House. In this video, energy meters have come a long way. From the old analog models with spinning dials to the modern models with smart-level connection, here’s what you need to know. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Electrical meters track how much energy your home consumes. Once mechanical and complicated, they’ve…

From This Old House. In this video, paint expert Mauro Henrique helps a homeowner paint her ceiling, showing her the steps, materials, and techniques required for a perfect finish. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Painting a ceiling is rarely anyone’s idea of a good time. It can be hard on the arms, neck, and…

From This Old House. Baluster Installation, What Is It?, Installing a Bluestone Footpath SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Enjoying full-episodes of This Old House? Join This Old House INSIDER to stream every episode ever made of This Old House (over 1,000 hours), commercial-free. https://bit.ly/32CLaGe Want weekly tips, project guides, and behind-the-scenes content from the TOH crew?…

From This Old House. A few minutes a week can save your home — and your sanity. This episode shows how a simple, year-round home checklist prevents big repairs, answers listener questions on floors, ovens, mirrors, and stone walls, and explores what “home” really means through Pulitzer Prize–winner Viet Thanh Nguyen and Cheap Old Houses.…

From This Old House. Landscape contractor Roger Cook preps for the new foundation of the entry hall by removing the old overgrown and badly pruned yews. Out back, host Kevin O’Connor finds general contractor Tom Silva and lead paint specialist Ron Peik demolishing the sun porch within the limits of the new national EPA lead…

From This Old House. In this video, if you take care of them, gas mowers can last up to 10 years or more. But that requires some specific maintenance, and landscape contractor Lee Gilliam will explain exactly what that looks like. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Gas-powered mowers and small engines of all kinds…

From This Old House. In this video, carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner add a bookshelf that doubles as a secret passage to his very own mini speakeasy bar. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Fans of mystery novels and Scooby-Doo will be delighted to learn that it’s easier than ever to buy and install…

From This Old House. In this video, Richard Trethewey demonstrates a product that makes toilet installation much easier. Rubber toilet seals can adjust for different flange heights and replace the need for sticky traditional wax rings. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. A common issue after installing a new bathroom floor is failing to account…

From This Old House. Kevin O’Connor, interior designer, Cheryl Rosenberg, and the West Roxbury homeowners are diverging from the modern design of the rest of the house and going with Boho chic. Cheryl explains this design trend, its origin and works with Aria to fit her aesthetics. Together they choose a paint color to go…

From This Old House. Gabriel Oliviera, the tile installer, shows Kevin O’Connor the challenges of layout of large format tiles in a small master bathroom with a curbless shower. He then shows Kevin how to create a seamless niche only using tile. He honed cutting and filling techniques that have taken him years to master.…

From This Old House. Kevin O’Connor works with Tom Silva to install a double closet door. Getting it to be plumb and level and the gaps to be even will take well-thought-out to install techniques. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Supplier: JB Sash & Door [https://jbsash.com/] Manufacturer: TruStile Doors [https://www.trustile.com/]…