From This Old House. In this video, In coastal areas of New England, you might notice the driveways: Many are made from bleach-white seashells. When a homeowner wanted a shell driveway, landscape contractor Lee Gilliam dove in to help. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Seashell driveways are something of a tradition in coastal areas…

From This Old House. In this video, When a homeowner inherited a house, he also inherited radon. With Ross Trethewey and a local mitigation technician, a mitigation system is installed to keep the homeowner and his dog safe. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Radon is a slow, silent killer. In fact, it’s the leading…

From This Old House. In this video, Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada brings a new tool to the shop, and the guys have a hard time guessing what it might be. Things get a little nuts while they attempt to figure it out. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. It has a handle. And a wiry-looking…

From This Old House. Richard Trethewey shares his appreciation for modern plumbing, then helps a homeowner with an all-electric heating system retrofit a radiant floor system under their bathroom; Nathan Gilbert shares connection options and maintenance for cable railings; Jenn Nawada shares changes to the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone map and how to use the…

From This Old House. This week we break down how to build a net-zero home with YouTuber Matt Ferrell—from electrification and heat pumps to solar, batteries, and smart load-shifting. Then On Point’s Meghna Chakrabarti takes us back to her Corvallis, Oregon childhood home where her parents grew their version of the American dream. And Cheap…

From This Old House. There has been major development on the 1887 Victorian. The original cedar shingles have been exposed and are in bad shape. Extensive termite damage results in additional structural work. A local community garden is visited. An existing concrete slab is made level, and a high school student works as a framer…

From This Old House. In exclusive extended interviews and behind-the-scenes footage not seen on This Old House’s broadcast, a family recounts their terrifying night as Hurricane Helene destroyed their mountain home. From basement shelter to garage refuge, these additional scenes reveal the raw human drama before rebuilding begins. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Tune…

From This Old House. In this video, master electrician Heath Eastman helps a homeowner find the perfect set of electric lanterns for her home. With the help of a local electrician, Heath and crew install the new lights the right way. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. New Orleans is popular for a lot of…

From This Old House. In this video, when a homeowner’s beloved patio table and chairs set started to show its age, she knew it was time for a fresh coat of paint. She turned to the crew at Ask This Old House for help. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Finding the right set of…

From This Old House. In this video, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O’Connor how to handle a clogged, overflowing toilet with a surprising technique for clearing up solid clogs. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. In this video, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O’Connor how to handle…

From This Old House. Lee Gilliam helps a homeowner figure out why grass isn’t growing in his backyard SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Heat pumps: Special thanks to The Energy Conservatory (TEC) [https://energyconservatory.com/] for providing additional information. Side table: Kevin O’Connor meets with maker Sarah Nadarajah of Rocky Canyon Rustic…

From This Old House. Inspector Fletch walks us through the essentials of a professional home inspection—from spotting foundation cracks and moisture intrusion to attic ventilation and hidden safety risks—so homeowners can protect their biggest investment with confidence. Plus, New Yorker editor David Remnick recalls life in a Moscow flat as a young correspondent during the…

From This Old House. Work begins on the 1887 Victorian to make it suitable for multigenerational living. Demolition is underway on the third floor, where a bottle of 1887 Bordeaux was found during the process. The builder talks about his start in construction, and the architect shares his plan for restoring the home. The mayor…

From This Old House. After Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, North Carolina, This Old House documents how families faced catastrophic flooding and winds that destroyed their mountain homes. From initial storm preparations to the shocking reality of nature’s power, this episode captures the beginning of rebuilding not just structures, but lives torn apart by disaster. SUBSCRIBE…

From This Old House. Kevin O’Connor toured the workshop in Pennsylvania that crafted a walnut counter for the kitchen island. Today Paul Grothouse is in Concord for its installation. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Kitchen design: New England Design Works [https://www.ne-dw.com/] Countertop manufacturer: Grothouse, Inc. [https://www.glumber.com/] Looking for more step…

From This Old House. At the Concord house, Jenn Nawada and landscape contractor Fred Pendleton are installing multiple bluestone flush ground garden beds for a kitchen garden in the front of the house. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Landscape contractors: K & R Landscape [https://www.kandrlandscape.com/] Looking for more step by…

From This Old House. Kevin O’Connor visits architectural woodworker Rob Carr at a local mill shop to watch the process of replicating the original windowsills from the Dracut Centre School restoration in Dracut, MA. Because the project is protected by the historic commission, exterior details need to be restored to their original look. He then…

From This Old House. Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner add shade to a pool area using a shade sail and unique anchor points; Ask This Old House spotlights the brothers of Jordan’s Legacy Landscaping, a fourth-generation landscaping company in the Atlanta area; Mark McCullough helps a landlord make a cost-effective repair to her tenant’s concrete…

From This Old House. A new project in Glen Ridge, NJ brings a new member to This Old House. The team meets him for the first time and is introduced to the project—a dated three-story 1887 Victorian being renovated for multigenerational living for the homeowners and their daughter who is moving back in with her…

From This Old House. Kevin O’Connor joins Pauline Curtiss and her team in the Concord master bathroom which will be surfaced in with Tadelakt, a traditional Moroccan wall surfacing technique composed of lime plaster and black soap made from olives. It’s alternative to tile that’s a waterproof membrane, making Tadelakt walls suitable for wet areas…

From This Old House. When transitioning from the old house to the new house we find the floorboards are not running in all the same direction. So Kevin O’Connor, Charlie Silva has a solution that will make the transition look great. They will also show us how they test to see if the flooring has…