Clips from This Old House on PBS.
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. James Dose is a general contractor and also a singer-songwriter. His song “Cavalry” tells the story of a community rebuilding. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. James Dose is one of Paula’s general contractors helping restore her home in East Asheville, but construction isn’t his only passion. Long before Hurricane Helene,…
From This Old House. In this episode: Installing a new kitchen sink, must-have workshop tools, rescuing an improperly planted tree 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,…
From This Old House. Don’t wait for a fall to force change — aging in place is about smart decisions made early. This episode covers the home upgrades that protect your independence, a soulful tour of Roseanne Cash’s Chelsea brownstone, how to choose the right generator before a blackout, and real homeowner calls with practical…
From This Old House. This Old House opens a brand new season by helping the Sharma family renovate their 1940s house on Boston’s famous Charles River. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Out front, the home’s bland exterior will receive a curb-appeal makeover thanks to the creative ideas of architect Chris Chu. On the inside,…
From This Old House. Construction does considerable damage to landscaping. Jenn Nawada meets with Saratoga homeowners, Evan and Whitney to buttress the yard against the onslaught of machinery and foot traffic it is about to endure. They start by trimming back the 150-year-old vine, then move to specific perennials the couple would like to keep—some…
From This Old House. In this video, mason Mark McCullough helps a homeowner remove and replace the window wells protecting her basement 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:…
From This Old House. In this video, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada helps a homeowner transform his backyard into a space capable of entertaining the whole town—because that’s exactly what he does every Monday night. 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. Spring water is so important to Saratoga, it’s even in the city’s name, Saratoga Springs. Richard Trethewey pays a visit to High Rock Spring—to learn about nature’s plumbing under the founding spring of Saratoga. There he meets Ken Chaisson who explains the origins of this spring, the science of the water,…
From This Old House. Kevin O’Connor meets up with architect Matt Hurff to discuss his vision—and the possible challenges ahead. Matt and his team took meticulous notes and measurements to create a detailed set of as-built drawings. From there, he worked with the Saratoga homeowners on a new vision for the home—one that honors its…
From This Old House. You don’t need more square footage — just smarter design. Architect Sarah Susanka reveals how simple, non-construction tweaks can make your home feel bigger, while Daryl Hall tours his restored 1787 home, Cesar Millan rethinks the dog run, and our experts answer real homeowner questions live. In this episode you’ll learn:…
From This Old House. Since the backsplash is a continuation of the countertops, it wouldn’t look nice to have power outlets break up the clean look, so Electrician Leandro will install under-cabinet hidden outlets. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Electrical contractor: Smart Choice Solutions, Inc. [https://smart-choice-solutions-inc.business.site/] Looking for more step…
From This Old House. The crowning touches are going in the West Roxbury dining room as Tom Silva and Deliandro Dias install crown molding—trying to keep every join seamless. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? General contractor: Alpha Smart Builders [https://alphasmartbuilders.com/] Looking for more step by step guidance on how to…
From This Old House. The crowning touches are going in the West Roxbury dining room as Tom Silva and Deliandro Dias install crown molding—trying to keep every join seamless. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? General contractor: Alpha Smart Builders [https://alphasmartbuilders.com/] Looking for more step by step guidance on how to…
From This Old House. In this video, the anode rod is a key player in your water heater’s defense against corrosion. By design, the anode sacrifices itself to protect the steel tank from corroding. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Want to get the longest possible life out of your water heater? Then you have…
From This Old House. In this video, three-way switches are tricky to understand and install (especially smart variations). Luckily, master electrician Heath Eastman explains everything we need to know. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Single-pole switches are typically a breeze. However, a lot of folks struggle with three-way switches, especially smart models. Master electrician…
From This Old House. In this video, with her family soon to grow, a homeowner is looking for a major upgrade in her garage organization. Master carpenter Nathan Gilbert knows the perfect spot: Overhead. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Garage storage doesn’t always have to be basic plastic racks and messy shelves. When a…
From This Old House. Mauro Henrique and fellow painter, Alexsandro Cruz and the West Roxbury homeowner, discovered they liked the roughly sanded old window casing, and it worked well with the white base molding. Now they have to match the new window sash to the old casings. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to…
From This Old House. Cold weather doesn’t just freeze pipes, it sends mice and rats searching for a warm place to nest. Pest control expert Noel Buckingham explains how to find openings and seal them up so rodents never make it inside. Filmmaker Ken Burns opens the door to the New Hampshire home that has…
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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/]…