From This Old House. In this video, mason (and fireplace aficionado) Mark McCullough shows host Kevin O’Connor everything he needs to know about fireplace tools. From pokers to spark screens, Mark shows Kevin how to use them all. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Fire extinguisher: Mark gives Kevin safety tips…

From This Old House. In this video, Landscape contractor Lee Gilliam helps a homeowner add some interest in front of her basic white fence by planting a row of beautiful, fast-growing arborvitaes. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Materials: Marking paint [https://homedepot.sjv.io/JKOE7E] Arborvitaes [https://homedepot.sjv.io/EEOoM4] Organic fertilizer [https://homedepot.sjv.io/N9ROZV] Compost [https://homedepot.sjv.io/55oZA3] Mulch [https://homedepot.sjv.io/rQPDPj] Tools: Tape measure [https://homedepot.sjv.io/xLY5NR]…

From This Old House. Mauro Henrique shows a homeowner how to brighten up her basement apartment by painting with various paint concentrations; Richard Trethewey and Mark McCullough explain a variety of culprits and solutions for basements that are struggling with water issues; In Build It, Kevin O’Connor and Tom Silva show how to construct a…

From This Old House. Is that dark patch on your basement wall harmless—or a hidden health hazard? This week, we’re breaking down what every homeowner should know about mold, moisture, and how to keep your home healthy. Plus, Nick Offerman shares memories from the Minooka, Illinois farmhouse where he grew up. All of this, plus…

From This Old House. The project is at the halfway point. The homeowner designs a custom stained-glass sidelight, vapor-tight electrical boxes are roughed in, and a custom jamb and threshold are built for the existing front door. Various types of water-resistive barriers are compared. The local stained-glass manufacturing studio is visited. Back at the house,…

From This Old House. Outside at the West Roxbury house, there are opportunities for several shrubs to be rearranged and pruned back to make better use of the space. Jenn Nawada meets homeowner Derek out front where the old rhododendrons have been removed and relocated to better see the front porch. Then she teaches him…

From This Old House. An open floor plan is the major change on the first level of the West Roxbury project. Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor give our builder, Deliandro Dias, a hand as he installs several beams to replace a load bearing wall between the kitchen and dining room. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House:…

From This Old House. In this video, An aging couple, with their washer and dryer in the basement, needed to relocate. Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey and the crew installed a stacked washer and dryer on the main floor. 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 meets with an audiologist to talk about the importance of preserving your hearing before learning about the different hearing protection options. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Where to find it? Guest expert: Steve Taddei Au.D. Additional assistance provided by: HearAdvisor [https://www.hearadvisor.com/about-us] Steve used the…

From This Old House. Jenn Nawada helps a couple rethink their front yard after two removed trees changed the shade pattern of the space; Richard Trethewey talks about the mentors who helped him become a passionate teacher on This Old House; Richard gives Kevin O’Connor a tour of the building he and his son, Evan…

From This Old House. Hurricane season is here—this episode of This Old House Radio Hour goes beyond the basics with a step-by-step hurricane preparedness checklist to harden your home before the next storm hits. Plus, actor–director Griffin Dunne’s Beverly Hills childhood home, and Ethan & Elizabeth from Cheap Old Houses share two waterfront sleepers. In…

From This Old House. Since the last visit, significant progress has been made on the 1887 Victorian in Glen Ridge, NJ. Steps are shared for installing the new wood flangeless windows. The homeowner assumes the job of installing the home audio system. Meanwhile, a trip is taken to the Empire State Building. Back at the…

From This Old House. After Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville, North Carolina, in September 2024, the city’s craft beer community is helping lead its recovery. In this episode, *This Old House* visits Highland Brewing—the first craft brewery in Asheville—to explore how the industry that shaped the city is now rebuilding it. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House:…

From This Old House. In this video, Mark McCullough helps a homeowner solve a brick floor issue. After identifying the issue, they remove the crumbling mortar areas, they spot point the damaged mortar sections and restore the floor. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. When masons point brick, they need to wet the brick to…

From This Old House. In this video, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada shows host Kevin O’Connor everything he needs to know about choosing the right soil for three popular types of household plants. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Choosing the right soil mix is one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of keeping indoor plants…

From This Old House. In this video, few things ruin a piece of furniture quite like a ring stain. General contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor a few ways to tackle them with basic household materials. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. You don’t have to let a water ring ruin your furniture any…

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. Jenn Nawada and Nathan Gilbert travel to Tulsa to learn about the city’s rain barrel and stormwater management initiatives and help a homeowner install one in her own garden; Mark McCullough helps a homeowner redirect pooling water on her patio with a weep hole drilled into the stone wall; the team…

From This Old House. Remediation Expert Ron Pike explains the simple rule for asbestos and lead: don’t touch it until you test it, and call in a pro if needed. Comedian Rhett McLaughlin (Good Mythical Morning) takes us inside his North Carolina log cabin, where family memories and even a few critters remind us why…

From This Old House. The new two-story addition is framed, and the front porch is being rebuilt. Painting starts on the new wood windows. An interior wall is framed to straighten out a sag in the upper floor. Exterior colors are chosen, plumbing pipes are isolated from cold weather, and header-less window opening is framed.…

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…