Ask This Old House

1. Collapsing Garage Roof/Installing a Dry Well

General contractor Tom Silva prevents a garage roof from collapsing by replac...

2. Mature Tree/Noisy Heating System

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook shows a pair of homeowners how to transplan...

4. Damaged Lawn/Curved Stair Molding

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps two homeowners repair the damage done...

5. Increasing Water Pressure/Transplanting a Bush

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner transplant a giant Rhodod...

6. Repairing Laminate Countertops/Rebuilding a Brick Walkway

Up in the loft, general contractor Tom Silva shows host Kevin O’Connor how to...

7. Reducing Heating Costs/Using a Whole House Fan

This episode has many tips for making your home more energy efficient. First,...

8. Waterproofing System/Installing a Privacy Screen

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner prepare a shower enclosure for...

9. Building a Retaining Wall/Loud Faucet

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners build a retainin...

10. Installing a Whole-House Water Filter/Repairing Rubber Roof

Plumbing & heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Indianapolis to help a p...

11. Repairing a Deck/Hydrangea Bush

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a very dangerous deck. ...

12. Removing a Boulder/Securing Loose Pipes

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners break apart and ...

13. Energy Efficient Water Heater/Leveling Concrete Walkway

Plumbing & heating expert Richard Trethewey and host Kevin O'Connor replace a...

14. Repairing Backyard Gate/Drafty Window

Landscaping contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner in Charleston, South Caro...

15. Painting Kitchen Cabinets/Installing Cabinet Accessories

This special episode is dedicated to making the most out of your existing kit...

16. Converting a Bathtub/Solar-Powered Fountain

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner convert a cla...

17. Staining a Deck/Preventing Sewage Backups

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner clean, stain and seal his maho...

18. Pruning a Tree/Installing a Shower Mixing Valve

Landscape contractor Roger Cook shows a homeowner how to prune her neglected ...

19. Banging Pipes/Installing Fiberglass Door

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner quiet his ban...

20. Special Projects for Kids/Building a Vegetable Garden/Constructing a Mini-Golf

Our annual "kids" episode features family-friendly projects that parents and ...

21. Water Saving Toilet/In-Ground Sprinkler System

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a new...

22. Heating & Cooling System Controller/Re-Grout Tile Floor

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a California homeowner in...

23. Finished Wallboards/Storm-Damaged Trees

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner prepare his concrete basement ...

24. Installing Garage Door/Preventing Frozen Pipes

General contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner install a new garage door. The...

25. Installing a Ventilation Fan/Chemical Free Lawn Care

Kevin O'Connor and electrician Brian Bergeron help a homeowner install a new ...

26. Leaky PVC Drain Trap/Installing Bamboo Flooring

This episode demonstrates how to repair a leaking PVC drain trap under a kitc...