The project involved several undertakings: the installation of a novel water softening system, the implementation of a home organization application, and the construction of a shadow box crafted from reclaimed wood salvaged from an antique …

Eager to learn, the young enthusiast gained practical skills: constructing a sturdy toolbox, installing intelligent smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for home safety, and troubleshooting a faulty safety valve, ultimately resolving the iss…

Installing a backsplash can enhance any kitchen. Beyond simple improvements, consider preventative measures: a wireless leak detector offers protection against costly floods, and a rainwater harvesting water feature provides a sustainable s…

The simple tasks of reviving a patch of barren lawn, seamlessly integrating it with the surrounding landscape; the familiar process of replacing a toilet; and the rigorous testing of commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning sys…

The task involved a few essential repairs and improvements. First, a smaller radiator was exchanged for one of the appropriate size, ensuring optimal heating efficiency. Alongside this, the brickwork required repointing, a necessary process…

This document addresses a range of practical topics, including the distinctions between various water filtration systems and methods for identifying wall studs. It also covers the process of safely removing a tree that is leaning towards a …

The toy box is assembled, and the children exchange presents. It's also a time to remember fire safety when decorating for the holidays.

Roger offers instruction on orchid care; Tom repairs a window, previously installed askew and now admitting air; Mark demonstrates the proper method for cleaning brick with acid; and in Future House, Ross discovers a solar panel capable of …

Roger demonstrates the process of repairing a damaged walkway, and importantly, explains how to diagnose the underlying cause to avoid future issues. Meanwhile, Tom skillfully repairs a chipped wood floor, employing a Dutchman and relying o…

Mark experimented with various devices designed to capture silica dust with greater effectiveness. Meanwhile, Richard wrestled with a loose toilet, applying shims for stability. Kevin journeyed to the Catskills, intending to construct a woo…

Richard traveled to Milwaukee for the task of installing a tankless water heater. Meanwhile, Tom shared some methods for achieving precise, straight cuts with a circular saw. And Mark undertook the reconstruction of a retaining wall, which …

Richard demonstrates to Kevin the correct method for ventilating a sink. In Nashville, Tom transforms a standard door into a Dutch door. Meanwhile, Jenn revitalizes a landscape through careful rearrangement, division, and pruning of the exi…

Roger installs a downspout alternative; painter Mauro Henrique elucidates the distinctions among different kinds of paintbrushes; Richard installs a vanity for homeowners who abandoned the project seven years prior; Tom demonstrates closet …

Roger diligently tends a lawn seeded last summer, but it shows little promise. Richard tackles modest improvements to the kitchen's functionality. Meanwhile, Tom journeys to a workshop in San Francisco, a space of gleaming technology where …

Richard troubleshoots and fixes a water system affected by trapped air. Meanwhile, in *Open House*, Tom assesses a staircase that violates building codes. And Mauro undertakes his inaugural house call, guiding a homeowner through the fundam…

This installment of AskTOH finds the hosts traveling to Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Their focus: highlighting the efforts of nonprofit organizations dedicated to demolishing damaged homes, clearing debris, and rebuilding for thos…

Mark secures a metal railing with anchoring cement. During the open house, Richard considers the advantages and disadvantages of steam heating. Meanwhile, Tom illustrates the proper technique for replacing a fractured kitchen floor tile.

Richard offers a method for replacing a water main shutoff valve. Meanwhile, Jenn journeys to Tennessee to construct a planter from an old animal feeding trough. Mark applies a sealant to brickwork for waterproofing. And Kevin returns to Ji…

Richard explored the potential reasons behind a malfunctioning air conditioner, considering various causes and possible remedies. Meanwhile, Tom addressed a minor issue, securing a loose end cap on a stair railing. Elsewhere, Ross journeyed…

In Nashville, Richard fixes a dripping shower valve, while Roger elucidates the safety mechanisms inherent in every chainsaw. Kevin collaborates with Ben Uyeda, the maker renowned for his design-focused videos online, to construct a bucket …

Mauro guided a homeowner through the process of painting a metal door. Mark detailed the technique for matching mortar when repointing brickwork. And Tom instructed his apprentice, Austin, in the construction of various wood joints, using s…

When conventional gutters fail, Tom offers a different solution. Meanwhile, Ross and Richard brief Kevin on advancements in Future House technology. And Jenn travels to Phoenix, tasked with bringing the essence of the desert to a homeowner'…

Mauro journeyed to Sacramento to demonstrate a safe method for removing paint from a house. Tom offered an explanation of fundamental chiseling techniques. And Richard assisted a particular homeowner in connecting her refrigerator to an ice…

Mark guides his apprentice, Krysten, through the process of refacing a granite fireplace. Jenn offers advice on establishing an organic garden. And Richard assists a homeowner in replacing a kitchen faucet after discovering her shutoff valv…

Tom employs several methods to seal a drafty door against the elements; Mauro illustrates the optimal technique for cleaning a paintbrush; and Roger and Jenn evaluate a range of battery-powered lawn tools.

In Austin, Ross visits a community committed to net-zero energy homes. Richard illustrates the function of specialized wrenches, while Tom and Kevin construct a console table from a maple slab, its natural edge preserved.