Clearing Clutter, Unclogging a Toilet, Cleaning Your Oven and More: Novembe
Get tips to clear clutter in time for holiday guests. Find out the easiest way to clear a clogged toilet from the experts at This Old House. And learn how to clean your oven naturally without chemicals. Plus get answers to your home improvement
Increase water pressure, prevent ice dams and keep your home secure: Novemb
If water pressure is lacking during your morning shower, you can easily increase water pressure.Learn three ways to do that.Snow that melts and then refreezes can cause ice damming on your roof.Tom and Leslie explain how toprevent ice dams.Tips to
Home Safe for the Holidays and more: November 16, 2009, Hour 1
Going out of town for the holidays?Get tips to make sure your home is safe while youre away.Learn step-by-step instructions for repairing crumbling mortar in brick or stone work from the experts at This Old House.Also find out which materials hold up
Holiday Makeovers and More: November 16, 2009, Hour 2
Holiday gatherings are a great excuse to paint and redecorate around your home.Tom and Leslie will show you how.Find out how tochildproof for your youngest guests.Learn how to give your bathroom a facelift without spending a fortune.Learn about
Cool Weather Painting, Energy Audits, Testing for Radon and More: November
Inside painting is a popular cool weather project. But paint odor can sometimes be overwhelming. Get tips to get the job done odor free. Learn how an energy audit can help determine exactly where your home might losing energy and deliver the advice you
Cleaning up for the Holidays, Housing Market Ups and Downs, Room with a Vie
Cleaning up for the holidays is a good idea, but Tom and Leslie explain why running your ovens self cleaning cycle is not the thing to do before preparing a big family dinner.The housing market is slowly showing some signs of recovery.Learn more with
Fixing Cracks, Nail Pops, Wobbly Toilets, Dishwashers and more: November 2,
Are cracks or nail pops showing up in your walls? Get easy tips to make them disappear. Do you have to rewash you dishes after your dishwasher does? Tom and Leslie help diagnose the problem. Find out how to fix a wobbly toilet from This Old House
Woodstove Efficiency, Updating Kitchen Cabinets and Winterizing Old Homes:
Get tips on making sure your wood stove burns efficiently. Find out how updating just your kitchen cabinets can improve the look of your entre kitchen. Learn ways to winterize your older home without compromising its unique look. Plus get answers to
Fall Lawn and Garden Care: October 26, 2009, Hour 1
Get great fall lawn and garden care when Tom and Leslie interview landscaping expert Roger Cook of TVs This Old House.Find out how to add an outdoor fireplace.Learn a trick of the trade for easy leaf cleanup.Discover how to light your homes exterior
Halloween Clean Up, Backup Generators and Fixing Dirty Dryers : October 26,
Learn how to clean up messes left behind by Halloween pranksters including eggs, toilet paper and shaving cream.Find out how to clean your clothes dryers drum when ink or crayon stains make their way onto it.Get help on choosing a backup generator
Pumpkins and Plumbing Don't Mix: October 19, 2009, Hour 1
Mix pumpkins and plumbing, andyou'llend up with a plumbing bill. Learn why. Get advice on pest control, including how to keep rodents from taking shelter in your home.Get tips on cellulose insulation from Tom Silva, the general contractor on This Old
Halloween Safety and More: October 12, 2009, Hour 1
With trick or treating time right around the corner, Tom and Leslie talk Halloween safety, this hour, with tips to keep you and your kids safe in your house and in the neighborhood.Get green flooring options for your home and and you. Kevin O'Connor
Garage Makeover : October 12, 2009, Hour 2
Learn how to increase the value of your home with a garage makeover as Tom and Leslie deliver tips on everything from storage and organization to garage door safety.Find out how to make sure rot doesnt take hold in your home.Plus get answers to your
Fix Chimney Leaks, Removing Tree Stumps and More: October 5, 2009, Hour 1
Get step by step tips on how to fix a leaky chimney.Find out the best way to get rid stumps left behind after cutting down a tree. Learn how to install wainscoting. Plus get answers to your home improvement questions about replacing an asphalt roof,
Hurricane Proof Your House and More: October 5, 2009, Hour 2
Learn ways to hurricane proof your house, including info on why some homes remain standing and others dont.Easy step by step tips on a paving project to improve curb appeal.A quick, easy and cheap way to save money on your hot water bills.Plus get
Adding Insulation, Cut Heating Costs and More: September 28, 2009, Hour 1
Adding insulation is the simplest and easiest way to cut heating costs and save energy.Learn how to insulate your home to save the most energy and cut down on heating costs.Find out why an air filter is the first step to maintaining a forced air
Expanding a Bathroom Preventing Theft and More: September 28, 2009, Hour 2
Learn the smartest way to expand a bathroom and key mistakes to avoid. Get tips to control clutter. Keep safety a priority by learning how to prevent supplicate keys from getting in the wrong hands.Learn how to clean and store window screens for the
Find Hidden Heat Loss, High Tech Water Heaters and More: September 21, 2009
Learn how to find the hidden sources of heat loss in your home when Tom and Leslie teach you how to track sneaky leaks that cause heat loss.Find out about a new type of electric water heater and how it can save you more money and energy than ever
Tree Care, Replacement Windows and More: September 21, 2009, Hour 2
Learn replacement windows options for your home that save energy, earn tax credits and deliver comfort. Also, Tom and Leslie get expert advice on caring for the trees on your property, including when a tree should stay and when it should go. And learn
Avoiding Soggy Yards, Lowering Energy Bills and Making Paint Last: Septembe
Learn how to stop your yard from turning into a swamp after a heavy rain when Tom and Leslie interview landscape contractor Roger Cook from This Old House landscaping expert.Find out why attic insulation is the cheapest, fastest and easiest way to save
Making Carpets Last, Improving Bathroom Lighting and Pressure Washer Cleani
Get tips on making carpets lastby removing the dirt and avoiding damage from steam cleaners.Tom and Leslie offer the best ways to clean outside your home as well, with a pressure washer.Learn how to create glamour in the bathroom with some unusual
Plumbing Leaks and More: September 7, 2009, Hour 1
Make sure your plumbing project is leak free- weve got your insiders trick of the trade to stop plumbing leaks before they startfrom plumbing expert, Richard Trethewey from TV's This Old House. Tom and Leslie explain why energy efficient replacement
Living Large in Small Spaces: September 7, 2009, Hour 2
Living large is out - and living not so big is way in.When it comes to your home and lifestyle - downsizing is good.Architect, author and founder of the Not So Big movement - Sarah Susanka - joins Tom and Leslie.Learn why you might not need to clean
Best Backup Power, Dorm Room Decorating and More: August 31, 2009, Hour 1
Get great ideas for dorm room decor.Learn how to make a small space work for your college bound teen - and deliver on style and storage for great dorm room decor. Also a great tip on a homework organizer you can make yourself. And get info on choosing
Poisoning Prevention for Kids, Boost Cub Appeal and Efficient Hot Water: Au
Get tips to keep kids safe.With their smaller size, children are far more at risk for poisoning at home than adults, Tom and Leslie have tips to keep kids safe.Learn how landscaping is an easy and inexpensive way to add value to your home.Find out the
Picking Perfect Paint Colors and Door Repair Tips from This Old House: Augu
Painting a room is the easiest way to make a big transformation on a small budget.But if trying to decide on a color gives you hives, Tom and Leslie have simple tricks to make it easy.Learn to fix pesky doors that wont stay open or closed when theyre
Creating Curb Appeal, Energy Saving Windows and More: August 24, 2009, Hour
Landscaping is one of the most cost effective ways to create curb appeal.Tom and Leslie get tips from Michael Glassman of Discovery Channels Garden Police. And if you think double or triple glazed only refers to donuts, youll be pleased to learn how
Dining Room Decor and Safe Water Tips: August 17, 2009, Hour 1
This hour, Tom and Leslie share dining room dcor tips to help you create that 4-star restaurant look on a take out budget.Plus, This Old House plumbing expert Richard Trethewey offers tips on safe drinking water.Learn how to make sure your house
Home Staging, Security and Poison Prevention: August 17, 2009, Hour 2
Get tips on how to properly stage your home for a successful sale, and learn how to keep it safe n the process.Plus, carbon monoxide is the number one cause of poisoning deaths in the nation. Learn how to keep your family safe from this odorless killer.
Garage Conversions, Painting Kitchen Cabinets and More: August 10, 2009, Ho
If youre looking to expand the living space in your house, should you consider converting your garage?Tom and Leslie have the pros and cons of this project.Also get tips on painting kitchen cabinets when This Old House host Kevin OConnor stops by for