This Old House

MyFixitUpLife show: When is grass a lawn? with Roger Cook + Chris Lambton

We’re talking with the experts HGTV’s Chris Lambton and This Old House’s Roger Cook: What makes a grass become a ‘lawn’? Tune in. Green grass…

What do DIY TV hosts build at their own homes? We ask This Old House and Ask This Old House’s Kevin O’Connor what he DIYs…

Video: Tips to Making a Straightedge with a Circular Saw
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In this video for This Old House, Mark shows how to use the fence of the circular saw to create a straight line when cutting along the…

Video: How to Use your Jigsaw’s Orbital-Action Setting
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In this video for This Old House, Mark demonstrates how to use the orbital-action setting to control the blade’s movement. This feature usually has settings ranging from…

Video: How to Use your Impact Driver’s Power Selection Switch
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In this video for This Old House, Mark explains how to properly use the power selection switch on the impact driver. The “slow” setting is ideal for…

Video: Tips on When to Use Specialty Reciprocating Saws
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In this video for This Old House,  Mark  explains when to use smaller or more specific-use reciprocating saws. These often have unique features that may be…

Video: How to Use your Drill’s Transmission Switch
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In the second Drill/Driver 101 video for This Old House, Mark shows you how to set the transmission switch on LOW to gain more control when getting…

Video: How to Use your Drill’s Clutch
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In this video for This Old House,  Mark reviews the most underused feature of any drill: the clutch. Learn how—and why—to set it properly so that…

Video: Tips to Make an Angle Cut with a Circular Saw
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In this video for This Old House, Mark shows how to set the bevel-adjustment lever for angled cuts. Learn to set the lever for a 45-degree angle…

Video: Tips to Demolish a Wall with a Reciprocating Saw
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In this video for This Old House, Mark demonstrates how to demolish a wall. If you have open or easy access to a wall, cut with the…

Video: How to Use you Drill’s Variable-Speed Trigger
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In the fourth Drill/Driver 101 video for This Old House, Mark tells you everything you need to know about making use of your drill‘s variable-speed trigger. Find…