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How to Kill Mold on Wood and When to Call a Professional
Our guide details how to safely get rid of mold in your house and can help you determine when the problem is too severe for you to tackle by yourself.
Is Your House Making You Sick?
Is your house making you sick? Learn how to put a stop to illnesses caused by materials or chemicals in your home.
How to Dispose of Old Gasoline
Did you know that the fuel for your vehicle or power equipment can expire? Here’s how to tell if it’s no longer ok to use and find out how to safely transport and get rid of it.
A Guide to Making DIY Natural Cleaning Product for Your Home
Save money and the environment with easy DIY cleaning products you can make with household ingredients. Check out these easy recipes and tips.
How To Dispose of Grease and Cooking Oil
In this guide, we discuss how to avoid the inconvenience of a clogged drain by properly disposing of your cooking and frying oils.
8 Household Recycling Tips
Not sure if your household waste belongs in a blue bin or trash bag? Here’s how to decide which items to recycle in your household.
A comprehensive guide on how to Remove Mold on Drywall
If you notice mold on drywall, it's important to act quickly and remove it to prevent long-term health effects. Here's how to do it.
How To Test for Black Mold
Wondering if that spot might be mold? Learn about the most popular ways and kits to test for mold at home.
How To Clean Copper and Restore Damage and Tarnish
Tackle dirt and tarnish to restore the rich, gorgeous gleam of any copper—on cookware, plumbing, and other household items.
How to Deep Clean Your House
Go beyond the weekly dust swipe-and-sweep and gear up for what pros call a "deep cleaning." Read our tips for deep cleaning your living room, bathroom, kitchen and laundry appliances.
How to Prepare Your Home for Coronavirus
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads in the United States, there are several ways to prepare your home during the outbreak.
How to Prevent Mold in Your Basement
Identify, treat, and prevent basement mold with expert advice from This Old House.
How to Paint a Mold-Resistant Bathroom
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique paints a bathroom using a mold-resistant paint, in this edition of DIY Smarts.
How To Safely Get Rid of Unwanted Household Items
Not all items can be thrown out in the trash. This guide covers how to safely get rid of unwanted household items, including hazardous waste.
How To Install an Electronic Air Cleaner
Want to improve your indoor air quality? This Old House expert Richard Trethewey shows how to install an electric air cleaner.
How To Get Rid of Attic Mold
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows DIY and professional techniques for how to get rid of attic mold.
How To Get Rid of Bad Smells the Safe Way
Try these green-cleaning tips for natural ways to get rid of common household odors in your kitchen, bathroom, living room, and more.
10 Ways to Reuse Old Coffee Grounds
Stash your used coffee grounds for these clever household projects.
How to Handle Household Products Safely
Learn the best way to reduce your use of certain household products, as well as the proper way to dispose of those you no longer need
13 Ways to Allergy-Proof Your Home
Here’s how to allergy-proof your home from invisible irritants and banish them for good.
10 Alternative Uses for Vinegar for any Room of the House
Vinegar can multitask in any room of the house. Here are 10 creative uses for this inexpensive kitchen staple in your home.
Debris Disposal 101: A Guide To Managing Renovation Waste
How to get cash for your trash—and other money-saving ways to reduce renovation waste while remaining legally compliant.
Keep Mold From Taking Hold
Mold spores are a problem anywhere it's humid, but in post-Katrina New Orleans, the scourge was hard to beat; here's how the owner of the TOH TV NOLA project did it
How to Recycle Your Old Carpet
Government and industry efforts help you keep the carpet out of the landfill
How To Choose a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Learn how to choose the best carbon monoxide detector for your home with our guide covering key features, sensor types, and more.
Clean the Air in Your House
The stuff you breathe inside your home might be as filthy as an L.A. smog storm. Here's what you can do about it
Earth-Friendly Flooring
10 options for the eco-minded remodeler
Recycling Paint Thinner: Everything You Need to Know
Throwing out paint thinner after a single use is a waste of money and harmful to the environment. Here's how to recycle it effectively.
Breathing Easier
Simple, low-cost ways to make the air in your home cleaner and healthier.