Smart Home How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our smart home step-by-step tips & ideas.
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How to Fix and Upgrade a Weak WiFi Signal
Learn how to diagnose and fix weak WiFi signals in your home with This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey.
How to Upgrade to a Smart Thermostat with Four Wires | This Old House: Live
Watch as This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey installs a new smart thermostat without an existing common wire.
Home Organization Apps to Make Your Life Easier
Check out our recommendations for home organizations apps to take control of your maintenance schedules, finances, chores, and more.
How Do Smart Thermostats Work? A Complete Guide
Learn about smart thermostats, including features, cost, installation, and the difference from traditional home thermostats.
Keep Track of Home Maintenance with the Centriq Home App
As seen on the season 16 premiere of Ask This Old House
How to Install Smart Smoke and CO Detectors
Ask This Old House master electrician Scott Caron installs smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in this edition of DIY Smarts.
Future House | How To Install a Robotic Wall
Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey helps install a robotic wall to maximize space for a small, urban apartment in Future House.
How to Choose a Home Weather Station
Watch as The Weather Channel's Jim Cantore explains the importance of a home weather station to This Old House host Kevin O'Connor.
How to Smartify Your Home
Better to buy a hub or stand-alone devices? Sign up with the cable company? Get a Wi-Fi dog camera? Find answers to these and other questions in our connected-home guide of picks and expert advice
How to Choose a Thermostat or Home Automation System
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey reveals how home automation delivers comfort, convenience and energy savings
How To Install an Energy-Saving Programmable Thermostat
Save on your energy bill with a programmable thermostat. Learn how to install an energy-saving thermostat in our guide.