
This Old House | Kevin Goes Hollywood (S32 E23) | FULL EPISODE
This Old House’s Los Angeles episode blends a rare behind‑the‑scenes tour of the iconic Hollywood sign with a high‑end residential renovation, highlighting both the city’s cultural symbol and the craftsmanship inside a historic home. The crew reveals that the sign, rebuilt in 1978, now rests on steel girders anchored 13 feet into concrete, ensuring it can survive earthquakes. Inside, the home’s red‑oak floors feature a walnut inlay—an uncommon decorative technique seen in roughly one in twenty houses—installed with precision‑cut spacers and specialized fasteners. Exterior work includes terracotta tiles, stucco finishes, and decorative corbels that give the balcony a Spanish colonial look. Project lead Chris Baumgart notes, “The sign now means dreams,” while carpenter Luke Hiller explains the “penny row” spacing that prevents future wood movement. Landscape designer Melanie Williams champions a drought‑tolerant fescue blend, and contractor Kurt emphasizes using recycled concrete rubble as a permeable, green hardscape material. The episode underscores a growing industry shift toward durable, sustainable building methods—steel foundations, reclaimed materials, and water‑wise landscaping—offering homeowners a blueprint for blending historic charm with modern resilience.

Modular ADU Factory Tour | This Old House
The video tours a 100,000‑square‑foot factory in Middleburg, Pennsylvania that builds modular accessory dwelling units (ADUs) from raw lumber to finished homes ready for transport. Each stage—floor jigs, rough framing, electrical and plumbing, drywall, and roof assembly—is performed inside a climate‑controlled...

Install Garage Ceiling Insulation | This First House
The video walks viewers through insulating a garage ceiling with mineral wool, part of a renovation series. The crew emphasizes using full‑width batts, stuffing them tightly to the outer edge, then cutting leftovers for tight spots. They install two layers,...

What a Dishwasher Installation Looks Like | This First House
The video follows Rak Plumbing’s Kordian Rak as he installs a dishwasher and kitchen faucet, highlighting the preparatory steps required before final connections. He begins by confirming that demolition‑phase nuts protect the angle valve, then proceeds to attach the dishwasher...

ASK This Old House | Antique Hardware, Geothermal HVAC (S9 E22) FULL EPISODE
The episode of "Ask This Old House" focuses on restoring a 1930s six‑panel door by swapping a cheap modern knob for period‑appropriate antique hardware, and also introduces a geothermal heat‑pump system. Host Kevin O’Connor and carpenter Tommy visit an architectural salvage...

This Old House | Spanish Style (S32 E22) | FULL EPISODE
The episode of *This Old House* follows the final month of a Spanish‑Colonial renovation in Silverlake, Los Angeles, spotlighting the layered stucco system, ornamental ironwork, and hand‑glazed tile work that define the style. Builders introduced a four‑coat stucco process: wire mesh,...

How to Update a Wall-Mounted Soap Dish | Ask This Old House
The video walks viewers through replacing a 1960s wall‑mounted soap dish with a custom oak shelf, turning a cluttered vanity into functional storage without a full bathroom remodel. Nathan first determines the fixture’s mounting method—mastic‑backed tile—then scores around the grout with...

How to Remove a Garage Ceiling | This First House
The video documents a DIY project to strip the garage ceiling in preparation for a new nursery above. The crew explains that the primary driver is safety—removing old, nail‑fastened drywall eliminates fire‑risk fumes and prepares the space for fresh insulation. The...

ASK This Old House | Outdoor Outlet, Graceland (S9 E20) FULL EPISODE
The episode of "Ask This Old House" walks viewers through installing a dedicated outdoor electrical outlet on a backyard deck in Wichita, highlighting the challenges of routing power from a garage‑mounted panel to a remote exterior location. Electrician Keith Diemer explains...

Renovation Design Decisions | This First House
The video follows Zach and Camille as they sprint toward a three‑week move‑in deadline, consulting designers Crystal and Jorge to lock down critical renovation choices. The hosts stress that the first filter for any material is whether it’s in stock...

How to Choose a Floor Stain Color | This First House
The video walks viewers through a hands‑on selection of floor‑stain colors for a red‑oak bedroom, emphasizing the wood’s thickness and its ability to be sanded repeatedly. Host explains each stain—Nutmeg, Special Walnut, Golden Pecan, Early American, Natural—detailing their color families, amber...

ASK This Old House | Narrow Garden, Fireplace Insert (S9 E19) FULL EPISODE
The episode blends two distinct DIY projects: a garden makeover in Wichita and a wood‑burning fireplace insert installation in Tulsa. Host Roger guides homeowner Lisa through converting a thin, weed‑filled strip beside her driveway into a vibrant planting bed, while...

How to Make a Garage Door Smart | Ask This Old House
The video walks through retrofitting a 1999, half‑horsepower chain‑driven garage‑door opener with a SmartHub, turning a legacy system into a Wi‑Fi‑enabled, app‑controlled unit. Ross explains that the SmartHub mounts about six feet high, draws power from a nearby outlet, and communicates...

Closing on a Home Purchase | This First House
Attorney Adam Tuttle walks first‑time buyers through the final phase of a residential transaction—closing. He explains that the buyer must occupy the property within 60 days, signs a stack of documents, delivers a check, and receives the deed and keys. The...

How to Start Seeds Indoors | Ask This Old House
The video walks viewers through the complete process of starting seeds indoors, from selecting the right varieties to assembling a compact growing station. Jenn demonstrates the essential equipment—a tray with a drainage reservoir, organic seed‑starter mix, a heat mat, and...