Renovation Videos
Fix it, build it, learn it.
Every project we cover, with its parts in order.
Published: 11 Oct 2026
A master electrician helps a homeowner whose basement lights are all on pull chains, with one switch at the top of the stairs controlling only the bottom light.
Published: 8 Oct 2026
A winter-weather episode of Ask This Old House covering ice dams, where an electrician installs a 60-foot electric heat cable with a temperature and moisture sensor on a roof, gutter and downspout.
Published: 26 Apr 2026
Master electrician Heath Eastman runs underground electrical power from a home's basement panel to a new shed for a homeowner, Jeff.
Published: 21 Mar 2026
A Lowe's associate guides two homeowners through replacing a missing ceiling opener with a wall-mounted (jackshaft) garage door opener on the torsion bar.
Published: 7 Mar 2026
A Lowe's associate guides two first-time DIYers through replacing a noisy garage door opener with a belt-drive model.
Published: 1 Dec 2025
Explains that a circuit breaker is an overcurrent protection device, not a source of current.
Published: 3 Aug 2025
Andrew Thron walks through a full DIY kitchen remodel in six stages: planning, demolition and rough-in, a heated tile floor, cabinet installation, countertops, and final touches.
Published: 20 Feb 2025
An overview of a full bathroom renovation in the order the presenter works: planning around mechanicals, budgeting, demolition, framing, plumbing and electrical rough-in, Schluter shower…
Published: 30 Dec 2024
A Mississauga homeowner and retired electrician converts a 1970s semi-detached house's old living space into a new kitchen.
Published: 8 Sep 2024
The first episode of an A-frame cabin build on a quarter-acre-plus mountain lot covers architect plans, engineering, the permit application and contractor bids.
Published: 10 Feb 2024
Chris of HandyDadTV helps a friend, Joe, build a permanent built-in around an Amantii TRD-33 electric fireplace in a living room, using two IKEA HAVSTA cabinets and two BILLY bookcases.
Published: 31 Oct 2023
A live show on planning a basement renovation, covering function, layout, permits and drawings, wiring, insulation, soundproofing and plumbing.
Published: 27 Sep 2023
A Home Depot workshop covers electrical safety, basic tools, and how to replace a single pole switch with a Decora switch and a standard outlet with one that has USB ports.
Published: 2 Jan 2023
An electrician demonstrates how to replace a receptacle, starting with three testers: a plug tester, a non-contact voltage tester and a multimeter-style electrical tester.
Published: 19 Dec 2022
An electrician explains how to swap a 3-way switch without mixing up the wires.
Published: 5 Dec 2022
Electrician U's Dustin walks through NEC 210.8 to explain where GFCI protection is required in dwelling units.
Published: 29 Oct 2022
Master electrician Heath Eastman explains to Kevin O'Connor how ground fault circuit interrupters work, sensing a current difference as small as 5 milliamps.
Published: 20 Mar 2022
A builder frames a fireplace and TV wall for his mom's birthday.
Published: 28 Nov 2021
Master electrician Heath Eastman shows Kevin O'Connor three testers: a contactless voltage tester, a simple contact tester that lights 24, 48, 120 and 240 volt levels, and a three-light receptacle…
Published: 24 Aug 2021
ecobee shows how to remove an existing thermostat and install an ecobee smart thermostat with the Power Extender Kit for homes without a C wire.
Published: 17 Aug 2021
A step-by-step guide to replacing a standard two-way light switch in a box that also holds a three-way switch.
Published: 23 Jul 2021
A Home Depot walkthrough of replacing a standard switch with a single pole dimmer.
Published: 29 Jul 2020
A homeowner recaps a full guest bathroom remodel, converting a tub to a shower.
Published: 15 May 2020
A Chicago electrician explains the three main reasons a circuit breaker keeps tripping: an overloaded circuit, a ground fault, and a short circuit.
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