Learn Renovation & Remodeling Free

Woodworking & Home Repair

Start with How To Install Butcher Block Countertops (12 min, Lowe's Home Improvement), then This Old House (23 min, This Old House). All 689 lessons here are free, from the teachers' own official uploads. You'll need oscillating multi-tool, laser level, shop vac and a few more basics (about $270 of kit). The book to keep beside you: Renovation by Michael W. Litchfield.

What you'll need

• Oscillating multi-tool: Cuts and scrapes in tight places.
• Laser level: Straight lines across a room.
• Shop vac: Clean up as you go.
• Safety glasses: Non-negotiable around tools.
• Ear defenders: Protect your hearing from day one.

Lessons

• How To Install Butcher Block Countertops | DIY Kitchen Remodel (12 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• This Old House | Bringing in the Structure (S32 E3) | FULL EPISODE (23 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | Focus on Framing (S43 E9) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | Multi-Generational (S45 E17) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | Regulations and Challenges (S32 E2) | FULL EPISODE (23 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | TOH Goes Hollywood, Almost (S32 E17) | FULL EPISODE (23 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• Understanding Septic Systems (6 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• ASK This Old House | Camilla's Workshop (S20 E10) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• ASK This Old House | Radiant Floor Retrofit, Cable Railings (S22 E19) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• ASK This Old House | Winter Prep, Miter Saw Station (S22 E8) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• Blended-Style Bathroom Remodel | BLENDING (14 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• Deal Breakers When Buying a Home (7 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• How Kevin Became Host (5 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | A Ho-Hum House on The Charles River (S32 E1) | FULL EPISODE (23 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | Accessible Made Modern (S45 E16) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | Judgement Day (S45 E15) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | Next-Generation Victorian (S45 E26) FULL EPISODE (23 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | Progress On All Levels (S32 E7) | FULL EPISODE (23 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | The Artistry of TOH and Jules Aarons (S32 E6) | FULL EPISODE (23 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | Transformation Complete! (S32 E16) | FULL EPISODE (23 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• ASK This Old House | Celebrating 20 Years (S20 E15) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• ASK This Old House | Drill Drivers, Patio Expansion (S20 E9) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• ASK This Old House | Firebox Restore, Tool Storage (S22 E25) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• ASK This Old House | Generator Hookup, Brick Lintel Repair (S22 E5) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• ASK This Old House | Hot Water, DiResta Leather Tote (S22 E12) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• ASK This Old House | Lawn Mowing, Deck Building (S9 E15) FULL EPISODE (23 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• ASK This Old House | Rain Barrel, Pooling Patio (S22 E20) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• How to Build a Demilune Table | Build It (13 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• How to Extend a Baluster (8 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• How to Install an Electric Lantern (11 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• Learn How To Build a Deck with Wood | DIY Projects (19 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• Leather Tote with Jimmy DiResta | Build It (13 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• Miter Saw Station | Build It (11 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | A New Approach to the House (S32 E5) | FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | All in the Family (S45 E14) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | Boho Chic (S43 E24) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | Front Yard Transformation (S32 E14) | FULL EPISODE (23 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | Gone Geo (S45 E5) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | Install with Care (S45 E13) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | Kevin Goes Hollywood (S32 E23) | FULL EPISODE (23 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | New England Cape (S43 E1) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | On a Mission (S45 E1) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | Only in LA (S32 E18) | FULL EPISODE (23 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | Planning for the Pergola (S32 E11) | FULL EPISODE (23 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | Roughed In (S45 E21) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | Small But Mighty (S45 E19) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | Spanish Style (S32 E22) | FULL EPISODE (23 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• This Old House | Systems, Security, and Surfaces (S32 E15) | FULL EPISODE (23 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• Troubleshooting a High Electric Bill (12 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• A Fully Remodeled Kitchen Retains a Vintage Vibe / Design of the Times: Episode 2 (11 min, Lowe's Home Improvement, Intermediate)
• A Personal History of Framing Tools (5 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• ASK This Old House | Creosote Removal, Utility Cover (S22 E4) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• ASK This Old House | Garden Restore, Bathroom Fan (S22 E23) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• ASK This Old House | Hole Patches, Threshold Repair (S20 E3) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• ASK This Old House | New Shade Pattern, HVAC Showroom (S22 E21) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• ASK This Old House | Paint Dark Basement, Bat House (S22 E22) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• ASK This Old House | Paint Front Door, Generator Selection (S22 E9) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• ASK This Old House | Raising a Barn (S20 E8) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• ASK This Old House | Shade Sail, Concrete Walkway (S22 E17) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)
• ASK This Old House | Shower Valve Repair, Sloped Landscape (S22 E3) FULL EPISODE (24 min, This Old House, Intermediate)

Books on Renovation & Remodeling

1. Renovation by Michael W. Litchfield - View on Amazon