Home improvement in the world's archives

97–144 of 390 films, free to watch, from the world's open archives.

Where these films come from, and who sees what

Every film here plays from the archive that keeps it: the Internet Archive, Wikimedia Commons, the NASA Image and Video Library, the Library of Congress and Open Images (the Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision). Nothing is copied to this site. Each film's page names its archive, links to its page there, and states its licence or status as the archive does.

Archive films carry no age ratings, so each is placed from the collections it sits in and the subjects the archive gives it, cautiously. Nothing is left out for being sexual: sexual content and nudity are for adults, placed by what the archive files a film as, never by a word of its title alone (The Naked City is a police film). A film filed as pornography is listed for adults without its picture and plays nowhere yet, as the law where it would play asks for a proof of age this site does not have. A sexual depiction of a child, drawn ones too, is listed nowhere.

Little OnesFilms for young children by name: nursery rhymes, lullabies, preschool.
KidsCartoons and animation, children's and family films, and educational films, unless they deal with war, propaganda, crime, horror or drugs, or carry racial caricature.
TweensDocumentaries, science, nature and space, classic comedies, newsreels, commercials and lectures.
TeensEverything else, including anything we cannot tell about; war, crime, horror and westerns go no lower.
AdultSexual content, pornography, nudity and nudism, striptease, sexual themes (such as the old "sex hygiene" films), gore, surgery, slaughter, beheadings, atrocity footage.
Internet Archive Woodcraft Funding Credit for The Woodwright's Shop - PBS PBS/WEAO 49 2002-09-11 2002 · Commercial This is a local funding credit for The Woodwright's Shop, acknowledging a grant from Woodcraft in Bedford and Strongsville. The credit mentions that Woodcraft… Internet Archive State of Research - B.mov Cartoon Featuring researchers who study the state of DIY video from a wide range of perspectives. With David Buckingham, Michael Wesch, Eric Garland and John Seely… Internet Archive wrapup-test Cartoon Distilling the full experience of '24/7 - A DIY Video Summit' into a 14 minute video is a virtually impossible idea. But that didn't stop us from trying. From… Internet Archive 1999 ABC/WLS TV 7 Commercialz/Bumpz #tuneintrashout 1999 · Film Summer Bumpers and Segments From May, 25th 1999 Local Broadcast WLS Channel 7 Chicago, IL During The Home Improvement Final Show & Spin City/Local News… Internet Archive Professional Routing Secrets (1992) 1992 · Educational Professional Routing Secrets The Workshop Companion ™ From the Woodworking Editors at Rodale Press Router Jigs Techniques Joinery Router Table Design Custom… Internet Archive Car Care Seminar - Engine Rebuild 1990 · Film Car Care Seminar - Engine Rebuild (Champion Auto Stores, Inc.)(1990) VHS Dump 2013-05-05 Internet Archive This Old House Classics Promo HGTV 1998-10-05 1998 · Film Promotion for the show 'This Old House Classics', airing on HGTV . Provides brief information about show content and air time. From Network/Station: HGTV… Internet Archive 2008 VHS Blank Mixtape (February, April 2008) Film Might be a first generation recording or a dub based on the quality and sudden cuts. The contents shown here are as follows: The Fairly Oddparents; Fairly Odd… Internet Archive Copyright and DIY Media - A.mov Cartoon Copyright law is everywhere DIY media creators turn. Segments: A.mov - B.mov - C.mov - D.mov - E.mov - F.mov You can also view all of the video from this… Internet Archive This Old House CLASSIC Promo HGTV 1998-10-14 1998 · Film Promotional clip for 'This Old House CLASSIC,' a home improvement show. It emphasizes the classic craftsmanship, design, and solutions featured in the show.… Internet Archive Home Depot DIY Plumbing Commercial Discovery 2006-08-21 2006 · Commercial This clip, taken during a break in an episode of American Hot Rod, appears to be a commercial for Home Depot. The commercial showcases a home improvement… Internet Archive State of the Art - B.mov Cartoon Looking beyond the hype and misunderstanding of mainstream media to think seriously about the current state of DIY video and its promise for the future.… Internet Archive DIY Ceramic Tile (1988) 1988 · Film · Subtitles Title: DIY Ceramic Tile Installation Year: 1988 Source: VHS Description: This instructional home video, hosted by Joanne Liebler and Dean Johnson, is part of… Internet Archive Copyright and DIY Media - D.mov Cartoon Copyright law is everywhere DIY media creators turn. Segments: A.mov - B.mov - C.mov - D.mov - E.mov - F.mov You can also view all of the video from this… Internet Archive DIY Media: The Intellectual Property Dilemma - B.mov Cartoon Exploring the legal risks of DIY media by a panel of IP experts. Featuring Yochai Benkler and Fred von Lohmann. Moderated by Jennifer Urban. You can view the… Internet Archive State of the Art - A.mov Cartoon Looking beyond the hype and misunderstanding of mainstream media to think seriously about the current state of DIY video and its promise for the future.… Internet Archive This Old House Classics Promo HGTV 1998-10-08 1998 · Commercial This is a promotional advertisement for 'This Old House Classics', a show which airs on Home and Garden Television (HGTV). The promo highlights the classic… Internet Archive Sacramento Television — 2005–2006 — KVIE (PBS) / NBC — Off-Air VHS Recording 2005 · Commercial Complete unedited VHS recording digitized from a home-recorded tape. KVIE, the PBS member station for Sacramento, CA, with a closing segment from the NBC… Internet Archive Sharpening Woodworking Tools with Leonard Lee (1997) [VHS] 1997 · Film YouTube upload: https://youtu.be/vEV6PH5oT_E -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------… Internet Archive State of the Art - D.mov Cartoon Looking beyond the hype and misunderstanding of mainstream media to think seriously about the current state of DIY video and its promise for the future.… Internet Archive Professional Routing Secrets 1992 · Educational · Subtitles Professional Routing Secrets (Rodale Press, Inc.)(1992) Internet Archive Preparing For The Buyer’s Eye (1997) 1997 · Film · Subtitles Title: Preparing for the Buyer’s Eye Year: 1997 Source: VHS Description: Preparing for the Buyer’s Eye (1997) is an insightful and practical guide for… Internet Archive DIY Media: The Intellectual Property Dilemma - A.mov Cartoon Exploring the legal risks of DIY media by a panel of IP experts. Featuring Yochai Benkler and Fred von Lohmann. Moderated by Jennifer Urban. You can view the… Internet Archive DIY Tools and Platforms - D.mov Cartoon A discussion of the evolving tools and platforms making DIY video production easier, cheaper and more compelling. Featuring Angela Gyetvan, Dean Jansen, Mike… Internet Archive State of Research - E.mov Cartoon Featuring researchers who study the state of DIY video from a wide range of perspectives. With David Buckingham, Michael Wesch, Eric Garland and John Seely… Internet Archive Butterfly Easy (1992) 1992 · Film · Subtitles Title: Butterfly Easy Year: 1992 Source: VHS Description: Butterfly Easy is a 1992 instructional home video hosted by Margaret Gilley that demonstrates… Internet Archive Robyn Thompson’s Rehabbing Houses from Beginning to End - Tape 1: Rehabbing the Exterior 2000 · Film · Subtitles Title: Robyn Thompson’s Rehabbing Houses from Beginning to End - Tape 1: Rehabbing the Exterior Year: 2000 Source: VHS Description: Robyn Thompson’s Rehabbing… Internet Archive The New Yankee Workshop (PBS) — Off-Air VHS Recording — January–May 2005 2005 · Film Complete unedited VHS recording digitized from a home-recorded tape. This tape contains episodes from Season 17 of The New Yankee Workshop (PBS), the… Internet Archive State of the Art - C.mov Cartoon Looking beyond the hype and misunderstanding of mainstream media to think seriously about the current state of DIY video and its promise for the future.… Internet Archive Copyright and DIY Media - B.mov Cartoon Copyright law is everywhere DIY media creators turn. Segments: A.mov - B.mov - C.mov - D.mov - E.mov - F.mov You can also view all of the video from this… Internet Archive Copyright and DIY Media - C.mov Cartoon Copyright law is everywhere DIY media creators turn. Segments: A.mov - B.mov - C.mov - D.mov - E.mov - F.mov You can also view all of the video from this… Internet Archive DIY Tools and Platforms - C.mov Cartoon A discussion of the evolving tools and platforms making DIY video production easier, cheaper and more compelling. Featuring Angela Gyetvan, Dean Jansen, Mike… Internet Archive HomeRight How To Paint (1997) 1997 · Film · Subtitles Title: HomeRight How to Paint Year: 1997 Source: VHS Description: Discover how to simplify your painting projects with the HomeRight Paint Stick Roller… Internet Archive Preparing Your Home For Sale (1987) 1987 · Film · Subtitles Title: Preparing Your Home for Sale Year: 1987 Source: VHS Description: "Preparing Your Home for Sale" is a 1987 instructional video from "The Do It Yourself… Internet Archive State of Research - C.mov Cartoon Featuring researchers who study the state of DIY video from a wide range of perspectives. With David Buckingham, Michael Wesch, Eric Garland and John Seely… Internet Archive DIY Screening and Distribution - C.mov Cartoon The Internet provides a liberating space for distributing video, but it can also present a considerable set of questions. You can view the full movie here.… Internet Archive DIY Tools and Platforms - A.mov Cartoon A discussion of the evolving tools and platforms making DIY video production easier, cheaper and more compelling. Featuring Angela Gyetvan, Dean Jansen, Mike… Internet Archive DIY Tools and Platforms - B.mov Cartoon A discussion of the evolving tools and platforms making DIY video production easier, cheaper and more compelling. Featuring Angela Gyetvan, Dean Jansen, Mike… Internet Archive Open Source Tools - A.mov Cartoon Commercial hosts like YouTube give DIY videomakers potential access to a large audience, but they are also problematic for some videomakers. You can view the… Internet Archive Decorating Cents Promo on HGTV HGTV 2000-01-08 2000 · Film This is a promotion for the show "Decorating Cents" airing every Tuesday night at 9.30 on HGTV. The show is about decorating a room with a budget of under… Internet Archive Easy Set Pool (2003) 2003 · Film · Subtitles Title: Easy Set Pool Year: 2003 Source: VHS Description: "Easy Set Pool" is a step-by-step instructional video designed to help users quickly and effectively… Internet Archive Restore America New Hampshire episode promo with Bob Vila HGTV 2000-01-08 2000 · Commercial This clip is a promotional advertisement for an episode of 'Restore America' with Bob Vila on HGTV. The episode features travels to New Hampshire, showcasing… Internet Archive Sunset - Drywall & Paneling 1988 · Educational · Subtitles Sunset - Drywall & Paneling (Lane Publishing Company)(1988) Internet Archive Plenary Session: Envisioning the Future of DIY - B.mov Cartoon Featuring Joi Ito, Yochai Benkler, Henry Jenkins and John Seely Brown. Moderated by Howard Rheingold. You can view the full movie here. Segments: A.mov -… Internet Archive Robyn Thompson’s Rehabbing Houses from Beginning to End - Tape 3: The Mechanical Systems and Structural Issues (2000) 2000 · Film · Subtitles Title: Robyn Thompson’s Rehabbing Houses from Beginning to End - Tape 3: The Mechanical Systems and Structural Issues Year: 2000 Source: VHS Description:… Internet Archive Experimental performance video, gay rights, lgbtqia history, 2019 2019 · Film VHS release of experimental performance exhibition, "Civil Union" by RD Mauzy (2019). Mixed media collage and music, presenting themes of queer history and… Internet Archive DIY Media: The Intellectual Property Dilemma - D.mov Cartoon Exploring the legal risks of DIY media by a panel of IP experts. Featuring Yochai Benkler and Fred von Lohmann. Moderated by Jennifer Urban. You can view the… Internet Archive On The House - Restoring A Victorian House (1988 UK VHS) Film This is the Full VHS Tape of On the House - Restoring A Victorian House as it was Released in 1988! Enjoy!