Home improvement in the world's archives
193–240 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 Ones | Films for young children by name: nursery rhymes, lullabies, preschool. |
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| Kids | Cartoons and animation, children's and family films, and educational films, unless they deal with war, propaganda, crime, horror or drugs, or carry racial caricature. |
| Tweens | Documentaries, science, nature and space, classic comedies, newsreels, commercials and lectures. |
| Teens | Everything else, including anything we cannot tell about; war, crime, horror and westerns go no lower. |
| Adult | Sexual content, pornography, nudity and nudism, striptease, sexual themes (such as the old "sex hygiene" films), gore, surgery, slaughter, beheadings, atrocity footage. |
Internet Archive
Craftsman SpeedLock Drill System Ad HGTV 1998-10-29
The clip is an advertisement for Craftsman SpeedLock Drill and Driver System, a tool that simplifies projects and saves time. It includes a patented SpeedLock…
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Pergo Laminate Flooring Commercial HGTV 1998-10-05
This video clip is a commercial for Pergo, a Swedish laminate flooring company. It illustrates that Pergo flooring is a durable and easy-to-maintain…
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HGTV Night Lineup Promo HGTV 1998-10-06
This video clip is a promotion for the shows 'Gardening by the Yard', 'Room by Room', 'Kitchen Design', 'Design at 9', 'Decorating Sense', and 'Vacation…
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DuPont Stainmaster Carpet Ad ABC/WEWS 5 1987-07-04
This video clip is an advertisement for DuPont Stainmaster Carpet. It highlights the stain-resistant properties of the carpet, emphasizing that even tough…
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[710] 19951001 - 19951002 (Entertainment)
[710] Entertain Tape - Sun 95 Oct 1-2 Sunday, October 1, 1995 Computer Chronicles (OPB) The Nuclear Threat at Home (OPB) America's Funniest Home Videos (ABC)…
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Inner Vash Showers Ad HGTV 1998-10-29
The clip is an advertisement for Inner Vash showers, implying that 10 minutes of showering with this shower head can do wonders. The on-screen text mentions…
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Ace Hardware 'Helpful Folks' Commercial HGTV 1998-10-14
The clip appears to be a commercial for Ace Hardware, where the focus is on their wide array of products and helpful service as advertised through the slogan…
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Clopay Garage Doors Advertisement HGTV 1998-10-12
This is a commercial clip from the 'House Doctor' program on HGTV for Clopay Garage Doors. Various customers from regions across America are shown, with the…
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Bissell Power Steamer Ad HGTV 1998-10-02
This is a commercial for the Bissell Power Steamer Deep Cleaner, which features SmartMix to control the cleaning solution and an exclusive power brush to…
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Olympic Paints Ad at Lowe's HGTV 1998-10-02
This video clip is an advertisement for Olympic paints available at Lowe's. The ad discusses the different color options available and provides brochures with…
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Earl Franks Flooring Solutions Commercial A&E 2000-01-28
This video clip is a commercial for Earl Frank's Sons and Daughters, a flooring company that sells and installs commercial and residential flooring. The…
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Paint Line Commercial HGTV 1998-10-07
This is a commercial for a line of paint colors and combinations available at Sears and Kmart. The speaker is likely a design or decorating expert, making a…
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Rubbermaid Container Durability Ad HGTV 1998-10-16
This clip appears to be a commercial for Rubbermaid home products. The commercial is likely showcasing the durability and longevity of Rubbermaid containers,…
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Rickle Home Improvement Commercial NBC/KYW-TV 3 1995-05-20
NBC/KYW-TV 3 - Philadelphia, PA The video clip is a commercial for the home improvement store, Rickle. It features scenes of various home improvement…
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Better Homes and Gardens: Solving Landscaping Problems
From the slipcover: If your landscaping clearly needs help, but you're not sure how or where to begin, this easy-to-follow video is tailor-made for you. It…
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Miraflex Insulation Ad HGTV 1998-10-05
This is a commercial for Owens Corning's Miraflex Insulation. The ad highlights that the product is virtually itch-free and comfortable to handle and install.…
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HGTV Network Promo HGTV 1998-10-06
This clip appears to be a promo or station identification for the HGTV network. The text 'HOME GARDEN TELEVISION' also suggests the same. From…
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HGTV Evening Lineup Promo HGTV 1998-10-12
This clip is a promotional announcement that outlines the programming schedule for the evening on Home & Garden Television (HGTV). Shows mentioned include…
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Design Time Saturday Night 'Interiors by Design' Promo HGTV 2000-01-08
This is a promotional clip for HGTV's Design Time Saturday night, specifically for the show Interiors by Design. It features the host Casson Madden. From…
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DuPont Stainmaster Carpet Commercial A&E 1989-11-09
This clip appears to be a commercial for DuPont Stainmaster Carpet, with a cooking scenario used to demonstrate the product's stain resistance. The product is…
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Minwax Wood Finish Commercial FOX/WPMT 43 1995-05-14
FOX/WPMT 43 - Philadelphia, PA This is a commercial for Minwax Wood Finish. It showcases the transformation of various wooden items such as furniture and…
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Mastering Your Bandsaw
A woodworking instructional video covering the setup, operation, and techniques of the bandsaw. Demonstrations include cutting lumber and guiding wood through…
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Universal Rundle Bathroom Collections Ad HGTV 1998-10-07
This is a commercial for Universal Rundle's Bathroom collections. The ad showcases various bathroom styles including exquisite, contemporary, European and…
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Weed Block Promo HGTV 1998-10-07
This video clip is an advertisement for Easy Gardener's Weed Block Landscape Fabric, a product for weed control in gardens and other planting areas. The ad…
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The Fix Weekend Mornings Promo HGTV 1998-10-07
This clip is a promo for a program called 'The Fix' on HGTV. The promo encourages viewers to incorporate DIY home projects, emphasizing their ease and…
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Ace Hardware Season Change Ad HGTV 1998-10-07
This clip is a commercial for Ace Hardware. In the ad, a narrator suggests that whether the viewer lives in a townhouse or brownstone, they can find the tools…
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Minwax Wood Finish Ad HGTV 1998-10-08
This clip appears to be a commercial for Minwax, a brand known for its wood finishing and protection products. The on-screen text and the voiceover suggests…
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Ace Hardware Paint Commercial HGTV 1998-10-14
This clip is a commercial from the Ace Hardware store. It discusses the quality of paint offered by Ace and emphasizes the helpfulness of their staff wearing…
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Minwax Wood Finish Ad HGTV 1998-10-16
This clip is an advertisement for Minwax, a company that provides products for wood finishing and care. The concept of the ad is to show that using Minwax’s…
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The Fix Promo HGTV 1998-10-28
This is a promo clip for a new show called The Fix on HGTV, which is set to premiere on Easter during HGTV Weekend Mornings. The Fix is a fast-paced show that…
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Solarian by Armstrong Ad HGTV 1998-10-29
The clip is an advertisement for Solarian by Armstrong, a brand of flooring products that offers designs ranging from traditional to contemporary. The clip…
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Miraflex Insulation Ad HGTV 1998-10-29
This is a commercial for Owens Corning's Miraflex Insulation, which is made with a revolutionary fiber that's virtually itch-free. The ad touts the…
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Home Depot Professional Builders Ad HGTV 1998-10-01
This clip is a commercial for The Home Depot. The ad emphasizes that professional builders prefer to shop at The Home Depot for their tools and supplies,…
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Pergo Laminate Flooring Commercial HGTV 1998-10-16
This is a commercial for Pergo, a type of laminate flooring from Sweden. The commercial presents a choice between a floor sander, boarding school or a mop,…
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Arm & Hammer Fridge Freshness Solution Commercial TNN 1999-04-27
The clip is a commercial for Arm & Hammer's new Blue Fridge & Freezer Pack, featuring a woman demonstrating how the product works with its flow-through vents…
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Router Jigs and Techniques
An instructional woodworking video covering router jigs and techniques for the workshop. Demonstrations include hands-on use of jigs, clamps, and routers to…
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Spectracide Terminate Commercial HGTV 1998-10-29
This is a commercial clip for the Spectracide Terminate Termite Home Defense System, a do-it-yourself termite protection product for homeowners. From…
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Dreamhouse Promo HGTV 1998-10-30
The clip is a promo for the HGTV show Dreamhouse, a reality TV-like show that follows the true story of one family, an architect, and a builder in their…
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Evening Programs Promo from HGTV HGTV 1998-10-07
The clip is a promotion for the upcoming shows on HGTV for the evening, including 'Country at Home', and 'Interiors by Design', and a special presentation…
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U.S. Leisure and Sun Terrace Garden Furniture Ad HGTV 1998-10-13
This clip is a commercial for U.S. Leisure and Sun Terrace, companies offering a variety of casual garden furniture. The advertisement emphasizes the…
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Price Pfister Water Filter Faucet Ad HGTV 1998-10-14
This video clip is a commercial for a combination faucet and water filter product by Price Pfister, with built-in filter by Teledyne Waterpik. It promotes the…
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HGTV Evening Line-up Promo HGTV 1998-10-02
This video clip appears to be a promo for HGTV's programming line-up for the night. The program kicks off with 'Awesome Interiors', showing viewers how to…
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Abbey Floors Store Commercial HGTV 2000-01-08
This clip is a commercial for Abbey Floors in Canton, inviting viewers to visit the store and take advantage of the quality service and fair prices. Chris…
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Windows Systems Ad ABC/WEWS 5 2000-07-24
This is a commercial for Windows Systems, a company that deals with windows, doors, and siding. The ad emphasizes the company's commitment to beauty, comfort,…
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Investor's Edge: How to Skyrocket Your Profits Doing Quick and Easy Fix Ups
A real estate investment instructional program focused on strategies for increasing profits through quick and easy property fix-ups. Presenters discuss…
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Wells Lamont Club Gloves ad HGTV 1998-10-30
The video clip is an advertisement for Wells Lamont club gloves featuring a jingle. From Network/Station: HGTV Recorded in Cleveland, OH on 1998-10-30 Clipped…
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Owens Corning Insulation Commercial HGTV 1998-10-02
This clip is a commercial advertisement for Owens Corning's insulation products, highlighting the benefits of insulating your floor to conserve heat and…
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Stanley Hand Tools Commercial HGTV 1998-10-05
This is a commercial for Stanley Hand Tools, which emphasizes the brand's long-standing history since 1843 and reliability with a story from a man who learned…