Home improvement in the world's archives
289–336 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. |
|---|---|
| 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
Everyday Paint Colors Promo HGTV 1998-10-28
The clip is an advertisement promoting everyday paint colors and combinations that make decorating easy and accessible, available at Sears and Kmart. From…
Internet Archive
Prestige Storm Door by Larson Advertisement HGTV 1998-10-29
A 1998 advertisement for the new Prestige Storm Door from Larson which is available at and home improvement stores. From Network/Station: HGTV Recorded in…
Internet Archive
Craftsman Grip Driver Ad HGTV 1998-10-30
This is an advertisement for the Craftsman Grip Driver, a revolutionary screwdriver that's more versatile and generates up to twice the turning force of…
Internet Archive
Owens-Corning Insulation Ad HGTV 1998-10-05
This clip is a commercial from Owens Corning promoting their insulating service with a hotline number to get started. The ad emphasis how insulating your…
Internet Archive
Easy-to-use Home Paint Ad HGTV 1998-10-05
This clip is an advertisement for a line of paint colors and combinations, available at Sears and Kmart, that are described as easy to use and perfect for…
Internet Archive
Wells Lamont Gloves Ad HGTV 1998-10-06
Advertisement for Wells Lamont gloves, indicating availability at Quality and other fine home improvement stores across the nation. From Network/Station: HGTV…
Internet Archive
Sears and Kmart Paint Ad HGTV 1998-10-06
This clip is a commercial for a line of paint available at Sears and Kmart. The ad mentions that the paint spreads like buttercream and covers like royal…
Internet Archive
Ace Hardware Helpful Service Ad HGTV 1998-10-07
This is a commercial for Ace Hardware store. It showcases the helpful service offered by staff in red vests who offer advice and quick service for products…
Internet Archive
Paint for Home Deco Ad HGTV 1998-10-09
This is likely a commercial for a brand of paint advertised by a program host, probably specifically intended for use in home decoration. The paint is…
Internet Archive
Paint Selection Ad from Sears and Kmart HGTV 1998-10-12
This video clip seems to be an advertisement for paint colors and combinations available at Sears and Kmart. It alludes to easy application and great coverage…
Internet Archive
Snow Roof Product Ad HGTV 1998-10-01
This clip is an advertisement for Snow Roof, a roof restoration and protection product. The ad discusses the benefits of Snow Roof, including energy savings…
Internet Archive
U.S. Leisure and Sun Terrace Garden Furniture Ad HGTV 1998-10-15
This clip is a commercial for U.S. Leisure and Sun Terrace garden furniture. The commercial highlights the variety and affordability of their products,…
Internet Archive
Aristocrat Kitchens Ad HGTV 1998-10-15
This clip is an advertisement for Aristocrat Kitchens. The advertisement features a spokesperson endorsing the quality, performance, and value of Aristocrat…
Internet Archive
Sears and Kmart Paint Ad HGTV 1998-10-15
This clip is an advertisement for a line of paint colors and combinations available at Sears and Kmart. The advertisement promotes the paint as being easy to…
Internet Archive
Before & After Promo - Yard Transformation HGTV 1998-10-16
This is a promotional clip for the HGTV program 'Before & After'. It features a transformation of a 'MAS FAMILY' yard, showing before and after images. From…
Internet Archive
CUPRENOL Deck Stain Commercial HGTV 1998-10-02
This is a commercial for CUPRENOL, a manufacturer of heavy-duty woodcare products. The ad provides information on how to prepare a deck for staining or…
Internet Archive
Olympic Paints ad at Lowe's HGTV 1998-10-02
This clip is an advertisement for Olympic paints available at Lowe's. It emphasizes the various color options and assistance provided in the form of brochures…
Internet Archive
Regency Windows Promo Ad ABC/WEWS 5 2000-07-25
This is an advertisement for Regency Windows. The company is offering a promotional deal where any size double-hung window is available for only $229 with 12…
Internet Archive
Regency Windows Smashing Prices Ad ABC/WEWS 5 2000-07-26
This clip is an advertisement for Regency Windows. The ad emphasizes 'smashing' prices and offers on various types of windows, including vinyl and double-hung…
Internet Archive
Regency Windows Sale Ad ABC/WEWS 5 2000-07-24
This clip is a commercial for Regency Windows and Siding, where they advertise a special offer on any size double-hung window, along with a lifetime warranty…
Internet Archive
Peerless DIY Faucet Installation Commercial TNN 1999-03-28
The video clip appears to be a commercial for Peerless faucets. The advertisement highlights the ease and pride of installing a faucet by oneself. It features…
Internet Archive
Peerless Faucet DIY Pride Commercial TNN 1999-04-28
The video clip appears to be a commercial for Peerless faucets, emphasizing the idea of consumer satisfaction through the ease of do-it-yourself installation.…
Commons
Cedar Basket Weaving with Brenda Crabtree - Urban Access Project
URBAN ACCESS TO ABORIGINAL ART (URBAN ACCESS) began in 2014 and is a four-week intensive art and design program that blends studio instruction with cultural…
Internet Archive
The House Doctor Promo HGTV 1998-10-29
This clip is from the TV show 'The House Doctor' and features solutions for homeowners, such as home improvement ideas or decorating tips. From…
Internet Archive
Price Fister Filter Faucet Commercial HGTV 1998-10-29
This is a commercial for a new filter faucet from Price Fister with Teledyne Waterpik filter that reduces chlorine and odor from water. The faucet and filter…
Internet Archive
House Doctor's Recommended Paint Selection at Sears and Kmart Ad HGTV 1998-10-06
This is a commercial for a paint color selection available at Sears and Kmart, specially curated to match the colors you pick. The spokesperson, presumably…
Internet Archive
Everyday Semi-Gloss Interior Paint ad HGTV 1998-10-08
This is most likely a commercial for interior semi-gloss paint available at Sears and Kmart. The colors of the paints are selected in such a way that they go…
Internet Archive
Levolor Window Shades Ad HGTV 1998-10-13
This video clip is a commercial for Levolor, a company manufacturing window shades. It features their innovative approach to the design of shades, allowing…
Internet Archive
Delta Faucet Kitchen Ad HGTV 1998-10-14
This clip is an advertisement for Delta Faucets, promoting their polished brass finish which is 'guaranteed to shine for life'. The ad highlights the…
Internet Archive
The Fix Show Promo HGTV HGTV 1998-10-15
A promotional clip for a new fast-paced show on HGTV called 'The Fix.' The clip depicts various on-going projects and emphasizes how quick and straightforward…
Internet Archive
Weiserloch Powerbolt 3000 Product Ad HGTV 1998-10-16
This clip is a commercial for the Weiserloch Powerbolt 3000 home access system. It showcases the features of the product, including a remote control for ease…
Internet Archive
HGTV Design Time Saturday Night Promo HGTV 2000-01-08
This clip is a network identification for HGTV that takes place during HGTV's Design Time on a Saturday Night. It specifically refers to the show 'Room by…
Internet Archive
HGTV.com Website Promo HGTV 2000-01-08
This is an advertisement for HGTV's website, hgtv.com. The ad encourages viewers to visit the site for gardening ideas, decorating tips, remodeling advice,…
Internet Archive
Kohler Co. 'Bold Look of Self-Improvement' Ad HGTV 2000-01-08
This clip appears to be an advertisement for Kohler Co. products, which are available at Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse. The ad focuses on the theme of…
Internet Archive
Hoover Steam Pack Wide Pass Ad HGTV 2000-01-08
This clip is a commercial for The Hoover Steam Pack Wide Pass, a steam cleaner marketed for its unique feature of six rotating brushes and deep cleaning…
Internet Archive
Sherwin-Williams Paint and Stain Sale Ad A&E 1996-05-22
This video clip is an advertisement for Sherwin-Williams paints and stains. It highlights a special sale where customers can save 30% on all paints and stains…
Internet Archive
Thermal Guard Windows Ad ABC/WEWS 5 1986-04-13
This video clip is an advertisement for Thermal Guard of Ohio, a company that offers energy-efficient windows and doors. The clip highlights the benefits of…
Internet Archive
Philips Longer Life Square Bulbs Ad ABC/WEWS 5 1990-02-18
This clip is a commercial for Philips Longer Life Square bulbs. It highlights the bulbs' longevity, mentioning that they last 33% longer than ordinary bulbs.…
Internet Archive
Aristocraft Kitchen Cabinetry Commercial The WB/WBNX 55 1999-11-07
This is a commercial for Aristocraft kitchen cabinetry available at Carter Jones Lumber Company. The video discusses the importance of choosing the right…
Internet Archive
436 Entertain Tape Home Improvement, Primetime Live, ETC WED 1993 OCT 20-22
436 Entertain Tape Home Improvement, Primetime Live, ETC WED 1993 OCT 20-22
Internet Archive
Owens Corning Miraflex Insulation Ad WUAB 43 1997-10-09
WUAB 43 - Cleveland, OH This is a commercial for Owens Corning's Miraflex Insulation. The product is advertised as virtually itch-free and more comfortable to…
Internet Archive
Filtrete Filters Ad from 3M WUAB 43 1997-10-09
WUAB 43 - Cleveland, OH This is a commercial for Filtrete microparticle filters from 3M. It emphasizes the superiority of Filtrete filters in removing…
Internet Archive
Everyday Semi Gloss Interior Paint Ad HGTV 1998-10-28
This clip is a TV commercial for Everyday Semi Gloss Interior paint that is sold at Sears and Kmart From Network/Station: HGTV Recorded in Cleveland, OH on…
Internet Archive
Concrete Stain Ad HGTV 1998-10-28
The clip is an advertisement for H&C Concrete Stain which provides concrete protection and is an affordable solution to transform the driveway into something…
Internet Archive
Bally Window Coverings Commercial HGTV 1998-10-29
A commercial for Bally window coverings. From Network/Station: HGTV Recorded in Cleveland. OH on 1998-10-29 Clipped from CLE-B04 frames 429509 - 430399
Internet Archive
The Fix Show Promo on HGTV HGTV 1998-10-08
This is a promotional video clip for a show called 'The Fix' that airs on HGTV during weekend mornings. The show focuses on providing ideas, solutions, and…
Internet Archive
True Value Assistance Commercial HGTV 1998-10-01
This is a commercial for True Value Hardware stores featuring a customer expressing gratitude for a helpful store employee who assists in installing a faucet…
Internet Archive
Terracotta Pots Storage Tips Ad HGTV 1998-10-13
This clip features advice on how to clean and store terracotta pots for the winter season. It recommends using a solution of 1-part bleach to 9-parts water…