How to Install Wood Shingles | This Old House

Tom Silva shows the apprentices how to properly install wood shingles. #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse The roof has been insulated and now it’s time to nail in the shingles. General contractor Tom Silva shows the apprentices how to properly install wood shingles. Before they start, they staple a nylon matrix to the roof sheathing…
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How to Upgrade to a Smart Thermostat without Changing the Wiring | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey replaces an old thermostat with a smart thermostat without replacing the original two wires in the wall. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 2-3 hours Cost: $300 Skill Level: Difficult Tools List for Upgrading a Smart Thermostat: Drill driver [https://amzn.to/2RNofUq] Small flathead screwdriver [https://amzn.to/36N95Cy]…

How to Install a Rustic Stone Walkway | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough installs a front walkway for a homeowner using natural stone. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 5-6 hours Cost: $2000 Skill Level: Moderate to Expert Tools: Safety glasses Hearing protection Shovel Pickaxe Wheelbarrow Compactor Trowel Rubber mallet Level Masonry hammer Shopping List: Natural stone steppers Spray paint…

How to Install Concrete Pavers | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough helps an expecting couple install a concrete paver patio #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 12-14 hours Cost: $2500 and up, depending on size and materials Skill Level: Difficult Tools: Pickaxe [https://amzn.to/34XU69V] Shovel [https://amzn.to/2yAfANM] Compactor [https://amzn.to/3bvD4SW] Wheelbarrow [https://amzn.to/34XUntt] Rake [https://amzn.to/2xTvdzZ] Screed [https://amzn.to/3arNdyr] Level [https://amzn.to/2VRh12i] Stakes…

How to Repair a Three Handle Shower Valve | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey repairs and replaces a leaking shower valve. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 3-4 hours Cost: $80 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Repairing a Three Handle Shower Valve: Screwdriver [https://amzn.to/2n1Bvrg] Slip joint pliers [https://amzn.to/2mZ1Hmu] Tub sockets [https://amzn.to/2lprx2J] Adjustable open ended wrench [https://amzn.to/2lQS9df] Shopping…

How to Retrofit a Home for an Earthquake | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor travels to Portland, Oregon to learn how to protect homes from earthquakes. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 1-2 days Cost: $2000 and up Skill Level: Expert – for licensed professionals only Tools List for Earthquake Protection: Palm nailer Drill driver Masonry drill Pipe wrench Shopping List:…

Solar Reflective Roof Shingles | Future House | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House home technology expert Ross Trethewey explores the design and testing of asphalt roof shingles that can reflect some of the sun’s heat away from the building. #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Resources: Ross toured the Saint-Gobain R&D Facility in Massachusetts (https://www.saint-gobain.com/en). The solar reflective shingles with 20% or…

How to Flatten a Textured Ceiling | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique smooths over a textured ceiling using joint compound. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 6-8 hours Cost: $200 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Flattening a Textured Ceiling: Safety glasses [https://amzn.to/2USGrKj] Ladder or staging [https://amzn.to/2Va9MoE] Buckets [https://amzn.to/2UTm8fM] Drill driver [https://amzn.to/2IRufYP] Mixing drill bit [https://amzn.to/2J40hjL] Taping knife [https://amzn.to/2ITdPiE]…
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How to Build a Simple Dry Well | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House mason Mark McCullough installs a dry well for a homeowner with drainage issues in his backyard #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 5-6 hours Cost: $200 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Building a Simple Dry Well: [YT] Shovel [https://amzn.to/2nlsNoF] Tarp [https://amzn.to/2p2pkM4] Utility knife [https://amzn.to/2ok2jnh] Wheelbarrow [https://amzn.to/2nlKrsn] Hand…

How to Prehang a Salvaged Door | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a homeowner how to turn an old door into a prehung door for a new opening SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 5-6 hours Cost: $150 Skill Level: Advanced Tools List for Prehanging a Salvaged Door: Four Foot Level Tape Measure Miter saw Drill/driver Pneumatic…