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How to Repair a Cast-Iron Toilet Flange | Ask This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to replace a badly corroded cast-iron flange. (See the shopping list, tools, and steps below.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Repair a Cast-Iron Toilet Flange: - Plastic expansion closet flange [https://amzn.to/2LKogXU], to replace old cast-iron flange - Large…

How to Repair a Shower Valve Stem | Ask This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey fixes a faulty shower valve with new valve stems and seats. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Repair a Shower Valve Stem: Cloth [https://amzn.to/2m0Gs3D], for plugging up drainpipe Replacement valve stems [https://amzn.to/2lmWSTH]…

How to Repair a Noisy Toilet | Ask This Old House

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a new flush valve. (See below for shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Repair a Noisy Toilet: - Replacement flush valve Tools List for How to Repair a Noisy Toilet: - Pliers, for loosening and tightening hex nuts…
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How to Repair a Water Softener | This Old House

Renewing an old water softener with This Old House plumbing and heating contractor Richard Trethewey. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Richard and a local expert helped a pair of Florida homeowners repair a broken water softener. A plastic basket inside one of the tanks had ruptured,…
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How to Tile a Bathroom Floor | DIY Bathroom Remodel

More Tiling Tips Check Out: https://www.mrfixitdiy.com/tile-like-pro/ SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1HmTBBx This week I show you how to tackle your own DIY tiling project. This project was sponsored by the WD40 Company. To see the full list of their products, visit http://www.wd40.com #tile #tileabathroomfloor #tileinstallation

How and Why to Maintain a Temperature-and-Pressure Valve | Ask This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains the extreme importance of maintaining your water heater's temperature-and-pressure relief valve. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Steps for How and Why to Maintain a Temperature-and-Pressure Valve: 1. Regardless of the type of water heater, whenever water is heated, it expands. And the water-heating system…

How to Install a Drip-Irrigation System | Ask This Old House

Landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner install a water-saving drip-irrigation system. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Install a Drip-Irrigation System: - Drip-irrigation system, including tubing, fittings, connectors, and hardware - 1 1/2-inch-diameter PVC pipe, to install under the sidewalk[BR][BR]…
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How to Repair a Frozen Air Conditioner | Ask This Old House

Plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to prevent ice buildup from shutting down an air-conditioning system. (See below for steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Richard troubleshoots an air conditioning coil that freezes up with use. Richard replaced a 4-ton air conditioner with a more appropriately sized 3-ton air conditioner. Steps for…
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DIY Bathroom/Guest Room Remodel | PART 4

This week my Dad is in town to help me knock out the remaining work in the bathroom and guest bedroom including building a custom vanity, installing wallpaper, hardwood floor, and mini split A/C units. Thanks to Powernail for sending over the nail gun used in this video. Check out their website: http://www.powernail.com/ FOLLOW THE…
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How to Replace a Shower Mixing Valve | This Old House

Fixing a faulty valve with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for Replacing a Shower Mixing Valve: - new shower valve - plumber's grease, for lubricating O-rings Tools for Replacing a Shower Mixing Valve: - utility…
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How to Unclog a Bathroom Sink | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey reveals the best ways to unclog a backed-up bathroom sink. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Unclog a Bathroom Sink: - Hair snare - Drain snake Tools List for How to…

How to Install the Plumbing for a Kitchen Sink | This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to plumb a double-bowl sink. (See below for a shopping list and tools.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for Installing the Plumbing for a Kitchen Sink: - kitchen-sink faucet - copper pipe and shut-off valves - brass pipe - plumber's putty…