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How to Repair a Cracked Floor Joist | Ask This Old House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a cracked floor joist. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for Repairing a Cracked Floor Joist: - Carpenter's glue, used to mend cracked joist - Old-work joist hanger with hanger nails, used to support end of joist - Cloth, for wiping off…

How to Restore Terrazzo Floors | Ask This Old House

This Old House host Kevin O'Connor heads to Del Ray Beach, Florida, to restore terrazzo floors. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for Restoring Terrazzo Floors: - Assorted diamond disks, ranging from 30- to 3,500-grit, for use with floor-grinding machine - Polyester stone adhesive…

How to Install a Natural Gas Barbecue Grill | Ask This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey installs a natural gas line for a barbecue grill. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for Installing a Natural Gas Barbecue Grill: Pipe-joint compound [https://amzn.to/32FuVqf] Galvanized-steel pipe hangers [https://amzn.to/2N7Ac6c] Gas shutoff valves [https://amzn.to/2Q6FD7L] Liquid soap [https://amzn.to/2HZAebW] in spray bottle [https://amzn.to/2NbDgy6] Quick-connect hose and fitting…

How to Replace a Kitchen Sink and Faucet | Ask This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey heads to Colorado to help a homeowner install a new kitchen sink and faucet. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for Replacing a Kitchen Sink and Faucet: - 18-gauge stainless-steel sink [https://amzn.to/2wH29Yf] - Single-lever kitchen…

How to Install Interior Window Trim | Ask This Old House

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs interior window trim using hand tools. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for Installing Interior Window Trim: - 1x4 primed pine, used to make window trim - 120-grit sandpaper, for smoothing the window stool - 2-inch…

How to Install a Wireless Thermostat | Ask This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner install a wireless thermostat to control one zone of heating. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.) SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse   Shopping List for Installing a Wireless Thermostat: - Wireless thermostat - Cable staples, used to secure the…

How to Repair a Leaky Kitchen Faucet | Ask This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner repair her leaky kitchen faucet. (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 Leaky Kitchen Faucet: - Rubber seats and springs - Rubber gasket and cam cap - Ceramic…

How to Install a Combination Boiler/Water Heater | Ask This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey replaces a water heater and boiler with a single unit that's much more efficient. (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 Combination Boiler/Water Heater: - Plywood panel, used for mounting new…
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How to Replace a Clogged Shower Valve | Ask This Old House

This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey replaces a clogged shower valve that would not allow hot water into the shower. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Shopping List for How to Replace a Clogged Shower Valve: - New shower-valve cartridge, used to replace old cartridge - Rag, used to cover tub drain…

How to Diagnose Leaks in a Steam Boiler | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps locate the leak on a steam boiler that is losing water. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Steps for How to Diagnose Leaks in a Steam Boiler: 1. Set the thermostat at a high temperature to turn on the boiler, and leave it running…

How to Install a Home Wind Turbine | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House renewable-energy expert Ross Trethewey shows host Kevin O'Connor why Texas is the ideal environment for a wind turbine. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse About Ask This Old House TV: Homeowners have a virtual truckload of questions for us on smaller projects, and we're ready to answer. Ask This Old House…