How to Install an Electric Heat Pump Water Heater | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey travels to Celebration, Florida to help a homeowner select and install the right electric water heater SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 3-4 hours Cost: $1000 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Installing an Electric Heat Pump: Hose Pipe cutters Shopping List: Electric heat…

How to Install an Industrial Kitchen Faucet | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner add an industrial looking faucet to his kitchen sink SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Cost: $250 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Installing an Industrial Kitchen Sink: Basin Wrench Adjustable Open End Wrench Screwdriver Shopping List: Faucet Plumber’s Putty Steps: 1.…
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How to Patch a Plaster and Lath Ceiling | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair a cracked plaster ceiling in an older home. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Cost: $200-300 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Patching a Plaster Ceiling: Drill/Driver Putty Knife Mixing Paddle Bit Hawk Trowel Shopping List: Staging Drop Cloths 1x3 strapping 3” screws…

How to Install a Whole-House Ductless System | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows a style of ductless heat pump that can be used to heat and cool an entire house. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 1-2 days Cost: $10,000 and Up Skill Level: Professional Steps: 1. Installing a whole house heat pump is best left…

How to Replace Damaged Vinyl Siding | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva helps a homeowner repair sections of his vinyl siding that have holes. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 3 hours Cost: $100 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Replacing Damaged Vinyl Siding: Hammer Utility knife Speed square Shopping List: Vinyl siding pieces Siding nails Zip tool…
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How to Rotate a Toilet | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a homeowner rotate a toilet to a more sensible orientation. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 2 hours Skill Level: Moderate Tools: Wrench Latex Gloves Plastic Putty Knife Drill with masonry bit Screwdriver Mini-hacksaw Shopping List: 14” Rough-In Toilet Flange Repair Kit Wax…
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How to Replace a Picture Window | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to remove a broken window and replace it. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 5 hours Cost: $100 and Up Skill Level: Moderate Tools: Gloves Utility Knife Reciprocating Saw Hammer Nail Gun Vacuum Table Saw Shopping List: _” Poplar 5/4 Poplar Spray Paint Picture…

Soldering for the First Time | Ask This Old House

WEB EXCLUSIVE: In a recent episode of Ask This Old House, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helped landscape designer Jenn Nawada hook up a fridge with an icemaker. While he was there, he offered Jenn a crash course on soldering. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 1 hour Cost: $50 Skill Level: Moderate…

How to Connect an Ice Maker Like a Pro | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey helps a special homeowner hook up her refrigerator with an ice maker. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 2-3 hours Cost: $30 Skill Level: Moderate Tools List for Connecting an Ice Maker: Drill [https://amzn.to/2mSflaY] Feeler bit [https://amzn.to/2m2QEZg] Pipe cutter [https://amzn.to/2m2Sycm] Bucket [https://amzn.to/2nxt07O] Wrench [https://amzn.to/2n0kFJj]…
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How to Install an Alternative to Gutters | Ask This Old House

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva installs an alternative to a gutter when a traditional one does not work. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 2 hours Cost: $50 Skill Level: Beginner Tools List for Installing Gutter Alternatives: Ladder [https://amzn.to/2zxIWcW] Hammer [https://amzn.to/2NR7TIT] Prybar [https://amzn.to/2NFD9KB] Drill driver [https://amzn.to/2ZB9WCN] Measuring tape [https://amzn.to/2zyXmcI] Shopping List:…

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…
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How to Fix a Loose Hand Railing End Cap | Ask This Old House

How to Fix a Loose Hand Railing End Cap SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Time: 1 hour Cost: $20 Skill Level: Beginner Tools List for Fixing a Loose Hand Railing End Cap: Small, flathead screwdriver Measuring tape Drill Hammer Pliers Shopping List: 8 penny finish nail Polyurethane glue Steps: 1. Carefully pry out the…